Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Located at 35 Monmouth Street, the independent London-based fashion house is the latest brand to select the destination for its first-ever store, joining Covent Garden’s extensive roster of physical debuts. Each is unique in offer but come together as a collective to represent the innovative vision we have for the destination.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Maternity brand Bumpsuit will launch its first physical location – a six-month extended pop-up store – on November 15.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While walk-ins are important to the business, the emphasis is on customers ordering through the location-based app that directs them to their nearest store. Location is everything. Coffee Treat launches app-based franchise Hayward has two stores in Warrnambool and is opening a third outlet in Hamilton this month.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2024

Meanwhile, Paramount Pools has five locations in New Zealand, with more than 50 years of experience providing top quality pools to Kiwis. As part of the merger, Paramount Pools will convert three of its stores to Swimart, raising the latter’s New Zealand network to nine locations.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2024

The Melbourne store marks the outdoor retailer’s second Australian store, after opening a location in Brisbane in July. We also have plans to open two additional locations this year,” said Mark Neale, Mountain Warehouse founder and CEO.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With the acquisition, SSP will own all of ARE’s 62 locations in seven Australian airports, which are generating annual sales of approximately $200 million. SSP Group CEO Patrick Coveney said the deal will increase the group’s portfolio of brands and concepts and enable it to enter new prime air locations.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

Fujifilm Australia has relocated its first brand experience facility, Fujifilm House of Photography, to a larger location in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. First opened in 2022 , the facility is now located at 263 George Street and is the world’s third Fujifilm House of Photography, after Japan and London.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2024

Operated by Coral Coast Distributors, Urban Rampage has stores at 10 locations in regional and remote locations across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland. However, Urban Rampage has vowed to fight the ban, describing Asic’s decision as “racist and paternalistic”.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

The Memo will launch two locations in Melbourne to expand its footprint in the premium baby retail market. The company will open the doors to its Fitzroy location on May 31, while the second store, which is also the largest, will be unveiled on June 22 at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2024

The retailer launched the new format at its Willowbrook Mall location and plans to incorporate learnings from this concept into future stores internationally, including in Melbourne later this year. In addition, the retailer has launched a store refresh program designed to create a more consistent and elevated brand experience.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2024

Cosmetics retailer Mecca has opened the revamped 555sqm Carousel store in Cannington, marking its biggest location in Western Australia. Sophia Wood, Mecca GM of retail, hinted at the opening of more stores in the state but did not disclose specific timelines and locations.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Over the past several years, Merry Hill has proven to be an excellent location for our brand, and we’ve developed a strong base of loyal customers and have established ourselves as a well-known brand in the West Midlands.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

US vegan fast-food chain Mr Charlie’s is opening its first location in Australia – in Redfern, Sydney – during the next few weeks. Dubbed the ‘vegan McDonald’s’, Mr Charlie’s’ store will feature the fast food giant’s signature colours of red and yellow and sell its own version of a Happy Meal – the Frowny.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2024

Watch retailer The Hour Glass has opened its first boutique in Adelaide, South Australia, marking the brand’s eighth location in the country. The store, located inside the Adelaide Central Plaza, features a centrepiece, custom-made chandelier dubbed Temporal Grid, which pays homage to the city’s CBD grid.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

That’s different store locations, layouts, mobile apps, products, promotions, delivery promises, loyalty programs, and subscriptions, just to fill the fridge and pantry,” he added. However, with just 500 physical stores in the US, Whole Foods Market isn’t ready to rival the likes of Walmart, with 4606 US locations, just yet.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Located at 700 Albany Creek Road, north of Brisbane, the centre is anchored by Coles, which recently underwent a $7 million refurbishment along with an upgraded click and collect facility.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

. “We have been the fastest growing quick-service restaurant in Australia over the past six years, opening over 140 restaurants and enjoyed a record-breaking 2023, opening 34 new locations in Australia,” said Kristi Woolrych, GM of KFC South Pacific. ” The new KFC Oran Park has created 70 new jobs for the local area.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The company has already opened new stores in Cairns, Paradise Point, and Terrigal and plans to launch additional locations in Perth CBD, Circular Quay, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Wollongong, Clovelly, and Maroubra. Brazilian Acai cafe Oakberry is expanding its reach across Australia by opening seven new stores in the coming months.

