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Flight problems

Problems at a Rio de Janeiro airport, Scoot CEO Leslie Thng and the family-owned department stores thriving in the US.

  • Issue #164
  • 5 min read
Flight problems
Retail

Personal shoppers

Christopher Lord on how bespoke service is helping America’s family-owned department stores to thrive.

  • Issue #164
  • 3 min read
Hand writing in notebook with fabric swatches and pen
Architecture

Outer space

By adding satellites to its distinctive 1960s spaceship design, Nouvelles Galeries has reestablished connections with its host city.

  • Issue #164
  • 7 min read
Modern interior with curved metal sculptural installation overhead and people walking through bright open space
Business

Purchasing power: Part 2

Japanese developer Sekisui House transformed Brisbane's West End with independent retailers and abundant green space, creating a thriving mixed-use community that attracts 26,000 daily visitors.

  • Issue #162
  • 25 min read
Purchasing power: Part 2
Business

What’s in store?

The past few years have held little respite for department stores already under threat from e-commerce but a Spanish stalwart is looking for a way forwards.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 13 min read
El Corte Inglés sporting goods department with Salomon brand displays and athletic apparel.
Travel and restaurants

Local flavour

Dallas hotels showcase the city's architectural heritage and culinary ambitions, from a converted 1920s bank to a towering restaurant offering panoramic views and Michelin-starred cuisine.

  • Issue #155
  • 7 min read
Modern hotel lobby with dramatic hanging light installation, marble reception desk, and warm wood paneling
Business

Future in stores

Thailand’s Central Group is reviving traditional European department stores. The conglomerate’s CEO, Tos Chirathivat, talks about his vision for retail as Asia reopens and what the future holds for physical stores.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 1 min read
Tos Chirathivat, CEO of Central Group, stands in a modern interior with shelving and illuminated vessels.

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