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US furniture chain Blu Dot opens its doors in Melbourne

Inside Retail

The launch marks the brand’s second brick-and-mortar store in the country and 17th worldwide since its establishment in 2008. The store’s ground floor maximises natural light and offers vibrancy from a “vast street presence”, while bespoke joinery and floating screens provide dimension and intimacy to the raw loft-like space.

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Qantas sells Helloworld travel agency stake

Inside Retail

Since 2008, the national carrier had held a stake in the travel agency when it was spun off as a merger of Qantas Holidays and Jetset Travel. Qantas has sold its remaining 12.4 per cent stake in travel agency Helloworld for $33 million. Qantas subsidiary QH Tours sold the shares at $1.71 each on Tuesday night.

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New Look sets the trend with new flagship store at Liverpool ONE

Retail Focus

Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced that global fashion retailer, New Look, has relocated from its temporary store on Upper South John Street to a new 20,000 sq ft flagship retail space at 19 South John Street, renewing the brand’s long-standing commitment to Liverpool ONE.

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“Different journeys”: An inside look at Replay Jeans and Superdry

Inside Retail

It’s been in the market since 2008, and is well established. Replay is very active in the sports space, which is how they position their brand. Can you discuss the brand’s expansion in Victoria, and the new store in Doncaster? I’ll start with Superdry. It makes perfect sense [for us to consider the wider sporting landscape].

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David M Robinson (DMR), has reopened its Liverpool ONE flagship store to unveil its latest concept showroom

Retail Focus

DMR’s commitment to expand and launch its latest concept showroom is a milestone moment for both the Liverpool brand and the destination, where it has operated since Liverpool ONE’s launch in 2008. This vast new showroom incorporates dedicated space for our luxury fine jewellery brand, along with a large Rolex showroom.

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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

Inside Retail

The business got its first big break in 2003, during the SARS outbreak, when Liu saw an opportunity to capitalise on the burgeoning e-commerce sector and began selling products online to customers who were eager to avoid public spaces. Deep localisation will be the key to success in overseas expansion, in her opinion.

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Norm Architects fashions industrial yet warm interiors for Notabene flagship in Copenhagen

Dezeen

Natural light pours in from expansive windows that are screened by sheer white curtains. The retail space includes a relaxing lounge area with bouclé seating. Norm Architects was founded in 2008 by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn Von Lotzbeck. The store's main room has exposed concrete walls.

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