Retail Focus

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. We’re opening new stores at speed, but also reviewing existing locations and rolling out re-sites to prime spots across the UK.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore the fascinating journey of retail evolution, shedding light on the forces that have shaped the industry over the years. The journey of retail formats, as we know them, began with specialty stores, where retailers differentiated themselves through elevated service, expansive inventory, and deep local knowledge.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 21, 2023

US-based apparel chain Old Navy is reportedly exploring a possible expansion to India. According to India Retailing , Reliance Retail is thinking of bringing Old Navy and Banana Republic, which are both owned by Gap Inc, to the country. India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Spanning two floors, the 1103sqm retail space features distinct areas dedicated to specific product categories. Located in the iconic T&G Building on Collins Street, Loewe’s first Melbourne store reflects the luxury fashion brand’s investment in art and design. Loewe Melbourne Image supplied.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Featuring the first bricks-and-mortar store for cult beauty brand Drunk Elephant and an expansive 10-acre rooftop park designed for social engagement and sustainability, The Exchange TRX is on track to become a world-class retail destination. One of the anchor tenants will be Seibu, spanning four levels and occupying some 250,000sqft.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2023

Promenaden Management, the company behind Oslo’s luxury retail destination, has announced the opening of Lucid Motors’ first store in Scandinavia. This opening spurs a new era in sustainable luxury in Oslo, expanding the top segment in the Nordics and placing Oslo as the most exciting retail destination in the region.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The new flagship store – the brand’s first in the US – features about 1300sqm of retail space, as well as a recording studio for musical artists, a 23-metre hat wall, a bar, live DJs performing daily, and a Secret Room featuring sought-after items in the streetwear market. Thus, the brand and location were a perfect fit.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The new flagship store – the brand’s first in the US – features about 1300sqm of retail space, as well as a recording studio for musical artists, a 23-metre hat wall, a bar, live DJs performing daily, and a Secret Room featuring sought-after items in the streetwear market. Thus, the brand and location were a perfect fit.

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Inside Retail

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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Design Retail Space

AUGUST 15, 2020

It is fantastic news for fashion fans. Irish retailer is counting days to the long-waited opening of its first store in Warsaw on the 20th August 2020. And Primark made plans for further expansion. But let’s be honest, the Irish brand enters a very strong retail market of affordable clothing and homeware in Central Europe.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

Investors nowadays undertake a large amount of commercial due diligence before they invest and they are good at identifying genuine growth stories, particularly in the retail space. This may include new stores, new geographies/overseas expansion, new product categories, and growth for each channel, including digital sales.

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Inside Retail

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. But hybridisation in retail has been happening for some time and according to Leigh Dole, founder and director of Blow Bar Co., 7 Deadly Sins.

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Luxury fashion brand Self-Portrait has opened a store in London with mirrored surfaces and Cornish clay walls that combines "minimalism, materiality and colour.". Mirrors visually extended the space and blurred the boundaries of the store. Antique furniture was combined with contemporary pieces throughout the store.

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Quarter 20

JULY 12, 2019

Intrigued by its vibrant and vast nature, Quarter20 had a field trip to evaluate the hype, and experience the fusion between art and retail. We applauded the exterior’s paintwork for its expansive surface area coverage and embrace of the original brick beneath it. The Chicago pop-up is its first collection on tour.

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Greater Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Surrounded by numerous other retail brands, the cafe is a multifunctional hospitality and leisure space with imported coffee, a bespoke shop area, and a seminar lounge. The design of the mtl cafe adds to the engaging retail experience. Engaging customer journey: Cactus Fashion Store. Images: Boundary Space Design.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2022

ft retail destination in Ireland. Designed as an aspirational place to explore and shop, Frasers Newbridge boasts a range of beauty, fashion, lifestyle, premium and contemporary accessories and childrenswear. Frasers Newbridge opens as a modern and engaging retail space, which we’re excited to open in Ireland.”

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 13, 2022

The plans will see FLANNELS stores open in Dublin, Cork and Blanchardstown, all offering the very best in luxury fashion, through a world-class shopping destination and vibrant in-store experience. For FLANNELS by Argent Design. FLANNELS Dublin is set to be the next flagship in the brand’s roll-out of trailblazing flagship stores.

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Creative Displays Now

JUNE 30, 2021

Those in the retail space know that how and what customers buy has changed drastically over the past decade. It’s crucial for small and large businesses throughout the retail industry to know what’s next. This increased desire for instant order fulfillment has led to an expansion in the order fulfillment industry.

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