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  • Central Pattana Invests $640m In Transformative Northern Bangkok Lifestyle Hub

    Central Pattana Invests $640m In Transformative Northern Bangkok Lifestyle Hub

    Central Pattana, a division of Thailand’s Central Group that specializes in property development, plans to infuse a staggering 21 billion baht (US$640 million) into the creation of an expansive new shopping and lifestyle hub in northern Bangkok.

    The Central Phaholyothin: More than Just a Mall

    The development, dubbed The Central Phaholyothin, will grace the Phaholyothin Road with its vast 457,000 square metre footprint. The complex will be a blend of retail, dining, entertainment, and cultural facilities, incorporating a concert hall and a convention centre tailored to accommodate international events. Furthermore, the prime location of the site will allow for a direct train connection to Don Mueang International Airport.

    Chanavat Uahwatanasakul, the Retail and Development President at Central Pattana, commented on the strategic placement of the development. “We have chosen a prime location that enables us to cater to more than 2.5 million people in northern Bangkok. However, The Central Phaholyothin aims to be more than just a shopping mall; it will be a world-class destination for entertainment, culture, and business.”

    Key Features of The Central Phaholyothin

    The Central Phaholyothin is set to be peppered with several distinctive features, all designed with a view to draw visitors and create a vibrant, energetic space. Some of the key features include:

    – Central Stage: This will serve as a connection between an upper-level international dining area and a ground-level street food zone.
    – Market Hall: A revolving pop-up space envisioned to host food and cultural events.
    – Waterfall Courtyard: An eco-friendly centerpiece featuring an Edible Garden, reflecting the ‘from farm to table’ concept.

    Moreover, other areas will be dedicated to fashion, family lifestyle, and creative arts.

    Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, the Chief Marketing Officer at Central Pattana, mentioned that the project is designed to redefine northern Bangkok and enhance the city’s status as an international destination. “Through our developments, we have been successful in transforming key districts into significant landmarks. With The Central Phaholyothin, we aim to establish a new cultural and business hub that can rival the likes of global cities such as New York, London, Seoul, and Tokyo.”

    The Central Phaholyothin is expected to be completed by the end of next year.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the aim of The Central Phaholyothin project?
    The project aims to redefine northern Bangkok and enhance the city’s status as an international destination for entertainment, culture, and business.

    What are some of the key features of The Central Phaholyothin?
    Key features include the Central Stage, Market Hall, and Waterfall Courtyard, along with zones dedicated to fashion, family lifestyle, and creative arts.

    When is The Central Phaholyothin expected to be completed?
    The Central Phaholyothin is scheduled for completion by the end of next year.

  • Apple’s Melbourne flagship Delay Due to Cultural Reasons

    Apple’s Melbourne flagship Delay Due to Cultural Reasons

    The Andrews Labor Government has said it will launch a review of Melbourne’s Federation Square after Heritage Victoria blocked the construction of an Apple flagship on the site, citing adverse effects on the square’s cultural heritage.

    The plan, which would have seen the three-storey Yarra building demolished to make room for the tech flagship, was denied on Friday when the Heritage Victoria deemed the construction would cause “an unacceptable and irreversible detrimental impact on the cultural heritage significance of Federation Square.”

    Apple said it was disappointed by the decision, but would remain committed to customers in Melbourne and Australia.

    The tech retailer currently runs five stores across Melbourne, in Chadstone Shopping Centre, Highpoint Shopping Centre, Westfield Southland, Westfield Doncaster, and Westfield Fountain Gate.

    Victorian minister for tourism, sport and major events Martin Pakula said the of Federation Square will examine how it looks, how it is funded and how it operates in an effort to ensure it continues to stand out as an attraction to Melbourne.

    “Since its opening in 2002, Federation Square has hosted creative events and world leading attractions,” Pakula said.

    “The review will ensure this much-loved space can thrive as a civic, cultural and commercial hub for years to come.”

    After the 2017 plan for an Apple flagship was put through without public consultation, Victorians will be given the opportunity to have their say in the review, which is set to be completed by the end of 2019.

    Victorian shadow minister for planning and heritage Tim Smith said the decision was a “humiliation” for the state government on Twitter.

    “After years of secret negotiations, with one of the world’s iconic brands, Apple, Daniel Andrews has been forced into a cringe worthy climb-down because his ministers didn’t do their due diligence,” Smith said.

    Smith also called on Heritage Victoria for having fast-tracked such a nomination when it is “often missing in action when it comes to protecting heritage homes.”

  • Deck Commerce Supports Omni-Channel Retailing for Build-A-Bear Workshop

    Deck Commerce Supports Omni-Channel Retailing for Build-A-Bear Workshop

    Deck Commerce, a leading omni-channel commerce technology provider, today announced that Build-A-Bear Workshop, – an interactive destination for making personalized furry friends – has implemented Deck Commerce’s Distributed Order Management Solution to help streamline, optimize and integrate its omni-channel retail operations.

    Celebrating 20 years of business in 2017, Build-A-Bear is a global brand kids love and parents trust that seeks to add a little more heart to life. Build-A-Bear Workshop has approximately 400 stores worldwide where Guests can create customizable furry friends, including company-owned stores in the UnitedStates, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and China, and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico and the Middle East.
    To modernize its retail technology and support future growth, Build-A-Bear looked to Deck Commerce to deliver a distributed order management solution that connected their new eCommerce storefront with their existing back-end technology stack. The solution supports a variety of complex order workflows and, most importantly, ensures the ability to deliver outstanding customer service.

    “We selected Deck Commerce to help support our omni-channel retailing vision as we continue to strengthen our Guest engagement,” said Mike Early, Senior Managing Director of Information Technology at Build-A-Bear Workshop. “We are impressed with the solution’s out-of-the-box capabilities, the strong partnership-based approach to working with retailers, and their overall focus on continuing to develop innovative solutions.”

    “We applaud Build-A-Bear for making a solid investment in the technology necessary to deliver the experiences that today’s consumers demand.” said Chris Deck, Founder and CEO of Deck Commerce. “We’re excited to partner with Build-A-Bear to help support new levels of service, productivity and efficiency.”
    Build-A-Bear launched Deck Commerce Distributed Order Management in conjunction with its new cloud-based eCommerce platform, implemented by Lyons Consulting Group. Additional integrations included CyberSource, Avalara, and Channel Advisor.

     

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