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Inside Retail

JULY 29, 2024

The initial response to the news on social media channels such as Reddit included some praise for the burger offer but mostly questioned the cost and quality of the burgers, service and choice of locations. The US brand launched here in 2016 choosing a Central Coast location to kickstart its growth.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The store is located in the historic Strand Arcade of Sydney and features green and wood colour tones throughout the store. Koko Black launched five additional locations last year, contributing to more than 60 per cent growth despite the era of customers facing cost-of-living challenges. It opened in 2015.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Not-for-profit store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the sole grocery and retail provider for many remote communities located across northern Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands. In the locations where we operate, it could cost $30,000 and involve two different trips on a helicopter.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“Broadway is an exciting location for us because of its proximity to some of Australia’s best universities including the University of Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney – and the avid readers among their student and lecturer populations,” said QBD Books CEO Nick Croydon.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The store, located at 255C Oxford Street, has a Mediterranean-inspired design in nude and gold tones and offers a range of collections, including the Le Rouge and Honey lines. Women fashion brand Alamour The Label will launch its first flagship store in Sydney in mid-month, marking its expansion from online to physical retail.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

comprising a store, café, and chocolate shop, the 57th street location marks louis vuitton's largest space in the U.S. The post OMA-designed sculptures tower within new louis vuitton store on 57th street appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2024

Its newest location opens this month at Sydney’s Macquarie Centre. Three more stores are planned for Sydney, including Rouse Hill, and one each for Canberra Centra, Green Hill in NSW’s Maitland, and key locations in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Located in the heart of Hawksburn Village, Malvern Road, Prahran, the location has an interior design collaboration with luxury design firm Hecker Guthrie. Green Cup has opened its seventh store in Hawksburn Village as part of its Australian expansion plans.

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MAY 15, 2024

dover street market announces the unveiling of its eighth location in paris, slated to open its doors on may 24th, 2024. The post step inside the new dover street market in paris, entirely designed by rei kawakubo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The store, located at 35 Beak Street, spans two levels and boasts a lab-inspired decoration with plants, as well as a selection of biotech-derived skincare items. Australian skincare brand Grown Alchemist has established its first flagship store in the UK, further increasing its global retail network.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The new retailer will market itself as “Your walk-in jewellery box” and open a store at Sunshine Plaza, among other planned locations. Former Lovisa CEO Shane Fallscheer is launching his jewellery business, Harli + Harpa, which plans to roll out several stores by Christmas.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Internationally, the new store is Miniso’s second Sanrio-themed location following the opening of the Margo City shop in Indonesia last October. To celebrate the opening, Miniso gifted customers who reached a certain purchase amount with a ‘kroo bag’, inspired by the Australian kangaroo.

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2024

The store is located in heart of the Melbourne CBD luxury precinct at 8/161 Collins Street. Product offerings at the store include Force 10, Chance Infinie, Pretty Woman, and the brand’s High Jewelry creations. A private lounge area offers bespoke consultations and premium services.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Multi-brand luxury boutique Marais is celebrating two decades in business and serendipitously has marked the occasion with the opening of its second location at QV Melbourne. IR : Why was Marais’ 20th birthday the perfect milestone to launch its second location? We will always consider any other location where our customers are!

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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. By constructing unique, location-specific experiences, a brand can distinguish itself from competitors who may not be as well-versed in local nuances.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The store, located in the Cabramatta neighbourhood, offers a wide range of beverage selections including rice milk, coconut, and grapefruit-infused coffee. Chinese coffee chain Cotti Coffee has made its Australian debut with a takeaway outlet in Sydney.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Helly Hansen has opened at Galleria Shopping Plaza on Bourke Street, its first location in Melbourne. The new Melbourne store will showcase the brand’s latest resort ski range – Hod. The collection is designed with the company’s waterproof and weatherproof Helly Tech technology.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2024

It will occupy a prime location adjacent to the Aura Business Park in Baringa, with easy access to the Bells Creek Arterial Road and Bruce Highway. Plans for a $65 million expansive retail centre have been revealed for the Aura community in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Hungry Jack’s has resolved a case which sought for an injunction to block two new restaurants within 5km to an existing franchisee’s locations.

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