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29/03/2023

With just under a month to go before the 2023 Retail Technology Show, why not check out our show preview in issue 4.2 of Premier Retail Magazine 📰

Already the foremost platform for fast-forwarding retail’s digital transformation, RTS 2023 will blaze a trail for the envelope-pushing innovation needed for retailers to thrive and survive in the context of economic headwinds, intensified competition, new cohorts of cost-of-living consumers and evolving sustainability efforts. With its mission to drive the industry forwards through innovation, it will bring together the brightest minds in retail with the most transformative, future-forward technology providers, with even more tech, even more insight and debate, as well as exciting new show features.

Head to the link below to read more!
https://bit.ly/RetailTechShow23

08/03/2023

The National Basketball Association (NBA) have unveiled their incredible Berlin flagship, marking the association’s first physical retail presence in Germany and third store in Europe. The new store opened in late November 2022 and is located in Berlin’s popular shopping district, Potsdamer Platz.🏀

The NBA Store Berlin showcases an extensive range of official NBA and WNBA merchandise and memorabilia, including jerseys, apparel, headwear, sporting goods, toys and collectibles from major brands such as Nike, Mitchell & Ness, New Era and Wilson. The store is impressive in size, taking up two retail units and at almost 1,000-square-meters, even features a full size basketball court marked out on the shopfloor.⛹️‍♂️

Read the full article including our interview with Ross Burgoyne, design director at Gensler via the link below! ⬇

https://bit.ly/NBAstoreBerlin

02/03/2023

Did you know that you can read the digital version of Premier Retail online for free?

Head to the link below to subscribe and you'll get the next issue of Premier Retail delivered directly to your inbox 🎉

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23/02/2023

We already can't wait for this year's Retail Technology Show! 📱

Registrations for retail’s golden ticket event, the Retail Technology Show, which brings together Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading tech innovators, are now open, as it promises to bring a world of pure imagination, innovation and inspiration to the leading trade show.

Taking place at London’s Olympia on 26-27 April 2023, the Retail Technology Show will be back bigger, better and bolder than ever before. 🎉

Make sure to check out our latest issue where we give you the low down of what not to miss at this year's event!

Head to the link below to read more! ⬇

https://bit.ly/RetailTechShow23

14/02/2023

Taking luxury and style to a new level, a stunning new 14,000sq ft flagship store awash with marble and breathtaking features has recently been unveiled by luxury fashion retailer END. in St Mary’s Gate, Manchester.👟

As one of the world’s leading menswear and womenswear digital fashion retailers, the opening of a new END. bricks and mortar store demonstrates the undoubtable value in creating unforgettable customer experiences and highlights their continued commitment to strengthening their relationships with their customers through a strong physical retail presence.

Combining END.’s sleek modern design with cutting edge architectural accents that pay homage to the city’s connection to cotton and textiles, END Manchester is an ambitious step for the retailer, who worked with long time collaborators Brinkworth to create the design for the new store. The interior design concept remains true to that of END.’s Newcastle upon Tyne, London, and Glasgow stores.

Head to the link below to read more, including our interview with Sonny Cant, director of Brinkworth Design. ⬇

https://bit.ly/ENDclothingPR

07/02/2023

New issue alert! 📢📢

Say hello to the latest edition of Premier Retail Magazine!

In issue 4-1, we take a look at the NBA Store Berlin; we unveil Brooklinen Brooklyn; and we check out Jack Davison Bespoke.

Head to the link below to read all of this and more! 🎉

https://bit.ly/Retail4-1

20/01/2023

It's 'time' to take a look back at one of our favourite features from 2022 ⌚️

Last year luxury watch retailer, Watches of Switzerland Group opened multiple mono-brand boutiques across Europe as part of their growth strategy. 📈

The first to open was a Breitling store in Stockholm in June, showcasing the wide breadth of products with in-store watch experts available. The opening marked a significant milestone for the Watches of Switzerland business as it was the start of the European store rollout. In the Stockholm store, customers can take advantage of private one-to-one appointments and experience the finest in luxury brand hospitality.

