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Local heroes
Independent shops from Hong Kong to Madrid prove that knowing customers by name and fostering genuine community connections remains the foundation of thriving neighbourhood businesses.
Talking shops
As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.
The important London delis that are a world away from a soulless shopping experience
The importance of having a shop stocking high-quality groceries on your doorstep, which also provides meaningful interactions, has been reawakened in recent times.
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.
Tasteful plans
Who would have thought that the humble food market might be the key to urban renewal? It’s an age-old idea that’s just waiting for a timely update. Here’s how...
Top of the shops
A tour of Row DTLA reveals a walkable side to shopping in the City of Angels plus plenty of divine takehomes.
Making a stand
Roadside kiosks are a fixture of everyday life in Greece – and a trusty source of gossip. But these charming outposts have a history that takes them beyond the fleeting concerns of the day.
Observation
In the year since Monocle moved in to Midori House the neighbourhood, like so many others, has seen some subtle but significant changes. Our editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé goes in search of a decent coffee.
