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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Inside Retail : Why did you choose Fitzroy as your third store location for Melbourne? We’d just proven the bigger store concept worked beautifully in Armadale, moving from our cozy 60sqm South Yarra space to a more generous 140sqm format. For Kestelman, the true value of retail lies in authentic interactions with customers.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

So, how do retailers choose the right selection of material and tools for your store’s visual merchandising concepts? Enthral your customers by mixing and matching materials with other styles and knowing which material best suits your visual merchandising concepts. Corrosion resistance . Example 2: Window Displays Props.

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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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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2021

CEO Freddie Briance added: “We want to keep experimenting with our physical presence and smaller concept stores allow us to convey the magic of our brand and the craft of our product in a very different way.”. The post New and Lingwood launches Marylebone concept store appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In the Shop Fitting, Store Design & Visual Merchandising Dimension, visitors will be able to discover the latest trends and innovations in retail design, from modular and temporary design concepts to sustainable store solutions. The lecture programme, available online, will be interpreted into both English and German.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

River Island, one of the high-street’s most iconic names, has launched an exciting new retail concept: River Studios. River Studios will make its debut in the UK in Derby at the end of August before subsequently being rolled out to other key locations as part of River Island’s ambitious plans to reinvigorate retail. Kernan comments.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

GP: While I dont envision the Potts Point space becoming a permanent store; the residency concept is something were considering expanding to other cities in the future, both domestically and internationally, as the brand grows. IR : What considerations went into curating the brands customer experience, and how has this manifested in-store?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. 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.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2022

, has chosen Liverpool ONE to debut its new store design concept. The international footwear brand specialises in curating a unique and fashion-forward collection of products, introducing them to wider audiences through other JD retailers. Chris Cairns, Concept & Development Retail Manager, size? added: “size?’s

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Shaftesbury has announced that The Hook, a unique art gallery retail concept, has opened its flagship London store in Seven Dials in the heart of the West End. Featuring a range of both established and emerging artists, across a variety of subjects and styles, the 1,588 sq ft space is located at 37A Neal Street, adjacent to Ollie Quinn.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 19, 2022

Curated Makers hosted their first Curated Makers Market on the 19th and 20th of March, showcasing eleven independent local businesses and their handmade products to the shoppers of Trinity Leeds. Curated Makers are now determined to expand their market portfolio and be able to provide cities with more destinations for shopping small.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The new store location at Liverpool ONE is slated to open in Spring 2025 and will be the 8th store in Sephora UK’s growing physical retail portfolio, which includes stores in Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Manchester’s Trafford Centre, Newcastle’s Eldon Square and Gateshead Metrocentre.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Today, the company has announced they are taking this concept one step further by opening the doors this fall to a radically different 16,000 ft 2 shopping experience. This new urban concept store at The Well in the King West neighbourhood of Toronto marks an evolution for the brand. About Indigo Books & Music Inc.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

French luxury company Longchamp has launched its new boutique concept in Australia, trying to recreate the atmosphere of a Parisian apartment. The new store, located in Brisbane, is the first in Australia to display the new concept design, which embodies the brand’s legacy, savoir-faire, and creative spirit.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 9, 2021

Located in the Mander Centre, in a unit once home to a Debenhams, Frasers Group have invested millions to transform the building into a premium shopping destination. Frasers House has been curated to offer a full 360 lifestyle shopping experience. Most importantly it keeps jobs in the city.”.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 31, 2023

The 1700 sq ft unit will be a Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant, located in the iconic Neal’s Yard, and will feature counter dining and rotisserie chicken alongside a menu of house cured charcuterie and classic dishes, interpreted by Tom. Story Cellar will also have an expansive wine programme.

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JUNE 8, 2022

H&M HOME has opened the doors to its new standalone Concept Store in Berlin. The newly designed Concept Store is located in the vibrant Mitte area of Berlin and is set across two floors covering more than 650 square metres. Something we see as a strong complement to our digital offering.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Canada’s leading book retailer approached Dalziel & Pow to create a concept for a key new opening in Toronto. This 16,000 sqft experience honours its Canadian roots and the community that makes each Indigo location a self-declared “happy place” for customers. Customers can also take photos in front of the Selfie Wall.

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OCTOBER 15, 2023

Showfields closed its Miami and New York City locations in July and September, respectively. It has three remaining bricks-and-mortar locations, in Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Brooklyn. Showfields made the mistake of over-paying for real estate and then expanding a concept that had rather limited appeal.

