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Daiso, Muji, Moshi Moshi? Why this Japanese-inspired chain is taking off

Inside Retail

Even the name Moshi Moshi is a Japanese phrase – it’s an informal way of saying “hello” when answering a phone call from a family member or friend – and given the love of Thai people for Japanese culture and products, that isn’t such a bad marketing tool. Some stores also sell pet accessories.

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Analysis: A Japanese retailer with Lofty overseas prospects

Inside Retail

In each case, the arrival of these brands in new markets has generally been greeted with huge enthusiasm. The reasons for the appeal of Japanese retailers are easy to understand: they have good store designs, often with small footprints that make tidy, efficient use of space without appearing cluttered. The Loft experience.

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“Fairly unique”: How Ikea plans to do things differently in New Zealand

Inside Retail

Announced in 2019 , the 34,000sqm store will be located at Sylvia Park in Auckland. He said that New Zealand is a smaller market compared to other countries, including Australia, where Ikea has had a presence for 50 years. In terms of online shopping, New Zealand rates highly compared to many markets.

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Marimekko Returns to New York

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Finnish design house Marimekko (Helsinki) has opened a new experiential retail space in SoHo. Located at 97 Wooster St., Its key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. it replaces a New York flagship that closed at the end of last year. In all, Marimekko has about 150 stores in 35 countries.

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Space Illumination

Retail Works Inc

Space Illumination will make or break your selling environment. The correct lighting will create an atmosphere that reflects your brand, showcases your products, and appeals to your target market – all helping to increase sales. 2) Multiple Types of Artificial Light – no one likes a space with a monotone light level.

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More than a mall: How The Exchange TRX aims to redefine retail in Malaysia

Inside Retail

The mall will include retailers such as Gentle Monster; Maison Kitsuné and the 28th location of its acclaimed Café Kitsuné; California-based, celeb-approved athleisure brand, Alo Yoga; as well as Finnish textile, clothing and home furnishings brand, Marimekko. The mixed-use development will be anchored by a 1.3

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Vietnam’s Vincom shifts focus from expansion to upgrades

Inside Retail

Vincom is easily the largest mall developer and operator in Vietnam, and wants to focus less on new development this year and more on a trifecta of objectives aimed at its existing mall fleet: driving rental growth, upgrading its market positioning, and strengthening the shaky operating metrics of elements of its far-flung portfolio.

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