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Blanchardstown Centre welcomes Ireland’s first ‘Nike Unite’ concept store

Retail Focus

The centre acts as a key community focal point and attracts high visitor numbers from Dublin and surrounding counties, with an annual footfall of over 16 million. The centre has benefitted from an extension and extensive refurbishment process over the last 2 years, with further spend planned. The work involved a full mall upgrade.

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Rituals Cosmetics to make regional debut in centre:mk

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Located on Silbury Arcade opposite the new H Beauty flagship , the 2,571 sq ft store will open later this year. Penny Grivea, Managing Director for UK & Ireland at Rituals, said: “We are very excited to be opening a new store in Milton Keynes, one of the prime retail destinations in the UK.

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In conversation with Aesop general manager, Preet Bains

Inside Retail

Here, Australia and New Zealand general manager Preet Bains discusses the brand’s omnichannel strategy, the sensory appeal of its unique stores and the key to maintaining the relevance of a legacy brand. . IRW: Sustainability is a big focal point for all retailers these days.

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Sky opens largest shop to date at Trinity Leeds

Retail Focus

Located close to Trinity’s Commercial Street entrance, it will continue to operate in-line with the latest Covid-19 government guidelines. Through its varied lineup of retail, dining, and leisure, Trinity truly brings the Heart of Leeds to Life, working as a focal point within the city.

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England’s longest and fastest zipwire to open at Bluewater

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Skywire is the focal point of Hangloose Adventure, and includes four individual 725-metre-long zip wires linked to a 15.5-metre Landsec is redefining the Bluewater experience and Skywire is the first of nine unique attractions that will comprise Hangloose Adventure , a brand new large-scale leisure offer at Bluewater.

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Kate Spade CEO & brand president on creating social impact through collaboration

Inside Retail

Prior to joining the c-suite Fraser started her distinguished career in luxury retail apparel and fashion as a merchandising manager for Calvin Klein. IR : Mental health awareness is a focal point for Kate Spade New York, as is evident in initiatives like the recent Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation x Kate Spade New York collection.

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Eye Candy: how “beautification” becomes the new retail currency.

Retail Focus

A pop-up store is a temporary retail location that is meant to create a sense of excitement and engagement with the brand; a strong brand identity can help to achieve this goal. As much as brands experiment with pop-up store formats, concepts, or themes, they should resonate with consumers as much as they do with their identity.