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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The ‘secret sauce’ for Sheet Society is bringing the look, feel and shopping experience of clothes fashion to manchester and bedding. Between that novel concept and the turbocharge that Covid-19 gave to e-commerce, the start-up has swiftly become a mid-sized force. What is Sheet Society doing in that space?

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JUNE 20, 2023

It also includes new brand openings such as Bimba y Lola, Tezenis, and Oysho as well as existing brands at Garbera such as Sephora, Bershka, Levis, and Stradivarius who have taken on larger, updated spaces. The expansion also created 1,000 new jobs for the local area.

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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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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, is accelerating its expansion in the United Kingdom with the opening of three new stores this autumn to bring the total to almost 50 by 2022, combining its physical presence in shopping centres with standalone stores and corners in department stores.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Landsec has announced the launch of two new retail concepts at Bluewater in Kent. Following the announcement of its signing in July, Vanilla Bluewater has opened on the Upper Thames Walk adjacent to H&M, combining well priced fashion labels Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla for the first time.

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JUNE 8, 2022

Chinese design studio Sun Concepts Office has accented the pale interior of the QYF boutique in Wuhan with straight, curved and squiggly metal fixtures. Otherwise, Sun Concepts Office left the store free of bulky display solutions so as to "protect the integrity of the space". Project credits: Design team: Sun Concepts Office.

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MARCH 21, 2023

We are beyond excited to bring our much-loved H&M HOME concept to our new centre:mk Milton Keynes store. Customers can enjoy our curated collections and spaces where style, creativity and culture are celebrated, ultimately elevating our customer experience.

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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. New Balance is also expanding in Australia, this month opening a new concept store in Bondi Junction , Sydney.

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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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JUNE 23, 2022

The latest FLANNELS opening has found a home in a building with historic fashion heritage. oors and 120,000 square feet, the behemoth space formerly owned by revolutionary draper Owen Owen hosts an expansive fashion offering. oor, the digitally-focused concept will be rolled out through other FLANNELS ?agships

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MARCH 14, 2022

A-COLD-WALL* has announced the launch of a second Seoul concept store-in-store this month. 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.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Litmus Retail Group has partnered with Myer on a physical showroom concept that will enable the department store to display big and bulky products, such as treadmills, e-scooters and stand-up desks, and track how consumers are engaging with them to inform future buying decisions. That’s where Litmus comes in.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Founded amidst the opulent settings of Marrakech’s Dar el Bacha palace in 1910, this Moroccan coffee brand has recently made waves with its ambitious expansion into new territories. Unique formats The Taipei location is unique in the sense that it offers a retail space, coffee bar and takeaway counter in the same area.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The opening of the London store marks a milestone in the brand’s expansion in the UK and Europe. In 2022, the brand undertook a large expansion in bricks-and-mortar. The basement level will feature an exclusive private shopping space, created to host Ksubi’s VIP customers, as well as customer personalisation workshops.

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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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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Scheduled to be completed in early 2024 with an investment of over £10 million, the new airport will offer a more personalised experience in a modern-looking space. Retailer Delights In 2023, London Gatwick Airport launched its largest multi-site tender since 2017, requesting retailers to submit bids for coveted trading space.

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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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JULY 30, 2021

Boasting a columned façade and windows framed by antique trim, the boutique sees the latest installation of the global Bally Haus concept, driving synergy among the company’s retail outposts. A focus on materials creates an open, flexible space with visual contrasts, a central Bally Haus feature. Nicolas Girotto, Bally CEO.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Heinemann Australia has opened its new stores in Gold Coast Airport’s expanded terminal, after announcing the expansion earlier this year in March. Heinemann is launching 40 new brands to its offer at Gold Coast Airport, across the categories of wines, spirits, fragrances, confectionery, skincare, cosmetics, fashion, and accessories.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

London Designer Outlet (LDO) has today announced that global sportswear brand Nike is set to increase its footprint at the centre by more than two thirds, as the leading fashion and lifestyle destination prepares for a bumper year of new brand arrivals. London Designer Outlet – Wembley Park Chris Winter | Quintain.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

