On a hidden back street of Lisbon, the store A Vida Portuguesa sells what they describe as “genuine and touching products of original Portuguese design”. PSFK visited and took these photos.

Green Depot, a new retail concept aimed at making eco-conscious shopping easier, opened today in New York City. The 3,500 square foot flagship store is designed to be consumer friendly, informative, and unique. The Bowery store itself is a model for what can be done with eco and recycled products. Green Depot has applied for platinum level LEED certification. The location originally served as New York City’s first YMCA; customers shopping in the front half even walk on the original basketball court floor.
PSFK spoke with Green Depot’s founder Sarah Beatty who shared with us three of her favorite areas of [...]

When in London, it’s always a pleasure to wander around the hundreds of boutiques that dot the back streets between West Soho and Endell Street – you find such creative energy and individual style, they ache with signs of what could be next in retail, design, branding, marketing.

We went to have a look at the new pop up store for Filativa at the bottom of NYC’s Lafayette because they wouldn’t let us in the Nolita Nike iD store. Some fellow outside convinced us that he worked for Nike (no sneakers on his feet) and that it was strictly for appointment only. It looked quiet inside and few passersby showed much interest in the store whilst we were there.

When the IF team visited Seattle last week, we knew we had to pay a visit to the REI flagship store located a little outside downtown. OK, so it’s been open for over 6 years now – but it still contains so much energy, you just have to check it out if you visit the area.
And when you do visit it, you’ll feel guilty. Guilty and ready. Guilty of all that slouching about and inactivity. Ready to start a new life of outdoor adventure. It’s amazing. Even the most urban of IF contributors (me) felt like strapping on a kayak [...]