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137 results for kiosks

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Making a stand

17 January 2019

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.

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Stand proud

22 February 2018

Paris’s traditional kiosks are under threat. Like the printed word they so elegantly promote, they should be protected.

Radio

The Urbanist - Tall Stories 19: the Brazilian kiosk

15 August 2016

They might not be the most glamorous in the world but there's something thrilling to be found in the gritty grey newsstands on the streets of São Paulo.

Film

The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets

18 April 2019

Retail, we’re told, is in big trouble. But shops and markets have been bringing people together for centuries and we resolutely believe that they are here to stay. Turn to our insightful book to see why.Available now at The…

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The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets

Our new title is for anybody who has ever dreamed of setting up shop – or simply enjoys a spot of retail therapy.This 306-page guide is packed with specially commissioned photography, original essays and engaging interviews…

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Agents of change

17 November 2008

The print media market is in a right old mess and half the problem is the way magazines and newspapers are sold. Mass brands and grocery stores have reinvented themselves – now newsagents and kiosks must do the same.

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Always a surprise in store

20 September 2018

Hibiya Central Market is the soul of the shopping mall, where you can wander and linger among kiosks, perfectly edited fashion stores and unpretentious restaurants with a touch of old-school Tokyo.

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Editor’s letter

18 October 2018

This month, our editor in chief wants to know why retailers insist on watering down their print offering – literally – and has a few ideas about what they can do to turn it around.

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Street smart

17 June 2007

From New York to Istanbul, cities are investing in street furniture that expresses their heritage and makes them look like well thought out brands. The clever bit? Thanks to companies such as Wall in Germany, they can have…

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Editor’s letter

10 May 2018

Poring over this new addition to the Monocle stable has got our editor in chief dreaming about what kind of drinking-and-dining establishment he’d like to open: and this time he’s going back to basics.

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Culture

17 August 2008

A news kiosk on Pushkin Square in Moscow, and this month's new music, film, art and music.

Monocle Minute

Bad news?

7 June 2016

We’re big fans of news kiosks at Monocle and Paris has long set the standard in charming design when it comes to these stands of streetside convenience. It’s not surprising then that the city’s plan to redesign and replace…

Radio

The Urbanist - Tall Stories 156: Thessaloniki’s Koulouri

13 May 2019

A tour of the tiny kiosks that can be found on nearly every corner of Greece's second-largest city.

Radio

The Menu - The rise of organic wine

3 February 2012

Lisbon’s kiosk café culture, Nicolas Joly discusses organic wine’s rise in Europe and Australian chef Bill Granger recommends a restaurant soundtrack.

Radio

The Urbanist - Tall Stories 58: beach ‘barracas’

29 May 2017

These portable kiosks, better known as ‘barracas’, are set up and taken down daily on the golden sands of Rio de Janeiro’s beaches. They are part of the city’s laid-back lifestyle and heavily ingrained in its culture.

Radio

The Stack - Style

26 January 2019

We speak to the editor in chief of French men’s title ‘L’etiquette’. Plus: the new publication from the ‘Fantastic Man’ team, ‘What Men Wear’, and a look at French kiosks.

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