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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The brand has recently doubled down on its Melbourne presence with the opening of its concept store in Hawksburn Village. The biggest difference between Best Jumpers’ flagship store and its concept store is the potential to reach a different demographic.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

After years of searching and research, Ross eventually realized just how large of a market there was for consumers like herself and knew she had to take matters into her own hands. It is this deep understanding of how consumers want to be marketed to and the power of storytelling that Ross has achieved success.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Greeting card retailer Hallmark Australia has opened a new concept retail store at Blackburn Square Shopping Centre in Victoria. “We will use our concept store to test and learn, which will enable us to bring innovative, market-leading product, and display solutions to our customers and consumers.”

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

EE has unveiled its new concept store designed to give customers a more immersive experience combined with expert knowledge. Bridget Lea, MD of Commercial in BT’s Consumer Division, said: “ We’ve created an experiential space where customers can get expert advice, or just have some fun with the very latest technology. EE One Braham.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Sports footwear and apparel store New Balance has opened its first UCC retail concept store at Bondi Junction in Sydney. ” The post New Balance opens first Australian UCC concept store in Sydney appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. The store is one of New Balance’s eight UCC-style stores in the world.

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JULY 10, 2024

Witnessing the phenomenal response to our original brand experience centre underscores the desire for consumers to explore the world of photography and we’re delighted that this growth has led to the opening of a significantly larger interactive hub.”

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The cultural mind: Creating meaningful connections Modern consumers and especially the young and fast in society seek more than products, they want identity, belonging, and cultural relevance. As a result, brands that embrace cultural narratives within their retail environments will foster a deeper sense of connection with their audiences.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

When you think about the types of businesses millennials and Gen Z consumers frequent, apparel or beauty brands may come to mind first, but what about home goods? Research shows that millennials make up an increasingly large part of the consumer base for home goods and furnishings, which includes products ranging from bedspreads to furniture.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

Craft distillery Archie Rose has launched Tailored Spirits Live, a unique pop-up activation where consumers can customise their own gin or whisky. The post Archie Rose’s new pop-up concept allows customers to customise their liquor appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Fashion brand Farage has launched a five-story concept store in Sydney, as it marks its 25th year in the industry. The concept store is about showcasing our tailoring, creating unique experiences for customers and encouraging collaborations with other creatives – it’s a mature version of who we are as a brand.

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JUNE 11, 2023

US beauty giant Sephora has brought its ‘Store of the Future’ concept to Shanghai’s East Nanjing Road, the brand’s second globally after launching in Singapore last year. The post Sephora China launches ‘Store of the Future’ retail concept in Shanghai appeared first on Inside Retail.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Wittner worked with The General Store to develop the new store concept, drawing on the retail agency’s design expertise as well as its own insights from market research and staff surveys conducted last year to better understand what customers want and expect when they walk into a Wittner store. “And Image: Supplied. Telling the brand story.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

The brand’s fifth store in Singapore, which is located in Ion Orchard, features an “enhanced shopping experience” that aims to introduce more consumers to Desigual through a new perspective on the brand. The art gallery concept. Consumers have a particular way of consuming and doing business,” he noted.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

After closing its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, the brand initially planned to open a boutique in Bondi Beach. Coming to the consumer Ecoya has a strong online business partially attributed to its loyal following.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Today, the Salomon customer includes Pilates princesses whose ‘fit checks’ on social media have contributed to the virality of the shoe styles, whilst the brand still caters to its core original consumer of adventure seekers. Providing consumers with more paths to purchase the brand has helped drive Salomon’s viral success in recent years.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

The ‘Space’ retail concept enables customers to interact with the Polestar brand, meet product specialists and take a test drive in the all-electric Polestar 2. The concept was recently named “Most Immersive Brand Home” by leading design publication Wallpaper*. I think consumers these days are very used to buying things online.

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JANUARY 5, 2025

The concept was originally coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book, The Great Good Place , and refers to places beyond work and home where people gather and connect. Additionally, a report released by trend forecasting company WGSN revealed a growing consumer profile type, a group they dubbed Gleamers.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Leading outdoor sportswear brand Helly Hansen has unveiled its new concept store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. Inside the new concept store, exploration, adventure and tactility are reported to be front of mind, with inspiration taken from the brand’s Scandinavian heritage. Here’s why appeared first on Inside Retail.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Their ability to create highly curated experiences that are tailored to regional tastes, cultural preferences, and local consumers is made possible by this approach. In a world where consumers value authenticity, it’s important for brands to reflect the cultural heritage of a location to avoid appearing detached or overly globalised.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us Asia is shifting away from traditional retail formats, introducing a series of innovative concept stores across Asia, as it seeks to tap into the lucrative ‘kidult’ segment. In Singapore and Malaysia, the company introduced the ‘Toy + Play’ concept. Kidults are adults who purchase toys and collectibles. “We

