Retail Focus

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It will initially open as an exclusive festive pop-up store with a retail space of 255 sqm and in Spring 2024 an expansion of an additional 176 sqm will follow to include Lush’s transformative Lush Spa. The post Lush returns to iconic London location appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2025

Koko Black has unveiled its newest flagship store at Chadstones Market Pavillion, marking its 20th location in the country. The space features light wood finishes, brass accents, sage green highlights, and Koko Blacks signature supermint colour.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sovereign Centros has announced that local homeware and gifts retailer, Fig & Fox, has opened at Festival Place , one of the UK’s top 25 retail and leisure destinations. Founded by couple, James and Helen Mitchell, this opening marks the brand’s second permanent location, joining its sister site in Romsey.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Minimalistic clothing brand, Absence of Colour, lifestyle brand, Rockett St George, independent watch retailer, Mr Jones Watches, and a creative activation run by community organisation, My Runway Group, have joined Seven Dials’ diverse array of creative and aspirational brands, located in the heart of London’s West End. .

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker has opened a whisky-tasting space named Johnnie Walker Blue Room at Pitt Street Mall. In addition, the location features the Ritual Bar, considered the ornate centrepiece, where guided tastings are hosted by expert whisky connoisseurs. The whisky-tasting space will open until December 29.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This prime location showcases an exquisite selection of renowned watch brands and fine jewellery collections, offering clients an unparalleled shopping experience. Whether you are searching for a statement piece to elevate your style or a timeless gift for a loved one, the Goldsmiths team is dedicated to helping you find the perfect item.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Online florist Floraly launched an equity crowdfund aimed squarely at growing its position in the almost $1 billion flower gifting space. We can change Australia’s almost $1 billion flower gifting industry, reduce waste and deliver a customer experience that is second-to-none.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

The new 1,500 square foot store, located on Upper Peel Avenue will feature the brands core ranges, alongside its seasonal love-themed product range in celebration of Valentines Day. As such, on opening day the first 200 customers will be gifted exclusive complimentary goody bags, complete with items from the newest product ranges.

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Retail Focus

MAY 21, 2021

The Village is a collection of five neighbouring Anya Hindmarch stores located near Sloane Street. Inspired by the British cafe of old but reimagined with the finest ingredients, and some trademark Anya humour, the Cafe offers a selection of specially created AH cakes and biscuits, designed to eat in or be taken away as gifts.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 13, 2021

American clothing and accessories retailer Gap have announced the opening of ‘The Little Boutique’, a pop-up GapKids shop located in Westfield, White City. The pop-up will sell clothing and gifts for babies and toddlers (0-5 years), and include many exclusive products not available in other Gap stores.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The space features a walk-in service bar designed to coach owners on how to resolve machine faults at home, a retail area where experts offer live demonstrations and recommendations coupled with other offerings such as gift wrappings and personalisation services.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Beauty retailer Mecca is creating new opportunities to connect with Christmas shoppers by introducing gift card vending machines in high foot traffic areas of Australia’s major cities. The technology combines PayWave and credit card payment with dispensing capabilities for gift cards between $25 – $100. Global uptake.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The brand has also rapidly expanded its presence in this market, including two major locations in Bangkok and Vietnam’s tourist hotspot Ba Na Hills. The inherent unpredictability of these items replicates the thrill of receiving an unanticipated gift. Pop Mart posted 478.3

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Retail Focus

JULY 27, 2022

Champagne maker Moët & Chandon opened its first permanent space in Europe within the Harrods beauty halls in London on 7th July 2022. The centre piece of the space facing out onto Basil Street in Knightsbridge is an organic, hand-sculpted chandelier, that spans a curving bar and visually connects the bar with its environs.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Four brands have launched a total of 8,740 sq ft of retail space, further diversifying the large array of shopping options available to Merry Hill visitors. Ted Baker is joined by Paperchase , which has opened a 2,350 sq ft space on the lower mall opposite Waterstones. Sovereign Centros has announced a series of openings at Merry Hill.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 18, 2024

So it is crucial in this space for retailers to focus not just on the acquisition space, but more so than ever, how they retain their customers and create customer experiences that drive loyalty. Or you may have purchased a gift card in a store and you can’t use that online. Those experiences add friction.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

What started in 2019 as a six-month pop-up shop that welcomed 3000 visitors on opening day has quickly turned into a full-blown retail operation with multiple bricks-and-mortar locations, a wide range of SKUs, and several intriguing collaborations. It was also during this quiet period that they were able to raise US$5.8

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

IR: How do you see consumer behaviours evolving in the grocery delivery space in Singapore? Deliveroos Consumer Survey further complements this, revealing that 53 per cent of respondents are expanding their usage beyond food to grocery, retail, and gifting.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2023