H&M Angel Central “ will create a welcoming, modern and meaningful shopping experience where style, creativity and culture are celebrated,” says H&M UK & IE Expansion Manager, Christopher Clare. With sustainability at the heart of its business model, H&M continues to lead the transition to circular, climate positive fashion.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Sydney Airport and Heinemann will jointly introduce Australia’s first domestic terminal “department store” concept next July at T2 and T3. Spanning 1765sqm in T2 and 506sqm in T3, the new retail space’s offerings range from apparel, accessories, watches, jewellery, perfumes, and wines to spirits.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

space embodies the future of beauty, providing an expansive space for customers to enjoy a diverse portfolio of exceptional services and must-have products from over 90 international beauty brands. The ambitious national expansion will also see two further stores open over the next 12 months in Bristol and Newcastle.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In order to have a proper business transformation, we didn’t want to do it in a piecemeal fashion, we’ve taken a holistic approach,” William Pak, CEO of Esprit, told Inside Retail. According to Pak, it’s important for Esprit to become part of the fabric of the fashion world, its consumers and vendors. William Pak, CEO of Esprit.

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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. Different scenarios can be thought of in terms of “stretching” a fashion luxury brand’s scope. The allure of expansion might inadvertently lead to brand dilution.

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MARCH 19, 2024

The 2,372 sq foot Scottish flagship is the latest addition to the brand’s retail expansion and showcases a new store concept that combines modern design with timeless elegance. The new brand concept, our level of service, competitive pricing and the fact that we offer ready-to-wear, Hire and Custom Made sets us apart from competitors.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

US-based apparel chain Old Navy is reportedly exploring a possible expansion to India. Featuring the brand’s NextGen store concept, the space was designed to redefine the Indian shopping experience. Customers are now investing in products that are fashionable, but also functional and enduring in their relevance. “We

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Inside Retail

JULY 5, 2023

Australian burger chain Grill’d recently opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Brisbane as part of a broader expansion strategy to service new markets and embrace new channels. Meanwhile, in Australia, retail chains including 7/11, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse , and BWS have recently explored the drive-thru concept. per cent to 2030.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Some things, however, never change, and those are our brand pillars, which revolve around concepts of courage, integrity and passion. Category extensions into more lifestyle products is a super interesting space we are giving more time and attention to. Bale became Australia’s first carbon-neutral fashion brand. IR : How is M.J.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2022

As the on-trend Singaporean fashion and accessories brand launches new stores and a new focus on being eco-friendly, founder and CEO Keith Wong says it’s all part of keeping customers happy. Inside Retail Asia : Tell me about the new Taiwan store and what the store concept looks like. What is Charles & Keith doing in that space?

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MARCH 29, 2022

Shaftesbury has today announced that the sustainable women’s performance wear brand, Dai, has opened its debut permanent space on 35-37 Monmouth Street, Seven Dials. Following its recent B Corp Certification, Dai Seven Dials marks an important next step in the brand’s UK expansion.

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APRIL 8, 2024

International expansion The business has a plan to expand its international footprint by continuing its commitment to producing quality products that last. Jan Logan’s expansion plan involves improving the direct-to-consumer and omnichannel customer service experience for further customisation and continued design-experience innovation.

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MAY 11, 2023

Anne Holtrop has designed a boutique for Charlotte Chesnais Like the inaugural branch – which features a striking acrylic display table – Chesnais wanted this space to present her jewellery in a way that fosters a "unique spatial experience". Holtrop's answer was to use acrylic again – but this time to construct a towering partition wall.

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MAY 9, 2023

United by their shared passion for fashion, Delphine Lefay and Diego Dultzin Lacoste launched members-only flash sales site OnTheList in 2016 with the aim of offering the best shopping experience for everyone in Hong Kong. Members are invited by an e-mailed barcode to showrooms or pop-up stores.

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

It follows a move last year to reopen its ION Orchard, Plaza Singapura and Orchard Central stores as Uniqlo Towns , a retail destination concept that offers shoppers varied experiences, from sustainability to local arts and culture. IR: How has the Uniqlo Town concept evolved in the last 12 months?

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MAY 15, 2022

Occupying three floors in the historic McPherson’s Building at 546 Collins Street in the CBD, Mercato Centrale will offer gourmet groceries from over 20 artisans and makers, eat-in dining and a public space for people to meet, work and attend social and cultural events. There will be a butcher, fishmonger and on-site bakery.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

A hybrid retail concept goes beyond the traditional retail experience of stores displaying products, assisting customers with the selection and proceeding with the transaction. The Blow Bar concept is simple yet complex. But the persistence of what I believed was a perfect concept was what pushed me to keep going.”. Blow Bar Co.,

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