TALK SERIES
A TALK SERIES EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF RETAIL
Next x Now (old)
NEXT X NOW is an experiential, unique and immersive talk series that takes some of these revolutionary ideas off the page to look beyond the current way of doing and pave the way forward.
Presented by industry leaders in retail, NEXT X NOW will discuss, debate and provide solutions, rewriting retail design codes for a new generation of consumer.
THE RETAIL REVOLUTION STARTS NOW
What will the retail environments of tomorrow look like to keep pace with this ever-changing demand? Will they be modular and multifunctional in design, flexible, and radically sustainable in their thinking? How will physical and virtual realities converge in compelling ways to not only support seamless sell-through and data-driven feedback but also create richer consumer touchpoints that feed our endless appetites for individuality, diversity, and creative expression? Can these new retail spaces help us to find meaning and relevance, ultimately contributing to a greater understanding of ourselves and each other?
NEXT X NOW will answer these questions and more, seeking to define how we will design the physical retail space to accommodate these aspirations and expectations. Hear firsthand from some of the world’s leading voices in retail design – award-winning architectural studios, visionary thought leaders, pioneering developers, and iconic brands – as they come together in a stimulating and engaging event series that fuses different formats (live workshops, Q&As, and interactive talks) to explore the future of retail design.
28 OCT I INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
THE FUTURE TRANSPARENT RETAILER TALK
How can retail become a catalyst for positive environmental and social change? With the 2030 climate deadline rapidly approaching and the world around us in flux, retail must embrace transparency to keep up with consumer demands.
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NEXT X NOW TALK: RETAIL DESIGN FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE
How can retail design drive positive social change? With more businesses embedding impact into their approach, Ashley Martiniello (HoMie), Jean Darling (Cirque Du Soil), Dewi Cooke (The Social Studio) and David Monaghan (Beulah) will explore how retail spaces of the future will embrace diversity, inclusivity and community in this interactive panel discussion.
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NEXT X NOW TALK: RISE OF WELLNESS
In a post-COVID world, wellness has moved from nice-to-have to must-have. Physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is no longer a luxury, but essential to navigating modern existence. Leading wellness experts discuss the future of this fast-moving category, exploring the market trends and shifting consumer demands that will continue to shape it.
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THE FUTURE OF RETAIL
A short film in collaboration with London-based Traum Inc, that portrays the future of retail and the vision for the podium at STH BNK By Beulah.
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BETA is a revolutionary testing area to explore the future of retail space, programming and new business models and is designed to give Melburnians a feel for what can be expected as part of Beulah’s transformative and visionary mini-metropolis, STH BNK By Beulah.
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