Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

While household-name department stores are downsizing and closing their doors, multi-brand retail boutiques are succeeding by focusing on personalised shopping experiences. Of course, e-commerce has a crucial part to any brand, but in-store retail shopping gives you a sensory experience that online can’t.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Selling a curated edit of MINISO’s best-selling products, with a focus on TikTok favourite Blind Boxes and a selection of affordable lifestyle products, plushies and accessories. The UK’s first MINI MINISO, is the smallest and cutest one yet. At just 40 square metres, MINI MINISO is the smallest yet cutest MINISO store to date.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. Charity Super.Mkt will bring together a curated collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear.

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APRIL 2, 2024

Art supplies, stationery, children’s toys and occasion-based accessories will also be on offer, with the selection of products updated weekly. We look forward to welcoming Søstrene Grene later this year, joining our evolving line-up of premium retailers.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Smthgood isn’t just another online shopping destination; it’s actually harnessing the power of gamification, engagement and loyalty to incentivise consumers to make more thoughtful purchases. We want to advocate ethical consumerism differently through a discovery led, gamified user journey on our mobile app,” he noted.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Photography by BDP | Nick Caville The concept is a book-lovers paradise in the heart of downtown Toronto where in addition to a range of 40,000 books curated for the location, shoppers can experience a paper & stationery shop, home fragrance counter and music corner, equipped with a juke-box, for a playful nod to the nostalgic.

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MARCH 8, 2022

The next generation luxury retailer continues with the commitment to investing in retail and bringing world-class shopping destinations to new locations throughout the UK. Situated in Deepdale Shopping Park, the 15,000 sq ft. With this latest opening, FLANNELS have a portfolio of over 55 stores across the UK.

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MAY 11, 2021

A newly acquired wedding licence will allow ceremonies to be hosted in the grade II listed building on Oxford Street for a limited time this year, with three curated micro-wedding packages available.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

It speculated that future fashion collections could be made with a creative director and an AI program to bring clothes and accessories to market faster, more efficiently and improve the CX factor as well. An article from McKinsey & Co explores this idea in some depth.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2021

Packed with energy and excitement, each store is set to share the most exciting, unique-to-Selfridges experiences and curated products with its customers. While its doors have been closed, Selfridges has been busy dreaming up new ways to invite its customers to reconnect with the pleasure of the unique shopping experience its stores offer.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

It’s a trend that’s also playing out close to home with Roy Morgan’s Future of Australian Retail address highlighting the dichotomy between the $8 billion in sales cheap offshore marketplaces are sucking out of the market versus the increase in people wanting to shop more ethically and sustainably while still looking for quality.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

The concept was initially launched in Guangzhou, China in December 2022, followed by Boston, Massachusetts, in February 2023, before rolling out in Singapore’s Paragon Shopping Centre, Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction and now Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping centre.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The holiday season’s magical air of celebration and joy influences how people shop and engage with brands. Luxury pop-up stores become essential brand levers amid the bustling atmosphere, presenting a distinct and enchanting shopping experience for consumers.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Adare Manor , Europe’s most beloved countryside resort debuts a new shopping experience with the launch of a uniquely designed retail Boutique. The first space serves up jewellery and accessories, pantry items and a rotating designer pop-up, with the second for home, bath and beauty, to recreate the luxury Adare Manor experience at home.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

From thoughtfully designed seating that facilitates heart-warming discussions, soft furnishings to add comfort, and statement accessories that add depth and character to every room, Homes r Us has curated a collection that embodies the essence of the Holy Month.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It features a curated collection of footwear and apparel, including its made in USA products. “Bondi Junction is one of Sydney’s most famous shopping destinations – a melting pot of culture, lifestyle, and athleticism,” said Jonathan Clarke, Asia Pacific direct-to-consumer director at New Balance.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2024

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that outlet shopping has seen steady growth over the past few years, as an increasing number of consumers seek value-driven shopping experiences, driven by economic factors such as the rising cost of living.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The centre features a grooming salon with self-service options, a full-service veterinary hospital, a curated mid-tier and high-end merchandise assortment, a cafe specifically designed for a canine clientele, and more features to serve the needs of man’s best friend and their owners.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The new store showcases Fig & Fox’s independently crafted and ethically sourced collection of design-led products, created in collaboration with local designers and independently owned companies to curate a unique mix of items, including homeware, gifts, cards, jewellery and a selection of personalised products.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 17, 2021

site will house two floors of carefully curated men’s, women’s and junior luxury designer clothing and accessories from some of the most coveted luxury names in fashion, including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Off White and Versace. Situated in Brookfield Retail Park, the 15,000 sq ft.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2024

Farfetch was established in 2007 as a global luxury platform designed to connect creators, curators and consumers. Farfetch has de-risked by going into more of a marketplace model, for them is that they’re not able to create that same highly curated, highly deliberate image,” said Iacono.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

After a five-month makeover, customers can enjoy a new store layout, digitised shopping experience and the official introduction of H&M Home. With the revamped flagship store, H&M aims to offer customers a journey of discovery that evolves beyond a traditional shopping experience.