To read more head to the link below ⬇

https://bit.ly/BreitlingStockholm

11/01/2023

We wanted to bring you a sneak peak into the very first Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors brick-and-mortar store, at 1621 River Run in Fort Worth, TX. 🎣

The 2500 sq. ft interactive store features fishing and outdoor products and offers fishing lessons and meetups for the local community.

Teeg Stouffer, Director of Retail Experience at Karl’s (Catch Co.), spoke to PREMIER RETAIL Magazine: “The store features a mix of digitally integrated experiences never before seen in outdoor retail. For example, lures are not merely aisles of pegged packages. We removed the baits from their packaging and removed the hooks and mounted them on retractable tethers so that customers can touch, see and feel the baits, creating a tangible hands-on experience."

Head to the link below to read more about this exciting new concept! ⬇

https://bit.ly/KarlsFishing

24/12/2022

We would like to wish all of our readers, partners and staff a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! 🎄

We hope that you all have a restful break and prosperous new year 🥳

06/12/2022

Did you catch our feature on Bonadea in issue 3-9 of Premier Retail?

Bonadea is the UK’s foremost luxury brand for tableware, glassware and rare, exquisite objet d’art. Founded in 2016 by Creative Director Gemma Martinez de Ana, Bonadea is an emporium of established luxury brands, exceptional artisans and creative studios from across the world that has now opened its first boutique in Belgravia, London.

Now residing at 20 Pimlico Road, home to Lord Snowdon’s iconic photo studio, Bonadea provides the Belgravia neighbourhood with a home away from home, welcoming people in with its high design details and luxurious use of materials.

To read all about the new store head to the link below ⬇

https://bit.ly/Bonadea1

09/11/2022

Earlier this year, River Island introduced 'River Studios', a premiumised store concept that shines a light on in-house craftsmanship.

Brought into realisation by DrawCreative , River Studios showcases the fashion retailer’s family business culture and in-house design talent through a reimagined boutique interior and seamless shopper experience. River Studios made its debut in Derby in August 2022 and is a new retail concept designed to reinvigorate the high street.

Head to the link below to read more!

https://bit.ly/riverstudios1

02/11/2022

Premier - Spanning 22,000 square feet, Tessuti’s new flagship in draws on historic Liverpudlian architecture, classic Italian style and cutting-edge digital moments to set a new benchmark for destination retail.

Tessuti 's new flagship in Liverpool draws on historic Liverpudlian architecture, classic Italian style and cutting-edge digital moments

02/11/2022

- Broadcaster, Jo Whiley, to open flagship Dobbies in Tewkesbury

Broadcaster and Dobbies Ambassador, Jo Whiley, will officially open Dobbies’ newest flagship store in Tewkesbury, on Thursday 3 November at 10am, with all members of the public invited. She will be joined by Daisy Payne, ITV’s This Morning’s gardening presenter and fellow Dobbies’ ambassador...

01/11/2022

Premier - Premium outdoor wear brand Norrøna opened its first flagship store in Munich on June 15th 2022. The store’s opening is part of a major sales and marketing initiative for Norrøna in German-speaking sales areas

Norrøna opened its first flagship store in Munich on June 15th 2022. The store’s opening is part of a major sales and marketing initiative

31/10/2022

Premier - The luxury watch retailer, Watches of Switzerland Group is set to open multiple mono-brand boutiques across Europe.

The first to open was a Breitling store in on the 16th of June

Watches of Switzerland Group is set to open multiple mono-brand boutiques across Europe. The first was a Breitling store in Stockholm

28/10/2022

Premier - Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors, operated by Chicago-based Catch Co., has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Fort Worth, TX. It features fishing and outdoor products and will offer fishing lessons and meetups for the local community.

Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors, operated by Chicago-based Catch Co., has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Fort Worth

27/10/2022

- The world’s fastest growing sport comes to Westfield London

Game4Padel brings padel to Europe’s largest retail destination This November, Game4Padel, the UK’s leading provider of padel courts, is bringing this rapidly growing sport to Westfield London for a three day event which will showcase just why it is becoming so popular all around the world. An ex...

27/10/2022

Premier - Supertonic integrates brand thinking and communications into the design of environments to create unique and memorable spaces. They are a creative team of 2D and 3D design specialists.

