Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sports footwear and apparel manufacturer New Balance has opened its first Grey Store in the Southern Hemisphere – at Sydney’s The Galeries shopping centre. Perfume Playground founder and Australian fragrance expert Samantha Copland partnered with the brand to curate the scents. New Balance recorded worldwide sales of US$5.3

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Inside Retail

MARCH 6, 2023

Heubel, in discussion with Inside Retail managing editor Heather McIlvaine, highlighted the US and global retailers at the forefront of the industry who are introducing cutting edge innovations, and are shaping the way that consumers shop and spend. You can watch the Masterclass sponsored by Adobe here.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The EuroShop trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from 26th February to 2nd March 2023, will showcase the latest developments in retail design, shop fitting and visual merchandising. The offerings range from store architecture, design and planning to displays, sales counters and shopping carts.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Showfields closed its Miami and New York City locations in July and September, respectively. It has three remaining bricks-and-mortar locations, in Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Brooklyn. The Brooklyn store will be expanded by 2,500 sq feet, to 14,000 sq feet, to accommodate brands relocating from the two stores that closed.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

The first physical iteration of their recent rebrand, and the largest of 5 London-based Tower locations. Neon signage and Tower’s iconic light box sneaker wall creates a unique and elevated shopping experience while respecting their heritage trademark identity. . ” says Gerry Demopoulos, Director of Tower London.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

TikTok’s algorithm, for example, curates feeds based on user activity and preferences, not engagement rates. TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest are starting to integrate native social commerce features, allowing users to hit ‘Shop Now’ on their favourite product-based posts and check out on the app. With over 4.95

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading shopping and leisure destinations, will join Edinburgh and Bristol as new stores for the brand which has previously opened successful pop-ups in London, Glasgow and Reading. The Charity Super.Mkt concept has proved hugely popular with shoppers thanks to its curated collections of second-hand fashion.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Today, the company has announced they are taking this concept one step further by opening the doors this fall to a radically different 16,000 ft 2 shopping experience. We are thrilled to offer our customers an elevated experience that is much more than a shop. About Indigo Books & Music Inc.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Located close to BOXPARK Wembley and the National Stadium, since opening, the store has quickly become a popular destination for both locals and visitors. With our prime location and compelling offers, we anticipated a surge in foot traffic during this celebratory period. Tian Tian signed a 15-year lease with Quintain for the 4,268 sq.

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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. Not only does it mark the 22nd store opening in the UK, but it is also the 2nd high street stand-alone location.

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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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APRIL 11, 2023

This move marks a significant expansion for Lone Design Club, bringing a unique shopping experience to the people of Wembley Park. At The Club Apartment, visitors can expect a carefully curated selection of one-of-a-kind products from emerging, mindful brands in Homeware, Lifestyle, Beauty, and Fashion.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

DFS Group, the world’s premier luxury travel retailer which is privately held and majority owned by LVMH, recently unveiled a new concept set to redefine the beauty shopping landscape. Profiling technology and analytics also help to optimise recommendations personalised for everyone.

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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. OM: There are a few factors.

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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. The 1,292-square-foot boutique is the brand’s seventh location and has been crowned the flagship for good reason.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2023

The pop-up store is located at Emporium Melbourne and will be open until September 24. A standard shop wouldn’t have been the Thankyou way – this is an experimental space for education and connection, and we’re really looking forward to bringing it to life.”

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Landsec has announced the launch of two independent brands at Trinity – local retail pop-up Curated Makers, and luxury sneaker and streetwear specialist Kick Game. Curated Makers is a marketplace designed to champion local independent businesses and entrepreneurs, providing them with space in a physical retail environment.

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APRIL 10, 2024

With the recent announcement of Manchester opening earlier this year, Sephora has listened again to the overwhelming demand from their engaged community, making Newcastle the next North East location for Sephora UK.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The location of the store is prime, situated in a busy commercial area of the city known for its chic bars, restaurants, galleries, hotels, and boutiques. The company wants customers to have the same brand experience regardless of where they shop. The new Lladró concept store is located at 435 W. 14th Street, New York, NY 10014.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2021

The store format, which is customised for each location, features a range of gourmet produce from local suppliers including speciality growers, bakers, producers and cafes. Speaking from the opening today, Australian retail expert and QUT professor of marketing Gary Mortimer told Inside Retail about the “highly curated range”.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2024

DFS Group, the world’s foremost luxury travel retailer, and Douyin Life Service, China’s leading short-video platform, have forged an unprecedented alliance, heralding a new era of shopping experiences tailored to Chinese travellers. This streamlined the shopping experience when compared to physical cash card redemption.

