Business
Supermarkets have lost their charm. How can we make them better?
From saying no to self-checkouts to getting the right lighting, Monocle’s 10-point plan details how to make them feel inviting again.
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If the room you’re sitting in contains furniture made from wood, there’s a strong chance that the raw material came from Poland. More than a third of the country’s landscape is forest. These plentiful…
Where next for luxury retail?
Once touted as unstoppable disruptors of fashion retail, luxury e-commerce companies have struggled to recover their pre-pandemic momentum – with some only narrowly dodging insolvency. We discuss the sector’s future and opportunities to reinvent…
Future proofing
Turbulent economies and high interest rates make it a challenging time to invest in real estate but there are still lots of opportunities. We ask 10 leading industry professionals to tell us why there…
Home bodies
It’s the people behind the properties that make the industry tick. We meet the figures revitalising a 1980s mall, renovating homes with the environment in mind and lifting a San Francisco landmark to new…
Changing spaces
The use of urban architecture, particularly office blocks, has transformed completely over the past few years – but opportunities abound. We asked five property experts how we might harness these evolving landscapes.
Colour one’s view
Good developments can transform an area. Take Plaza Gomila, where brightly hued buildings are bringing back former glories.
Inside storeys
What makes a well-considered development? Our pick of new projects offer some intriguing clues and the resulting buildings are becoming industry benchmarks.
Superior blend
Great mixed-use developments should cater to urban life in all its guises. But what makes a project successful? Here’s where to start.
Brick by brick
From conversations with leading developers to profiles of the most exciting projects, we survey the global property sector in 2024.
The Agenda: Business
fashion –– portugalCleaning up its act The coronavirus pandemic saw activewear become a fashion staple and demand for casual sportswear continues to grow. Yet this sartorial shift poses environmental challenges. Petroleum-based materials such as…
