The retail fixture and display sector is often viewed as a straightforward and lucrative field, but this perception belies the complexities and challenges that companies face, especially those at the lower end of the value chain. The reality is far from simple. Intense Competition and Its Consequences: In an industry marked by fierce competition, many …
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The Manufacturing Phase In this exploration, we delve into the domains where circularity and ethical manufacturing can play a significant role in mitigating the environmental and health risks associated with waste and toxins generated by manufacturing facilities, processes, and transportation of goods. Our objective is to optimize the economic value of shopfitting while minimizing adverse …
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The Planning and Procurement Phase The retail store concept undergoes regular refreshes every two to three years, leading to significant construction waste generation that contributes to environmental pollution and climate change. However, there are multiple approaches to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions during store construction, furniture manufacturing, and end-of-life treatments. The key is to build future …
Since April 1st of this year, the entire population of Shanghai has been under lockdown. Today marks the 17th day of lockdown for the population in West Shanghai and the 13th day for East Shanghai. All brick-and-mortar stores, except for home delivery services, are closed. While online platforms allow purchases, there is no guarantee of …
There is a recent spike in Covid cases in Shanghai with almost 1,000 cases reported yesterday. The local government has enforced strict restriction on some housing estates with cases by locking up the estate from a period of 48 hours up to 14 days. Many establishments have to cease operation. The malls are not spared. …
We are pleased to share our business activities in this section. Brands are aware that building brick-and-mortar stores will increase their business carbon footprints and are looking for contractors for answers to solve their current challenges of construction and future challenges of deconstruction. At Occhio, we are working with our strategic partners on a 360 …