Inside Retail

APRIL 18, 2023

We create sportswear with a street aesthetic, and we predominantly work with athletes – not so much influencers – in the functional fitness, running and CrossFit space. We do a lot throughout the US – we’re always doing events – but our focus is San Diego because it’s the location of our community.

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JULY 24, 2023

Retailer confidence at Northern Ireland’s premier designer outlet is continuing to soar as existing tenants take more space to increase stock and add new lines. Retail Director at The Boulevard, Chris Nelmes said: “ We are extremely encouraged by the steady stream of retailer expansions and investments at The Boulevard in recent times.

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Inside Retail

MAY 12, 2021

Four years after launching online, Australian accessories brand Maison de Sabré has opened its first bricks-and-mortar store, an 85-square-metre pop-up on Pitt Street in Sydney that will serve as a testing ground for creative store concepts and services as the brand looks to expand its physical presence around the world.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

This 16,000 sqft experience honours its Canadian roots and the community that makes each Indigo location a self-declared “happy place” for customers. The entire space is surrounded by an abundance of curated books alongside a dedicated manga & graphic novel zone with space for customers to dwell.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Australian luggage brand Nere is anticipating strong sales this holiday season, thanks to the ongoing travel boom, growing appeal of practical gifts like suitcases, and high-profile location of its first stand-alone store, which opened in November. Nere releases new colours and accessories every season.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2022

Aje has opened four new retail locations in New South Wales and Queensland, including two Aje Athletica activewear stores. The brand said the first of the new batch to open was the revamped and expanded Aje Westfield Miranda location, followed by an Aje Noosa pop-up boutique, and two Aje Athletica locations opening in Carindale and Miranda.

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MARCH 14, 2022

Following the opening of a bold and distinctly industrial space inside the world-renowned Hyundai COEX, the brand unveils yet another site in the Korean capital, this time located in the famed Lotte Department Store, Jamsil. A-COLD-WALL* has announced the launch of a second Seoul concept store-in-store this month.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Crep Collection Club, the trend-led sneaker specialists, have opened their first standalone store, whilst accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla has launched its debut space at the destination, following the success of its established online and concession presence.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Located in a prime space on the ground level near the central square, the sportswear giant builds upon the retail and fashion line-up within the Ashley Centre and provides exclusive products and its full range of clothing, footwear, and accessories.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Global fashion label Calvin Klein has launched its first multi-brand lifestyle store in Brisbane, as part of its expansion plan in Australia. The new store will also feature the Calvin Klein women’s and men’s clothing lines.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2022

Australian fashion retailer Forever New has launched its first store in South Africa, as part of an international expansion strategy. . The brand reports it has debuted its Spring collection in concession spaces in seven Woolworths stores in the African nation.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Online South Australian apparel brand ORTC Clothing Co has opened its first physical location in Norwood, Adelaide. . Under the partnership with Adelaide-based interior designer, Georgie Fried of Alchemists ID, the store is located on The Parade and boasts three open-plan spaces.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This dynamic layout creates a fluid and flexible environment that encourages interaction, and serves as a source of inspiration, drawing influences from the hotel industry, fashion retail and industrial spaces. The new Poltrona Frau store is located in the Fashion Dome, level 2 of Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Following in the tradition of Japanese retailers like Loft, Daiso and Muji that bring chic to everyday items and are consummate visual merchandisers, Thailand’s Moshi Moshi has gone into full expansion mode with a concept that uses the same template. Some stores also sell pet accessories.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Contemporary womenswear label Bec + Bridge is accelerating its expansion plan in the country with the opening of four new stores, including its first WA location. . The spaces are refined and have a really calming energy, and luxury feel to it.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 9, 2023

Australian fashion house Shona Joy is continuing its international expansion with the first physical retail location in the upmarket Bloomingdales department store in Dubai. Housed inside Dubai Mall, the store offers items from the brand’s ready-to-wear collections as well as its event wear label La Lune.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In the fiercely contested and competitive footwear and apparel space, New Balance is one of the fastest-growing global sports brands, with the organisation attracting and engaging the next generation of customers. We’ve tried to create a more decompressed and relaxed atmosphere by reducing product density and creating more space.