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Retail Focus

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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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Battersea Power Station Located in London, UK, Battersea Power Station has transformed a 170,000sqm development in the heart of central London into a community of homes, shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, offices and over 19 acres of public space. The centre is located 17 kilometres southeast of the Melbourne CBD.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Starbucks has partnered with Amazon to introduce a new store concept in New York City, focusing on convenience by combining Starbucks Pickup and Amazon Go. The post Inside Starbucks’ latest store concept with Amazon Go appeared first on Inside Retail. Their card will be charged after they leave the store. Source: Starbucks.

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Design Middleeast

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Located in the city’s premium furniture and flooring district, the new showroom offers a convenient, upscale space for both retail and professional clientele, featuring ample parking and a curated selection of high-end products. The showroom is now open to the public.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Charity Super.Mkt concept has proved hugely popular with shoppers thanks to its curated collections of second-hand fashion. The creation of Charity Super.Mkt has brought charity retailers into mainstream retail, gaining locations that would have otherwise been inaccessible.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

IR : “Omnichannel” and “experiential retail” are some of the industry’s biggest buzzwords right now – what was Sephora’s approach to integrating these into its Melbourne Central location? ES: Sephora’s Australian store fit-outs are carefully curated to resonate with the local market while maintaining the brand’s global identity.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Following two successful H Beauty store openings across England, the latest H beauty, will be located at St James Quarter, in the heart of Edinburgh’s shopping district. Harrods has launched its first stand-alone H beauty destination in Scotland, in the heart of Edinburgh. © Sandy Young Photography Sandy Young/scottishphotographer.com.

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MAY 4, 2021

Retail design agency UXUS have announced the details of Clinique Laboratories, a new retail concept developed in collaboration with globally renowned skincare and cosmetics brand Clinique. The new retail concept which launched in Shenzhen in December 2020, illustrates the science behind every Clinique product.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

DFS Group, the world’s premier luxury travel retailer which is privately held and majority owned by LVMH, recently unveiled a new concept set to redefine the beauty shopping landscape. Blain said customers are leaving refreshed and inspired with tailored recommendations from its team of beauty consultants.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The company is opening two new locations in Singapore soon. The first location will be an indoor playground at Orchard’s Cineleisure, which will offer sporty concepts like rock-climbing, which are designed for children, teens and adults alike.

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VMS

AUGUST 9, 2021

The first location is expected to open at Nashville International Airport later this summer. The locations incorporate complementary brands from Hudson’s and Dufry’s. Seven additional locations, including at Dallas Love Field Airport and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, will follow.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Now, blockchain is building on the foundations of both by influencing everything from payments and loyalty programs to retail locations and supply chains. Building locations with blockchain You don’t need flashy graphics or expensive virtual reality headsets to enter the metaverse. Retail’s blocks used to be entirely brick and mortar.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The store, located on Cheapside, is set to open in Autumn 2021. Described by ZARA as a model for its online and instore integration concept, the store also offers ‘Store Mode’ functionality for guests through the Zara app. Paul’s Cathedral.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

MAPIC is launching its Retail Village concept for MAPIC 2022. A major, central location has been set aside within the Palais des Festivals for the show – to attract the most progressive, innovative and connected retail brands in the industry. Francesco Pupillo, Director of MAPIC.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

A beach club birthday celebration The collaboration was orchestrated by event management company Studio Messa, which contacted the Fayshell team and pitched its concept of a”sensory experience” that incorporated two new Magnum flavours – Double Sunlover and Double Starchaser – into a mini-facial.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From conceptualizsation to takeoff After Herning and Grieco finalised the concept idea for Thirteen Lune, they set about raising funds from friends and family in an initial angel round. Thirteen Lune launched at a pivotal time for beauty, when curated beauty selection was so important.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Pre-loved consciously curated boutique fittings At the intersection of Gould and Hall Street, the Bondi Beach store is situated in a sought-after location on the suburb’s premier shopping strip. The 1,292-square-foot boutique is the brand’s seventh location and has been crowned the flagship for good reason.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Since launching in Melbourne in 2014, Belles Hot Chicken (Belles) has grown to six existing locations, including a new opening in Bondi, Sydney, a few weeks ago, and is now looking to raise between $1 million and $2 million to fund further expansion. In the campaign’s first week, it received over 1,000 expressions of interest (EOIs).

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