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This neo-surrealist concept, as surprising as it is inspiring, perfectly embodies the fair’s mission: to push the boundaries of commerce, encourage the discovery of unexpected products, and delight visitors at every moment. The Flow of Fashion exhibition by Daniela Leonini seamlessly merged the world of retail with experience.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Investors are returning to the market with growing volumes, particularly in Southeast Europe and the UK, adopting an opportunistic strategy centred around winning concepts. The retail market of 2025 will become a complex ecosystem where attracting top brands, creating the right concepts, and improving customer experiences are essential.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

He observed that younger consumers are becoming more focused on the circular economy, and Levi’s has seen positive feedback from this cohort so far. “To The service is the first of its kind in Singapore, enabling consumers to work with a tailor to customise their favourite denim items.

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JUNE 27, 2023

After pushing Australian businesses to consider environmental and social issues for over a decade with no apparent results, consumers now find it difficult to believe brands’ claims that they’re going green, according to a recent report by strategy firm Possible. It really is a creativity challenge, rather than a cost challenge.”

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Rapid regional expansion with Singapore as the key focus “Like many global brands, JD Sports has chosen Singapore as its key city in Southeast Asia to capture rising demand in the region and trial new retail concepts and products,” said Andre Loong, CEO of JD Sports Southeast Asia. “We

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

The New Balance UCC (uncommonly common concept) store is redefining the traditional retail experience by placing people, not products, at the forefront of the retail experience. New Balance sits at the intersection of sports and cultural heritage and its new UCC concept stores aim to reflect that.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

In collaboration with global retail design agency, Checkland Kindleysides , they created a one-of-a-kind cosmetics counter that would ‘own the room’ and leave consumers in no doubt of Hourglass’s market-leading expertise.

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APRIL 2, 2025

Officially reopening its doors on April 3, the reimagined store features a striking new concept that blends innovation with immersive sensory experiences, marking a bold move to redefine the bricks-and-mortar shopping experience. To visually see those ingredients is a really important part of the consumer journey.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They add that while eco-conscious choices resonate with today’s consumers, there is more to it than recycled content alone. Retailers showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices can set themselves apart in a competitive market, appealing to the growing demographic of environmentally aware consumers.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Inside Retail spoke with Natalie Ellis, vice president and GM for Foot Locker Asia Pacific about why the global retailer selected Melbourne Central as the location for its first new-concept flagship store in Australia, and fourth globally. NE: Our team has consistent values about being ‘always on’ for our consumers.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

With brands having to work harder than ever to maintain attention, loyalty and consumer spend, powering authenticity with imagination – have driven impressive commercial results through dynamic retail design. Checkland Kindleysides collaborated with adidas on a highly-directional concept store, 8428 Melrose.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Known for its unwavering commitment to innovation and authenticity, Cheaney’s latest boutique represents a strategic move not just in retail location, but in aligning with a broader cultural shift – a renewed appreciation amongst modern consumers for quality, heritage, and an ever-evolving “buy less, buy better” mindset.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Iconic has launched a Hubbed concept store at the new Martin Place metro station, featuring a ‘Click, Try and Collect’ shopping experience. Our collaboration with The Iconic and CouriersPlease allows us to offer a truly exceptional service that caters to the evolving needs of modern consumers.”

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

In the same report, Lacik stated, “We are transforming the perception of Pandora into a full jewelry brand and unlocking the next chapter of our growth by attracting more consumers to our brand. Step by step we are capturing the many untapped opportunities, and we will continue to invest in our strategic growth initiatives.”

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Most recently, on September 10, Finnish lifestyle brand Marimekko opened ‘ Marimekko Concept Store’ on the mall’s ground floor. Is Marimekko Concept Store really a concept store? It has been open for more than two years and is a clearly distinct retail concept leveraging the Marimekko brand.

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APRIL 6, 2025

With malls, e-commerce giants, and niche retailers vying for consumer attention, these legacy institutions must reimagine their purpose in an increasingly digital and experience-driven retail environment. Gen Z consumers and affluent female shoppers are especially drawn to curated selections that reflect their values and aesthetics.

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JULY 22, 2024

New Balance has opened its largest Australian shoe store in Melbourne Central, marking its third UCC concept store as it expands in the country. The 300sqm store – its name short for Uncommonly Common Concept – offers lifestyle and performance collections along with Made in USA and UK products.

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