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Laurent Kleitman on the future of luxury hospitality, Mandarin Oriental’s growth and ‘The White Lotus’ effect
The CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group explains how the brand drives growth through heritage properties, innovative experiences and strategic pop-culture partnerships, positioning the company for long-term expansion.

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Neiman Marcus closes the door on a gilded age of American retail
Department stores can only survive if they see beyond the bottom line


Monocle’s rundown of five grocery stores reinventing food retail
From a Danish supermarket brand encouraging healthier eating habits to a taste of luxury in Ho Chi Minh City, grocery shops are focusing on enhancing customers’ experience. What’s in their baskets?

Inside the Reserve, Singapore’s largest and most stylish vault
Vaults are usually secretive. Yet The Reserve, Singapore’s newest repository for bullion, is gaining an interest by showing off.

Mipim, the property industry’s annual meet-up, is finally breaking new ground
We speak to eight mayors, developers and architects transforming built environments, from rethinking building materials to finding smart solutions to climate change.

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.

US philanthropist and billionaire Nicolas Berggruen’s plans to reshape global power dynamics
Through his influential global think-tank, the one-time ‘homeless billionaire’ is eager to address the key challenges of this volatile age.

The best luxury gadgets to buy now, from Bang & Olufsen headphones to Technics speakers
We try out Panasonic’s new lightweight camera, smart speakers, tactile headphones and a long-lasting smartwatch.
