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Retail

Close encounters

Luxury fashion brand Mytheresa uses global get-togethers to charm its army of VIP customers.

  • Issue #167
  • 7 min read
Close encounters
Fashion

All the same

The times they are a changing but from personal service to the editor’s view, some things are just fine as they are.

  • Issue #138
  • 6 min read
All the same
Fashion

Icing on the cake

Experiences, from hotels and high-end restaurants to exclusive balls and rallies (and yes, some cakes) are helping luxury brands connect with more of our lives – and stand out from the pack.

  • Issue #132
  • 6 min read
Icing on the cake
Retail

Duty calls

More people than ever are flying, which means more shoppers pondering a buy before boarding – but how can retailers rise up and meet soaring customer expecations?

  • Issue #130
  • 6 min read
Two businessmen in suits shake hands over a large LEGO figure display at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes 2019
Retail

Counter proposals

Whether it’s an in-store workshop or just delightful service, it’s the experience that counts when it comes to shopping. Here are three great examples.

  • Issue #122
  • 2 min read
Counter proposals
Business

Let’s talk shops

Is it game over for stores, malls and high streets? Not according to these developers and place-makers who believe they have the formula that makes bricks-and-mortar retail work.

  • Issue #117
  • 24 min read
Illustration of diverse shoppers walking on a busy street with storefronts and plants.
Business

Going up

Rome finally gets its own grand department store: a €250m gamble by Thailand’s Central Group that turns archaeology, ambition and 800 brands into the city’s newest must-visit address.

  • Issue #112
  • 27 min read
Going up

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