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Why Dutch-style bike brand Lekker is embracing e-bikes and retail partners

Inside Retail

In 2012 Lekker opened its North Melbourne ‘brand store’ and in 2016 expanded to Sydney, initially to a small store space before relocating to a much bigger space – being its current Sydney location with on-site service facilities, offices and the ability for customers to test-ride bikes.

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What’s driving the explosion of Australian retail acquisitions?

Inside Retail

The deal marked an enormous increase in the brand’s valuation since Brazil’s Natura & Co purchased a 65 per cent stake in Aesop for about $70 million in 2012, signalling its unparalleled standing as a category leader. In contrast, “the reacquisition was very quick, which is the case when buying businesses out of administration.

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Glossier Seattle store features mossy mushroom-covered mound

Dezeen

Located in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood and designed by Glossier's in-house team, the 6,200-square-foot (576-square-metre) retail space is four times larger than the pop-up and marks the brand's largest physical store to date. "As Dark-blush window and door trims contrast the cream-coloured exterior.

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Glossier’s Los Angeles store takes cues from Hollywood studios

Dezeen

For the new space, the company's in-house design team turned to classic Hollywood studios for inspiration. Pink is our brand colour, and though the shade varies per store based on what fits the space and concept best, we always include it in our palette," the team said. The "Glossier Globe" sits below a circular aperture in the roof.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

The space brings together an eclectic mix of some 250 objects – around 40 are new acquisitions – to tell the story of the past century through design. The space includes less-familiar designers such as Huren Marsh, a Jamaican born designer who resides in the UK. “That feels appropriate in today’s world.”

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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

Inside Retail

Bain & Co reported growth in luxury-goods spending falling from 7 per cent in 2012 to 2 per cent the following year, with Western luxury brands in particular taking a hit. Featuring a clubhouse, coworking space, cafe, daycare centre and an event space, the brand focuses solely on the user experience. CASE STUDY : Neiwai.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

The space brings together an eclectic mix of some 250 objects – around 40 are new acquisitions – to tell the story of the past century through design. The space includes less-familiar designers such as Huren Marsh, a Jamaican born designer who resides in the UK. “That feels appropriate in today’s world.”

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