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It's refrigeration, but is it art?

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:05:00 +0200

Buying a commercial fridge used to be a dull job when it came to choosing the finish. Like Henry Ford, the suppliers would offer 'any finish you like, so long as it's stainless steel'. Now British manufacturer Precision has developed a range of commercial cabinets that look exciting but are every bit as tough and hygienic as the traditional type. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Santa goes camping

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:58:00 +0200

Cape Union Mart stores in both Canal Walk and Tygervalley shopping centres in the Western Cape have been a hive of activity with the launch of their exciting new window concepts, in time for Christmas 2007. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Trendsetting on our own turf

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:01:00 +0200

In the past, the concept of ‘local is lekker', particularly when it came to store design, tended to lose out to overseas influences. But that now seems to be changing. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Riding Apple's retail coattails

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:14:00 +0200

USA - Several Apple resellers have started to roll out Apple-like storefronts of their own. In Orem, Utah, Simply Mac now sells its wares from a glass-front store that features the same amenities found in the Apple stores - from high-end displays to the service bar with qualified support staff. In fact, at first glance, it's difficult to tell the store from a flagship Apple location. Read full story... | Send to a friend