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Pret A Manger opens city debut at Gloucester Quays, diversifying food offer

Retail Focus

The destination has also this year welcomed a first dedicated Gloucester space for Krispy Kreme, and a second unit in the region for Bakers & Baristas, highlighting the breadth of choice available for each visit intention.

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

With an expanded area and a new space dedicated to brand licensing (IP), LeisurUp, the zone dedicated to leisure and immersive experiences, brought together leading players such as Bandai Namco, Citywave, Cits Immersives, Hasbro, Dama Dreams, Dedem, Hupalupa, Smiley, QubicaAMF, Pausa, TF1 Licensing, Universal, Walltopia, and Zero Latency VR.

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Fragrance brand Flâner to open its first flagship store in Melbourne

Inside Retail

The palette designed by local architect Chris Thompson Studio is used throughout the space, and the rhythmic ceiling grid was kept, improved, and used as a highlight. We wanted to provide people with this space to share the artistic story that matches the scientific formulation behind each creation,” said co-founder Andrew Hardeman.

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Focus Five: 2025 Trends

Retail Works Inc

How are you bringing natural materials, daylight, plantlife, images of nature, and fresh air into your selling space? Color palettes & earthy tones are in – creating mysterious, warm, safe spaces. flooring, or in artwork, are infiltrating our selling spaces and making strong statements. Bold is also in!

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Sneaker culture and strategic zones: Inside Foot Locker’s new Melbourne flagship

Inside Retail

IR : Can you elaborate on how this partnership came to life and why it’s a focal point of the store? How do you ensure the in-store experience stays consistent and personalised, especially in such a large, technology-driven space? They will launch their season from our store, which highlights how impactful the space is.

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Googong Town Centre project in NSW gets boost from development site sale

Inside Retail

The project has a 450-metre frontage and is expected to become a focal point and hub for the Googong community. The winning bidder was Stevens Group, which has experience in developing premium retail sites and will partner with GTPL in the planning of any development on the space. per cent through to 2035.

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FitPink springs into Victoria Square Belfast for debut store

Retail Focus

Sustainability will also be a focal point in the store, with all packaging made from compostable material, acid-free tissue paper and the use of eco-friendly soy-based ink in all printing. The brand is opening a 2,300 sq ft space located opposite Calvin Klein and Hollister on Ann Street, the lower ground floor later this month.