Category: internationalisation
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Sometime Soon: Parfois plans for a Perpetual Summer
From a quiet corner of Portugal, in a land famous for exceptional quality and craftsmanship in leather goods, Parfois has developed a brand and a reputation that has taken it on a quiet adventure into 20 countries. Its understated stores are calm and classic, a suitable setting for an assortment with is gentle on…
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“His Magista is in Town” A Beast of a Boot: Nike Pinterest Gallery
A beast awaits for the unwitting soccer star too big for his boots. In Nike Town there’s only one hero in a store that celebrates many, waiting to catch any passing would-be superstars tempted in by the promise of miraculous skills, fabulous footwork and a future in the fantasy world of football footwear. The…
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Twist of Fate: Louis Vuitton on a Different Level
An important catalyst in the re-invention of Selfridges was the phase 1 introduction of escalator wells at either end of the store, which with the central centrepiece of lifts and existing escalators transport customers on a myriad of customer journeys exploring every corner of every floor of the world famous emporium, opening up an…
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Translating Success at JD: In situ in Espana
Riding high on unprecedented success in the UK market the JD recipe of sports fashion brands, fashion footwear domination and multi-buy promotions takes the logical leap from high streets to airports and latterly the lanes and boulevards of continental Europe. This invasion of stealth reproduces the King of Trainers concept. The formula of trading…
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The Streets of London – Primark paving Oxford Street with gold!
OMG for HMV. 9000sqm of fashion oxygen was injected into the East side of Oxford Street with the opening of the retailers second flagship store in central London on the site of what was once HMV. One year on, and with an extension looming the Primark band-wagon shows little sign of slowing, and why should…
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Crew Cut: Subtle Snapshot of What’s-in Store
Baited breath awaited the arrival of the much vaunted J Crew flagship store on Regent Street. However for the impatient and curious a subtle appetizer awaits amidst the stylish surroundings of Lambs Conduit, number thirty eight. In keeping with its history of opening specialist stores in its native New York the London store is…
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Cool Cat in the Capital: Tiger Earns its Stripes
Tiger has been slowly prowling the streets of the world for a while, with its irresistible proposition of impulse product, low prices and beautiful, attractive designs. Its latest incarnation is its first attack into the streets of London with a bright bold yet typical store on Tottenham Court Road. The assortment creams the impulse element…
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UnFurling the Flagship: The Pavement Statement
A classic Italian expansion settles gently in the fashion streets of the world. Furla is an old hand in the new world of brand flagships as it eases its way onto some of the most elegantly desirable shopping streets of the world. The new stores reflect perfectly its timeless obsession with quality, luxury and effortless…
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West Elm: Making it East to Tottenham Court Road
Style travels well, and judging from the stunning arrival of West Elm on this side of the pond, the American home fashion retailer is about to make serious waves in the UK decor market. The essential elements have been transported safely with its distinctive high wall displays, blocked shelving, colour story chic and opulent ornaments…
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Standing on Ceremony: Opening Up a Whole New World
What goes around, comes around, … is at the heart of a retail philosophy that explores and explodes fashion influences from around the globe, to a growing portfolio of stores serving the insatiable appetites of followers across the continents. Opening Ceremony cleverly combines a wardrobe of favourite fashions such as Kenzo with a perpetually changing…
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