Category: store layout
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Cool Cat in the Capital: Tiger Earns its Stripes
Tiger has been slowly prowling the streets of the world for a while, with its irresistible proposition of impulse product, low prices and beautiful, attractive designs. Its latest incarnation is its first attack into the streets of London with a bright bold yet typical store on Tottenham Court Road. The assortment creams the impulse element…
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Fancy Footwork: Asics Speak for Feet
Bathed in a blissful blue… the Asics flagship stores exude a confidence that comes from being one of the premium performance footwear brands. There is authority and integrity in the regimented displays, the streamlined athletic mannequins and the tactile surfaces of the store. Focal to the proposition and the adventure through the store is the…
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From Boys to Men: Mango comes of Age
Fashion credentials do not always translate easily between genders. Particularly when a dominant female perception has been built for many years, the move to menswear can be difficult and delicate to position. Ironically the stronger the female brand, the more successful the style, the fashion and the focus, then the more difficult for menswear to…
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“Curated by”: In JL we Trust
‘Curated By’ … is a new space in the nations most trusted retailer – John Lewis – which offers customers the chance to selectively shop key pieces from premium fashion brands. Handpicked, the first edit includes exclusives from Sacks, Pyrus, Stella Forest, Charli, Muubaa and Second Female as well as Avoca Anthology, By Zoe, Bensimon…
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UnFurling the Flagship: The Pavement Statement
A classic Italian expansion settles gently in the fashion streets of the world. Furla is an old hand in the new world of brand flagships as it eases its way onto some of the most elegantly desirable shopping streets of the world. The new stores reflect perfectly its timeless obsession with quality, luxury and effortless…
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West Elm: Making it East to Tottenham Court Road
Style travels well, and judging from the stunning arrival of West Elm on this side of the pond, the American home fashion retailer is about to make serious waves in the UK decor market. The essential elements have been transported safely with its distinctive high wall displays, blocked shelving, colour story chic and opulent ornaments…
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A Place for Heroes: M&S Positioning for Fashion
Choice can often be the enemy of retail, … particularly in this omni-channel, customer driven landscape, where endless assortment is often the commercial weakness of collections and the bain of time-starved customer. A return to selling must have heroes, and stars, and best sellers and favourites, essentials and most desirables, where the retailer leads the…
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