With prominent Lonsdale Street frontage in one of Australia’s premiere shopping districts, Calia also offers a retail space filled with take-home ingredients, premium liquor and homewares. Chang also serves as non-executive director of Puzzle Coffee, which operates four locations across the Melbourne CBD.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Across gender, age and location, pharmacies were consistently number one. Hedonic shoppers included a lifestyle/gift store and department store in their top ten. Lifestyle stores, gift shops and department stores offer the hedonic shopper the chance to browse and enjoy quality surroundings and service. This finding makes sense.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Armed with fresh knowledge of the beauty industry, he quit the role in 2014 and created his first business, a tiny design agency that created floral designs for corporate clients, specialising in events and gifts. Each time we design a store, we look at the location and the neighbours. The first goal is to differentiate from them.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Australian luggage brand Nere is anticipating strong sales this holiday season, thanks to the ongoing travel boom, growing appeal of practical gifts like suitcases, and high-profile location of its first stand-alone store, which opened in November. It takes a year to produce luggage, it’s highly engineered,” she explained.

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VMS

JULY 22, 2021

When the high-end retailer charged TPG Architecture (New York) with a collaborative effort with their in-house design team to redesign its existing store in the Perisur Mall, located in the southern suburbs of Mexico City, the mandate presented was clear and consistent. The community surrounding the mall is defined by several factors.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2021

Customers have missed the experience of shopping in-store, and we’ve seen strong support across our suburban stores, with improvement in CBD locations in recent months. SS: Covid has undoubtedly impacted the way consumers are shopping, and it’s impossible to ignore the consistent growth in the digital space as a result.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The company rolled out approximately 20 new and renovated stores during the third quarter, which will be followed by more stores across Asia, including locations like Paragon in Singapore, Odaiba in Tokyo, and One Bangkok in Thailand, in the next few quarters. “[It] It] is only the beginning of our transformation,” he said.

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Creative Displays Now

JUNE 9, 2022

How can you optimize a store’s counter space to sell more of your products? Learn about the best ways to optimize a checkout space and convert more customers into loyal buyers below. Why Promote Products at a Checkout Counter Space? What Types of Displays Work for a Checkout Counter Space?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The space also doubles as an interior store, selling beautiful curated, individual, and unique decorative objet d’art, antiques and gifts including soft furnishings, paintings, lamps, books, ceramics, and glass. Founder and Owner, Libby Blakey added: “This location feels like our second home and essentially our London flagship.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Located on 100 Oxford Street, MINISO is opening its doors to the public on Friday, 10th November at 12 pm Spanning an impressive 2,700 square feet, MINISO’s Oxford Street flagship store stands as the brand’s largest retail space in the UK to date.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Part of Geezy Global, a technology start-up with operations in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, UK, US, India, Singapore and UAE, Geezy Go has the advantage of being able to lean into an established ecosystem of suppliers, customers and technological capabilities in these locations. We are established in about eight countries.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Part of Geezy Global, a technology start-up with operations in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, UK, US, India, Singapore and UAE, Geezy Go has the advantage of being able to lean into an established ecosystem of suppliers, customers and technological capabilities in these locations. We are established in about eight countries.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space. Big brands The recent news surrounding Apple opening its first company-run retail store in India’s financial hub of Mumbai is an indication of how important the market is in this niche space. billion Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) shipments by 2030.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

“You could say we’re like a florist, but you get to eat our bouquets when they arrive, so it’s a product that combines the best of gift-giving and floral giving in one delivery,” Edible Blooms co-founder and managing director, Kelly Jamieson, said. Strawberries are dipped in chocolate and presented in a gift box. “We

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

This 16,000 sqft experience honours its Canadian roots and the community that makes each Indigo location a self-declared “happy place” for customers. The entire space is surrounded by an abundance of curated books alongside a dedicated manga & graphic novel zone with space for customers to dwell.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Last month, American fashion label Kith expanded into the country, opening its largest flagship store in Seoul’s Seongsu neighbourhood with dedicated retail space, Sadelle’s restaurant and a sophisticated lounge area. Another noteworthy addition to the South Korean luxury market was the Olsen twins’ luxury label The Row.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2022

The engagement takes place in five locations, including East Village (Zetland), South Village (Kirrawee), Moonee Ponds Central (Melbourne), Orion Springfield Central (Queensland), and Rhodes Waterside, with each venue having its own sets of programs and activities.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 5, 2023

HOKA® (a division of Deckers Brands) has launched its first ever retail location in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden, located at 2-3 James Street. The community-fuelled space has opened in London’s Covent Garden, home to world-class fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stores. The 1750 sq.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2022

Founded in 2015, Bloomthis is an online florist in Malaysia specialising in handcrafted designer flowers, artisanal gifts and gourmet food on-demand. Husband and wife team Giden Lim and Penny Choo have focused on creating a joyful, easy-to-use gifting experience, with their proprietary technology and same day delivery service. “At

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