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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

Numerous conferences and sessions held over the first two days provided a comprehensive overview of market trends, featuring many exclusive international speakers. Retail investment has been especially driven by the strong performance of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish markets, alongside robust results in the UK.

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Charles & Keith co-founder Keith Wong on the brand’s global expansion 

Inside Retail

Singaporean label Charles & Keith is ramping up its global expansion, opening three flagship stores in Tokyo, Singapore, and China, following its concept debut in Seoul last year. Inside Retail: What criteria did you use to select the locations for these new flagship stores?

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Ikea’s US expansion plan: New stores, lower prices and a major NYC flagship

Inside Retail

Since entering the US 39 years ago, Swedish furniture giant Ikea has come to dominate the furniture and home goods market with its wide array of accessibly priced products, unique store layouts and dedication to providing top-tier customer service. We do have a few years before that location is going to be open, the COO said.

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Lululemon opens its largest Australian flagship store yet

Inside Retail

“The new Emporium flagship marks a significant milestone in our strategic expansion, allowing us to bring our unique retail experience to a prime Melbourne location that serves a broader guest base,” said Paul Tinkler, VP of Lululemon ANZ. ” The new store is Lululemon’s ninth Australian project for the year. .

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Moshi Moshi eyes expansion beyond Thailand, targets 200 stores by 2025

Inside Retail

Thailands mashup of Smiggle, Daiso and Miniso now has a foothold in 158 locations in 59 of Thailands 76 provinces plus Greater Bangkok. Indeed, 2025s business plan includes piloting large-format stores in such locations.

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US burger brand’s comeback: Wendy’s makes its new Australian debut

Inside Retail

The arrival of the first Australian location in 40 years will kickstart national expansion. It acquired the license in June 2023, adding 260 locations to its portfolio which now extends to more than 2900 restaurants across seven brands, generating US$5 billion sales. Five Guys hit the Australian market in 2021.

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Chick-fil-A’s head of Asia Pacific Hugh Park on the brand’s Asian expansion plan

Inside Retail

This expansion marks the beginning of a significant 10-year investment plan, with the US fast-food chain committing US$75 million to the venture. Inside Retail spoke with Hugh Park, head of Asia Pacific operations at Chick-fil-A, about the brand’s vision for the Asian market.

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