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Nothing turns retail into a community engine in Bengaluru

Consumer electronics brand Nothing has opened its first Indian retail space in Bengaluru, drawing more than 2,000 people to queue on 14 February 2026.

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Retail

The Viewpoint: Tactile Touchpoints

In a retail climate marked by economic anxiety and digital overload, the act of in-store customisation is emerging as a cultural salve, with shoppers embracing analogue customisation rituals that restore clarity, presence and a sense of control.

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Technology

LG Display unveils world’s first stretchable display with 50% expandability

LG Display has achieved a major milestone in display technology with the launch of the world’s first stretchable display, capable of expanding by up to 50%.

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Fashion

Five Must-See Hyperphysical Stores in New York

From appointment abodes to new third spaces designed for meditative browsing, these new stores have turned the Big Apple into a hyperphysical shopping destination.