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APRIL 8, 2024

The family-run business opened its first shop in the Royal Arcade in the Sydney suburb of Double Bay in October 1989 and currently has three locations after opening and closing stores locally and overseas. Luxury Australian jewellery brand Jan Logan is built on traditions of excellence, modernity and creativity.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Creating a place for the consumer to belong The Sydney flagship, located at 243 George Street, is a fusion of the brand’s history and futuristic technology, all designed to give the customer the best experience possible. It fuses technology and human touch in a virtual retail space that is at the forefront of customer service innovation.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

The news was reported by South Korean media coinciding with the opening of the first National Geographic store in China – a 120sqm space on the first floor of the bustling Hopson One shopping mall in Beijing. It did not reveal more details regarding locations.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

This transformation can be dissected into several distinct stages, often referred to as disruptions, in which retailers competed on multiple fronts: for physical space, consumer attention, and innovative store layouts and designs. Internet retailing revolutionized the industry by eliminating the importance of physical location.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

The store is in the Eixample district The project involved designing a window display and shelving for the 25-square-metre store, which is located in Barcelona's Eixample district just a few metres from the house where Manso was born.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 8, 2021

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda is accelerating its global expansion plans with a total of 15 new brick-and-mortar stores and 12 shop-in-shops opening worldwide over the next six months. We are now entering the next chapter of our expansion, which is very exciting, with an acceleration of the internationalisation process.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

Launching in 2021, Alder & Green is re-establishing what a modern menswear brand should be, by developing responsible men’s shirts and accessories to encourage consumers to buy less and buy better. The new 480sq ft.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The global Indian diaspora is a key driver of international expansion for Tanishq, an omnichannel jewellery retailer that has just made its debut on the shores of Singapore, after successful forays into the US, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Tanishq has also launched a localised e-commerce site in Singapore.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Spanning two floors, the 1103sqm retail space features distinct areas dedicated to specific product categories. Meanwhile, the space embraces the philosophy of 80 per cent experience and 20 per cent retail, providing a platform for education and connection. Photography credit: Liz Sunshine. Up there Melbourne Image supplied.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

When many brands and marketers were reducing their advertising spend or pulling it entirely, we identified an opportunity to occupy an uncluttered space and connect to those who were in search of something beautiful to brighten their days during an otherwise dark moment. IR: How would you describe the fine jewellery market right now?

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This expansion further solidifies Kit & Kaboodle’s commitment to provide exceptional service and luxury interiors to clients worldwide. “At Kit & Kaboodle, we believe in making luxury interiors accessible to everyone,” said s pokesperson.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

Luxury brands are progressively expanding their horizons by venturing into unconventional spaces such as hotels, coffee kiosks, bakeries, restaurants, spas, and gyms. Pop-up stores allow luxury brands to experiment in various locations without committing to a permanent presence.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

However, with its first Vietnamese store, % Arabica has chosen a location on the fourth floor of a converted apartment building once slated for demolition, but now packed with cafes and boutiques. These materials also serve as a backdrop to parts of the serving area and an accessories display.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The 38,000 sqft space underwent a substantial expansion, more than doubling in size, and now boasts a diverse array of offerings across 15 departments, encompassing over 3,000 products. But it’s not just about size; Muji Plaza Singapura has introduced innovative concepts that redefine the shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

One of the businesses leading the way in this space is the sustainable athleisure brand Nuttch. As we move into the next year, the sustainable apparel industry is ripe for expansion. However, the rental clothing market has drastically shifted in recent years and so has Rent the Runway’s hold over the market.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It’s a very considered, strategic [expansion],” Digby told Inside Retail. “At The PAS Group deal, which was finalised in April 2022, aggregated 26 brands and 15 character licences, which operate across 300 retail locations across Australia and New Zealand and employ 3000 staff.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

US-based apparel chain Old Navy is reportedly exploring a possible expansion to India. In April of this year, Levi’s opened its largest bricks-and-mortar location in Asia in the Indian city of Bangalore. Featuring the brand’s NextGen store concept, the space was designed to redefine the Indian shopping experience.

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Dezeen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Danish interior design brand Hay has completed the renovation and expansion of its shop in central Copenhagen , Hay House 2.0, which has been given a colourful update by the company's in-house team and now also holds a showroom and an events space. Vibrant colours and tiles by Nathalie du Pasquier decorate the store space.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

It recently opened its most expansive store in Southeast Asia in SM North Edsa in Manila, where customers can tailor Levi’s items to mirror their unique style and personality. The Philippines is fast becoming a focus for Levi’s in the APAC region. The Tailor Shop has also been another remarkable success.

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APRIL 12, 2021

Divided up into different zones, it features a show space for bathroom collections by designers including Ross Lovegrove , Arik Levy , Terri Pecora and Claudio Bellini. The ground floor centres around a multi-purpose events space. The ground floor centres around the events space, which is framed by a dynamic ceiling installation.

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