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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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2024

But the reality is, today, The Shop Around the Corner would stand a much better chance of survival, thanks to the revival of indie bookstores in recent years. But the reality is, today, The Shop Around the Corner would stand a much better chance of survival, thanks to the revival of indie bookstores in recent years.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

But it wasn’t long before Cox realised that there was an opportunity to create something bigger than a temporary shop. “I Makers & Merchants Barossa is now a permanent retail location in the heart of Tanunda, housing 16 bays filled with handmade and locally sourced goods.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

But it wasn’t long before Cox realised that there was an opportunity to create something bigger than a temporary shop. “I Makers & Merchants Barossa is now a permanent retail location in the heart of Tanunda, housing 16 bays filled with handmade and locally sourced goods.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2021

Now we can run our stores as fulfillment locations and do contactless delivery. It means that where possible, we’ve been able to keep our staff working, we can still provide the opportunity for a business like ours with a large store footprint to engage and utilise those physical locations, even when we can’t open them.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Spanish women’s fashion brand Bimba Y Lola has just opened a new 4,000 sq ft store at 211-213 Regent Street, showcasing carefully curated collections, a brand showroom and a programme of events, making it the brand’s most active flagship globally. The lettings span more than 10,000 sq ft of new retail space.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

A gym membership for your skin In addition to the pop-up with Magnum at Bondi Beach, the membership-based skin clinic recently opened a second location in Sydney’s Neutral Bay. The new location is bigger than the first and feels like walking into a skincare spaceship with its monochromatic colour palette and metallic surfaces.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The company is opening two new locations in Singapore soon. The first location will be an indoor playground at Orchard’s Cineleisure, which will offer sporty concepts like rock-climbing, which are designed for children, teens and adults alike.

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Dezeen

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Finnish plastic-free paint company Cover Story has opened its first shop : a "paint studio" fitted out by interior designer Linda Bergroth to offer customers multiple ways to explore colour. The Cover Story Paint Studio is located in a small shopfront in central Helsinki. The shop is located in a historic 1905 building.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

which offers a curated range of products that are rated 4 stars and above, are top sellers, or are trending on Amazon.co.uk. The store is conveniently located in Bluewater, just southeast of central London. Curators have selected some of the most popular items from the millions of products available for purchase on Amazon.co.uk.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

The announcement signifies the brand’s commitment to delivering great shopping experiences in iconic destinations worldwide. According to David Hamaty, general manager for North Asia at Levi Strauss & Co, the decision to reopen the store in Kyoto was led by a desire to elevate the shopping experience for consumers.

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Dezeen

MARCH 27, 2024

Named Foodie Social, the 2,000-square-metre food market is located within the Hong Shou Fang community – a residential area in Shanghai's Putuo district known for its classic "longtang" laneway architecture. The duo won the emerging interior designer of the year category at the 2019 Dezeen Awards.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Following two successful H Beauty store openings across England, the latest H beauty, will be located at St James Quarter, in the heart of Edinburgh’s shopping district. Harrods has launched its first stand-alone H beauty destination in Scotland, in the heart of Edinburgh. © Sandy Young Photography Sandy Young/scottishphotographer.com.

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APRIL 3, 2023

The store’s location on Commercial Way provides easy access to the town centre and train station. Dominic and Priya Aurora-Crowe, owners of Lark London, said: “Expanding our brand has always been a goal of ours, and we are so proud to be opening our first location outside of London in Woking’s Victoria Place.

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MARCH 27, 2023

The multi-million-pound investment has transformed the Arndale Centre space, one of the city’s main shopping destinations, into a five-floor retail destination with dedicated areas for football, running, specialist sports, men’s, women’s, and kids’ wear.

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APRIL 21, 2022

Harrods has opened H beauty Bristol, the brand’s fourth standalone beauty store in the UK, this time located in The Mall, Cribbs Causeway. The curated product offering, paired with Harrods renowned retail innovation and expert-driven service, creates a beauty paradise for enthusiasts to discover, and enhance their inner and outer wellbeing.

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