THE RETAIL WRAP: 6th Jan

As we enter a New Year, we're excited to kick start your 2022 with the latest trends, retail and design headlines to start your year right.

From e-commerce and high street brands to inspirational and trending topics, our weekly series will bring you up to speed on the latest hot topics from across retail, lifestyle and design; covering everything from retailer updates, changes in purchasing behaviour, inspirational case studies, and the latest trends.

P&G Beauty launches BeautySphere metaverse platform

P&G Beauty has stepped into the metaverse to launch its new virtual storytelling platform BeautySphere, allowing visitors to virtually interact with its portfolio of beauty brands through live and stimulated content.

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The number of high street shops rise despite Covid lockdowns last year

The number of high street shops has increased by 1.3% despite many being closed to physical customers for much of the past 18 months, according to analysis by leading law firm Nockolds.

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New Selfridges owners plan luxury hotel for Oxford Street site

The businesses said they would prioritize upgrading the food hall at Selfridges in London and explore developing a luxury hotel in a part of the building that has been empty since 2008 when the old Selfridges Hotel was closed.

Norwegian architecture studio Snøhetta has unveiled designs for a 16-metre-tall glass-enclosed library in Beijing formed from pillars that create a forest-like canopy.

Located in the Chinese capital, the building was selected as the winning entry in an international competition to design the Sub-Center Library in 2018.

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