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Retail

In the shop window

Bricks-and-mortar retail, from tiny independent shops to giant malls, can inspire the community around it. Andrew Tuck finds Monocle's Retail Survey reflecting what we've always believed: that in-person experiences are the most valuable.

  • Issue #162
  • 4 min read
Illustration of man with glasses reading yellow book in cozy library setting with bookshelves and small white dog
Retail

Purchasing power: Part 1

We celebrate the world of physical retail by visiting the pioneering boutiques, revitalised high streets and customer-facing vendors elevating the in-store experience.

  • Issue #162
  • 24 min read
Bright modern bookshop interior with low shelves and display tables.
Business

Straight to the point

Japan's fashion retailer United Arrows faces its biggest challenge yet as new president Yoshinori Matsuzaki navigates pandemic losses while balancing digital growth with cherished bricks-and-mortar traditions.

  • Issue #146
  • 9 min read
Wooden display wall shelving unit featuring organized retail merchandise including hanging clothing in earth tones on the left, stacked outdoor gear and camping equipment, firewood bundles, bottled products, coolers, thermos containers, and packaged goods in blue and orange boxes on lower shelves.
Fashion

Staying in shape

Five prominent players from across the fashion sector tell us how their industry has fared over the past year – and how they have adjusted to meet new business opportunities.

  • Issue #144
  • 20 min read
Hideaki Yoshihara and Yukiko Ode, founders of Hyke, sitting at a dark table in their Tokyo design studio
Retail

Let’s talk shop

The future of retail has never seemed so uncertain – so who is staging a successful fightback and what have they learnt along the way?

  • Issue #137
  • 1 min read
Modern coffee bar with illuminated Bar Atlantic signage, blue tiled counter, and digital menu displays overhead
Sport

Well kitted out

We visit the shops that are getting us moving, from skiing to surfing – all while looking our very best in athletic wear.

  • Issue #130
  • 4 min read
A surfer rides an artificial wave at an indoor surf facility while an instructor crouches beside the pool, with spectators watching from tiered seating.

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