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JULY 14, 2021

Bal Harbour Shops, a luxury shopping center in suburban Miami that has been called the “fanciest mall in America,” has launched an e-commerce platform that allows shoppers to buy products directly from its stores, Forbes writes.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

An old TopShop store in north London’s Brent Cross shopping centre has been revived after two years of sitting empty since the fast fashion brand closed down. It appeals to shoppers looking for unique vintage clothing by offering a curated selection of fashion and accessories from the UK’s most loved charity retailers.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 5, 2024

Fast-growing online womenswear brand, Sisters & Seekers , has selected Liverpool ONE’s South John Street to bring its popular curation of clothing, activewear and accessories to the city for the first time.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2024

There’s a new mall in Singapore with an open-air shopping concept, pet-friendly features and an extensive list of F&B establishments for the discerning customer. Meet One Holland Village Mall. Opened on December 1, 2023, it is the newest addition to the trendy hub of Holland Village.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2023

Qantas Loyalty has introduced Qantas Marketplace, a new online shopping experience that allows frequent travellers to earn and spend Qantas Points on 900 luxury and household brands and more than 20,000 products. The platform will showcase Qantas-curated brands and goods in fashion, cosmetics, homewares, appliances, and technology.

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2024

This includes the Levi’s Tailor Shop, an embodiment of craftsmanship where denim aficionados can breathe life into their apparel through bespoke touches of embroidery, patches, and fabric panelling. Bangkok, in particular, is a prime shopping destination for both international visitors and local shoppers alike,” he told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

Goodbyes is Australia’s largest bricks-and-mortar resale service and secondhand shopping experience. Its hybrid consignment model and curated in-store shopping experience have made it a go-to destination for economic and environmental shoppers who still want to be fashion-forward. And then of course, impact.

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APRIL 9, 2021

Designed as an inspirational place to meet, explore and shop; Frasers boasts a range of beauty, fashion, premium and contemporary accessories and designer childrenswear. Located in the Mander Centre, in a unit once home to a Debenhams, Frasers Group have invested millions to transform the building into a premium shopping destination.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In partnership with the airport, high-end retailer Heinemann is set to launch a new shopping precinct in 2023 with a range of services that will target travellers and non-travellers alike. At 506sqm, T3 will focus on luxury fashion brands and accessories, as part of its appeal to seasoned business travellers and discerning shoppers.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2024

Pre-loved consciously curated boutique fittings At the intersection of Gould and Hall Street, the Bondi Beach store is situated in a sought-after location on the suburb’s premier shopping strip. Opened in late 2023, it marked the state’s first store, followed shortly after by a second boutique in Warringah Mall, on December 16.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The flagship store is situated at 432 Jackson Street in the historic Yeon Building, which dates back to 1855, in the heart of the city's luxury shopping district. A selection of mid-century furniture pieces was curated for the space. Accessories are displayed on minimalist shelving units.

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VMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

Saks (New York) has unveiled a new men’s shopping experience on the seventh floor of its Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship. The new men’s floor in New York reinforces the power of the in-store experience and exemplifies Saks’ reputation as a fashion authority.”

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, November 30, 2021 – Nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. In total, 179.8 million shoppers visiting stores, up from 92.3

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2022

A multi-brand designer jewellery marketplace platform has launched online in Australia aiming to facilitate “hassle-free jewellery shopping” Founded by Miranda Gillespie and Hannah Bowden, the virtual boutique sells a range of statement jewellery, ready-to-wear pieces and bridal designs in thousands of styles from emerging designers.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

With one in seven Australians shopping online every day, Peter Jackson saw the need to improve its digital offering. Data will shape how we fill out the shops moving forward. It was initially a barber shop on Little Bourke Street in Melbourne and naturally evolved into menswear in the 50s and 60s. “It

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