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Global Retail Briefing AW/23

Landmark flagships, curated VIP salons, the blend of art and science as AI transforms the store, and the rise of regenerative design: the themes from our AW/23 Global Retail Briefing.

Global Retail Briefing AW/23

Our latest Global Retail Briefing provides an insightful deep dive into the evolution of some of the most influential themes and transitions in retail strategy and design. Taking a tour of the world’s most innovative brands and shining a light on benchmarks from a wide range of sectors.

Within our report we explore the rise of awe-inspiring ‘Landmark’ flagship stores and curated VIP salons, and examine the blend of art and science as advances in AI transform the role and reach of the store.

And with sustainability and regenerative design continuing to rise up the retail agenda, we will be highlighting some of the best strategies to date.

Our visually rich 90+ page report also provides the opportunity to view a recording of the live briefing session, hosted by our co-founders Kate Shepherd and Matt Parry.

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