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Why third spaces are the retail trend to tap into in 2025

Inside Retail

If 2024 was all about pop-ups , in 2025, it would appear that retailers are leaning into third spaces. Whether through design, curated menus, or experiences, these spaces help communicate a brands narrative while also addressing digital fatigue and noise from the cluttered platform online. The idea of a third space in retail isnt new.

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Clarins ANZ MD Jerome Bellony on the beauty brand’s new concept store in Sydney

Inside Retail

He explained how the brand’s new store in Sydney’s QVB building is a space where beauty meets innovation and the values that have defined Clarins for the past seven decades — care, commitment, and community — manifest into an immersive, personalised and exceptional customer experience.

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Longines opens first boutique in Perth 

Inside Retail

We are proud to offer our Australian customers the opportunity to discover the unique and elegant world of Longines, the brand’s rich heritage and its vast range of timepieces, in a tailor-made space staffed by qualified advisers, he said. Last year, the Swiss brand opened its first location in Sydney CBD.

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Lululemon opens its largest Australian flagship store yet

Inside Retail

It also offers womenswear and accessories and has a dedicated footwear space. “It’s a testament to our dedication to delivering exceptional service and a tailored shopping experience, highlighting our continued growth and unwavering commitment to the Australian market.”

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Mark Ingram Atelier continues to set the standard for what a luxury bridal experience can be.

Retail Focus

Brides from across the nation and beyond come to immerse themselves in its carefully curated space and, if fortunate, to work directly with Mr. Ingram himself. To elevate the experience, Hao designed the space with intentional flow, guiding each bride through a journey from the reception area to lounges and dressing rooms.

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Space NK Unveils Largest Store in Portfolio with Upgraded Westfield London Location

Retail Focus

Space NK has revealed a newly expanded store, which is the largest in the company’s portfolio, and four times the size of its original location at Westfield London in White City. The Space NK Westfield London store will have two skincare treatment rooms, providing facials by expert therapists.

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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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