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How Up There struck gold in Australia’s streetwear scene

Inside Retail

In the ever-evolving men’s fashion space, independent retail brand Up There has carved out a niche in Melbourne, Australia, as the only spot for exclusive streetwear, shoes and fashion accessories that can’t be found domestically. The business grew from footwear into a [more holistic focus] on menswear.”

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“World Positive Impact is our purpose”, says Green Furniture Concept founder Johan Berhin.

Design Wanted

The Swedish brand lives up to its name by making sustainability and human-centred design the new standard for all public spaces. In an industry that’s in dire need of disruption, Green Furniture Concept is making massive strides to ensure it leaves a positive mark on the planet one place at a time. © Green Furniture Concept.

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Is Korea’s Arte Museum the future of experiential retail?

Inside Retail

Arte Museum will occupy approximately 4,750sqm of space that was vacated by Arclight Cinemas when it closed in 2020. The space is the upper level of a three-level empty box, the two levels below having been left by upscale department store Bloomingdales , which closed in March 2021.

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An outdoor park and walking track: Inside Aeon’s latest mall in Cambodia

Inside Retail

Competition in the retail space is set to become intense: Aeon Meanchey’s launch comes hard on the heels of September’s soft opening of Chip Mong 271 Mega Mall, just over five kilometres to the north, and others are in the pipeline. Cars are accommodated with 3,200 spaces, and motorbikes — the staple of transport for Cambodians — with 1,850.

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“Not just about clothes”: Inside Song for the Mute’s Sydney flagship

Inside Retail

Launched in 2010, Song for the Mute has remained a fairly niche player in Australia’s fashion industry. We want people to come in and understand both the concept of the brand, and why we do what we do.” Now, Song for the Mute is taking on the next phase of its growth with the launch of its first dedicated flagship store in Sydney. “The

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Meet Asia’s most influential retail leader, K11 founder, Adrian Cheng

Inside Retail

Redefining the modern-day mall experience, Cheng founded K11 in 2008, a concept focused on ‘museum retail’. HIs flagship is the giant K11 Musea overlooking Hong Kong Harbour, dubbed the city’s ‘Silicon Valley of Culture’, packed with international flagship stores, art galleries, and public spaces.

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Roberto Monti Named CEO of Arper

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From 2014 to 2017, he was president of IKEA Concept, where he led the development of the Brand Concept and its implementation in retail stores worldwide. From 2010 to 2014, he was President of IKEA South East Europe, the group’s largest market. From 2004 to 2010, he was CEO & Country Manager of Ikea Italia.