Supertonic integrates brand thinking and communications into the design of environments to create unique and memorable spaces.

26/10/2022

Premier - With its customer-centric approach & commitment to enriching the lives of customers, Al-Futtaim Toyota has launched a state-of-the-art new dealership on Sheikh Zayed Road. Boasting advanced technologies and future-proof solutions

Al-Futtaim Toyota has launched a state-of-the-art new dealership on Sheikh Zayed Road. Boasting advanced technologies

26/10/2022

- Sainsbury's and Starbucks celebrate opening of 50th instore Starbucks café in Folkestone

Sainsbury’s and Starbucks have celebrated a significant milestone this week with the launch of their 50th Starbucks café in partnership together. Located in the Sainsbury’s West Park Farm Superstore Folkestone, and operated by regional licensee Cobra Coffee, the new café welcomed its first cus...

25/10/2022

Premier - Guido Al Duomo has opened a wine shop alongside his restaurant in the centre of Munich, offering a wine tasting experience.

The award-winning sommelier, Julian Schweighart, wanted this space to be able to showcase and offer premium wines.

Guido Al Duomo has opened a wine shop alongside his restaurant in the centre of Munich, offering a wine tasting experience for his international clients.

24/10/2022

Premier - -based Child Studio has recently completed the store interiors for the British eyewear makers Cubitts. Located within the classic 19th-century townhouse in London’s Belgravia district

London-based Child Studio has recently completed the store interiors for the British eyewear makers Cubitts, in London’s Belgravia district

23/10/2022

- Boots partners with RangeMe to strengthen its range of new and diverse brands

New partnership with RangeMe sourcing platform provides new, emerging and diverse brands with increased access to Boots’ buying teams Boots hopes to expand its ranges even more following hundreds of new proprietary brands introduced in Boots stores and on boots.com in the last year Boots has partn...

22/10/2022

Premier - Reportedly performing ‘beyond expectations’ are the UK’s 15 new standalone stores opened by leading US-based sports retailer Lids, in the company’s debut outside North America.

Reportedly performing ‘beyond expectations’ are the UK’s 15 new standalone stores opened by leading US-based sports retailer Lids

22/10/2022

- Shoe Zone reopens modernised Wolverhampton store in October

Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has reopened their store in Wolverhampton today (October 22nd). A renewed space at the Mander Center, WV1 3NJ, returns with a bigger selection for customers and an exciting range of new brands. For the relaunch of the store, Shoe Zone has also prepared some special offers...

21/10/2022

Have you checked out issue 3.9 of Premier Retail Magazine yet? 🎉

In this edition, we take a look at Tessuti Liverpool One; we unveil River Studios; and we check out Karl’s Fishing & Outdoors.

Head to the link below to read more!

https://bit.ly/3eJhKA1

20/10/2022

- Gilly Hicks and Clarks snap up former Topshop unit at Manchester Arndale

Gilly Hicks and Clarks have taken units in part of the former Topshop space The news comes as iFix and Pizza Hut Express join the line-up while Hollister has agreed to a new lease at Manchester Arndale, relocating to the former Disney Store unit Swarovski has also renewed its lease at Manchester Arn...

19/10/2022

- 84% of UK SMEs in retail have never heard of revenue-based finance

84% of UK SMEs in retail have never heard of revenue-based finance, according to research published this month by Liberis. Liberis, the leading embedded finance platform, commissioned YouGov to conduct research into SME attitudes on new forms of finance. Liberis found that SMEs in retail are still h...

18/10/2022

- Cross-border luxury sales increase in 2022 despite economic turbulence, ESW research reveals

Despite the cost-of-living crisis, cross-border online sales of luxury goods increased 17% in first half of 2022, driven by shoppers in China (46%), South Korea (36%) and UAE (34%) The UK ranks second as the most shopped cross-border market for luxury goods, behind the US and ahead of France Cross-b...

16/10/2022

Bristol creative business collective - Istoria Group achieves B Corp Certification

Bristol-based creative company Istoria Group is the latest UK business to achieve the rigorous global standard of B Corp Certification, awarded by B Lab. The B Corp concept envisions a global economy using business as a force for good, made up of a new type of purpose-driven corporation which create...