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There’s a bookshop boom in Malaysia aided by unconventional business models and pandemic-changed reading habits.
Shop around
From Prague to Palma, here are suggestions for out-of-the-way places that are worth a detour to discover.
The case for saving bookshops, on the high street and online
Independent bookshops often prompt a lifelong love of reading. Now it’s time to support them, in person or through sensible online marketplaces.
Best in class
The high street has been shaken. How do you rebuild with resilient community anchors? The answer: have independent shops run by owners with passion and commitment. We profile six.
Eagle’s eye
Retailer Alex Eagle is realising her vision of covetable and lovingly selected womenswear, furniture and more at her loft boutique in London’s West End.
Best in Class: Big ideas
Hidden inside an imposing townhouse, Graanmarkt 13 is a step ahead of routine retail.
Talking shop
From Tokyo's Isetan to Bogotá's design studios, the world's most forward-thinking retailers are proving that bricks-and-mortar shopping remains indispensable — for neighbourhoods, culture and commerce alike.
Hidden talents
Tokyo furniture shop Bullpen is one of the few outlets focusing on handmade pieces by lesser-known design talent.
Winning Toulouse
Meet the French duo who are showing the fashion world how to do retail – and they’re not even based in Paris.
Best in class: Borough Kitchen
Where to go for pots, pans and the best kitchen kit and the cooking classes to help you brush up your skills.
