Retail
A nose for success: Twenty-five indie perfume labels to know
Our round-up of independent brands making waves in the fragrance industry.
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What to buy this week, from summer suncare to workwear-inspired pieces
In need of a summer-wardrobe refresh? Here are five things on our list to buy this week.
Does the acquisition of Harvey Nichols hold Fraser Group’s key to the luxury industry?
Mike Ashley’s Fraser Group has swooped in to acquire the UK department-store chain from administration. But will it do more harm than good?
Mall or nothing: Bangkok’s shopping centres are on the up and up
Thailand’s malls are rarely just about retail: they’re places in which to socialise, eat, work out or cool off. Their success rests on their ability to offer a fresh take on an established model.
Japan’s beloved FamilyMart reimagines the convenience store at its new Tokyo flagship
“Konbini” are ubiquitous in Japan but FamilyMart’s next-generation concept, Famima Park Azabudai, directed by Nigo, transforms the everyday retail category into a bold queue-worthy destination.
Embark on a grand tour of Alpine retail with Monocle this summer
Pack your duffle bag and follow a sun-soaked route through some of our European outposts.
London needs a China House. Here are five reasons why
The Chinese brands that should make the leap to London.
Onion – The Mansion: The latest outpost of a fashion retailer born of a musician’s side hustle
Step into Sorasak ’House’ Chanmantana’s multi-label Bangkok shop Onion.
How homegrown talent and old-school buildings created a retail revival at New Bahru, Singapore
New Bahru, Lo & Behold Group’s latest retail and lifestyle hub, is nurturing young businesses by offering below-market rents and longer leases.
How London’s Workshop Café & Academy is bringing a touch of luxury to the daily grind
The British coffee supplier to Claridge’s and The Langham is on a mission to train the next generation of highly skilled baristas.
Hermès goes big, bright and bold at its new London flagship
In an age when luxury fashion brands are opening stores that go beyond a mere shopping experience, Hermès’s new larger-than-life flagship in London brings craft and fun to the fore.
