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Stack high, sell cheap
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Conran Group to redesign MFI
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Landor gives BP image some ‘dynamic energy’
Following its £120bn mergers with Amoco and Atlantic Richfield and Burmah Castrol, BP has finally unveiled its new corporate identity and retail strategy, created by Landor Associates’ San Francisco office.
US group buys Fourth Room
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M&S redesign is set for extensive rollout
Marks & Spencer is rolling out its recently developed store format to a further 22 outlets following successful sales and customer reaction to two prototypes during the past two months.
Boss perfume to launch
Hamburg consultancy Peter Schmidt Studios has designed the flaçon for Boss Woman, the first woman’s scent from fashion label Boss.
Virgin breathes new life into its Cosmetics chain
The Virgin Cosmetics Company aims to open new stores in central London and Manchester during the next few months, taking its portfolio of stores nationwide to 13. All design work
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