Retail Focus

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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Retail Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

EL&N Café, famously dubbed as “the most instagrammable café in the world”, has secured almost 8,000 sq ft of space on the bustling New Street, adjacent to Zara, and will offer an expansive 20m double-height frontage.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The high perfumery now has six global flagships with plans to open another four locations within the APAC region over the next 12 months. The stronghold that department stores have on the market share meant that partnering with department stores and the right ones was essential for the success of the brand’s Australian expansion. “By

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Kids fashion and occasion-wear brand Bardot Junior has launched its standalone website in the US, as part of its international expansion and growth. He added that Bardot Junior will enter department stores overseas – including Hudson Bay in Canada, and Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Dillard’s – who have picked up the brand in the US. “We’re

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In a press release, Kardashian stated, “The expansion into the menswear space is a major milestone for the brand and a testament to Skims’ commitment to providing solutions for everybody. In addition to the expansion of the menswear market, there is also a growing demand for innovation within the men’s underwear industry.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Major department store, tick. The compression and expansion of its various laneways and squares conjures intrigue and discovery. Store formats vary in size, shape and identity, whereby guidelines seem relaxed and autonomous, in turn creating a sense of individuality amongst its buildings and retailers. Cinema, tick.

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Inside Retail

JULY 5, 2021

Retail environments were already evolving to become more engaging spaces when Covid-19 hit, but the pandemic has underlined just how important the social experience is to us. But for retail stores and shopping centres re-imagining the spaces they provide, just as important is the need to get construction projects right the first time.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

We envisioned a label in which shoppers could ‘see’ what they were buying properly, rather than touring packets of folded linen in department stores. HW: In the throes of 2020’s Melbourne lockdown, we unveiled our inaugural store in Abbotsford, as well as that expansive wonderland-meets-warehouse in Brunswick.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The structural aspect of the Australia retail sector has been substantially shaped by town planning schemes, a handful of dominant local retailers and relatively concentrated ownership of shopping centres and major retail properties.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2023

The first is the perennial issue of whether or not the various markets can absorb the new space becoming available as developers open the doors of their newest projects. That may be an issue in cities such as Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, where substantial new space is coming online. The past as prologue.

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Retail Design Institute

AUGUST 4, 2021

Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. Effectively leveraging Project Planner direct report’s contributions to all Bloomingdale’s Store Environment project categories including: New Store Capital Projects, Renovations and Expansions. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration.

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VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

The path to expansion in global markets is littered with potholes and land mines. The potholes are easy to see and can usually be avoided or at least mitigated with proper planning. The first and seemingly most effective is to have an agreement with a department store for sales space on their floor.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ten years after he opened his first cafe in 2013, there are now more than 140 worldwide, the most recent new market entry being Vietnam early this year, most recently followed by a debut store in downtown Toronto, Canada this month. We don’t want to be like Starbucks, we don’t want to be everywhere,” Shoji explains. “I

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2022

Australian discount department store Harris Scarfe is moving “full-steam ahead” with its strategic growth plans, despite rising inflation and growing concerns about an economic recession. “We’re Aggressive expansion has been a top priority for the business since it was acquired by Spotlight Retail Group in 2020.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Japanese retailer Muji unveiled its largest flagship store in Southeast Asia, with the recent reopening of Muji Plaza Singapura in the heart of Singapore, following a transformative makeover. Even ‘Cafe&Meal Muji’ has joined in on the expansion, now comfortably accommodating up to 94 diners with a festive menu available until December 27.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

With over 200 stores and a slew of international brands, including Celine, Ganni, Levi’s and Reebok, United Arrows is one of the country’s largest select shops, which is a kind of mini department store. Just because you have a space, it doesn’t necessarily mean anything’s going to move. Focus on Asia.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2023

Marquee Retail Group, the parent company of Colette by Colette Hayman (CBCH) and The Daily Edited (TDE), is aiming to expand its market share through acquisitions and expansions. In an interview with Inside Retail , he discussed how CBCH and TDE are rebounding following collapse, as well as his plans to expand in the years to come.

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Inside Retail

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. Further, the store offers a blend of aesthetics and functionality.

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VMS

JULY 22, 2021

Luxury retailers established hard shops around the atrium, making the ground floor a combination of luxury mall and department store aesthetics. In homage to Wyman, the store café is called Café Lance. A series of flowing pendent tresses with intersecting light beams framed in a wood veneer illuminate the space.

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Creative Displays Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Choosing the right store floor plan can have a profound effect on the way customers navigate the store, interact with your merchandise and whether they decide to purchase any products. The following section will discuss common store layouts, along with their pros and cons.

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Greater Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The focus is thus on the products; all design mechanisms such as spatial planning, shelf layout and product categorisation work towards the goal of yielding maximum profits at maximum efficiency. The experience-based store, however, operates on different principles. In-store hospitality offerings: mtl Coffee Shop.

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VMS

JULY 22, 2021

Luxury retailers established hard shops around the atrium, making the ground floor a combination of luxury mall and department store aesthetics. In homage to Wyman, the store café is called Café Lance. A series of flowing pendent tresses with intersecting light beams framed in a wood veneer illuminate the space.

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