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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.
Business
Electric car charging in California, the Alpine snowbike boom and a leading London stationer.
Embrace the chaos
Turbulent times call for bold decisions, says Pietro Beccari, the chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, who has tripled the luxury firm’s revenues.
Style directory
A former actor's fashion boutique in Victoria and Madrid's maximalist menswear temple showcase how independent retailers are redefining retail through personal curation and abundant choice.
Smart money
From lab-grown diamonds to luxury handbag rentals, fermented skincare and textiles made from plants and paper pulp, these are the hottest fashion and beauty trends for savvy retail investors to look into right now.
Talking shops
As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.
Market value
City shops have had it tough but the best have been nimble and resilient. Here’s how.
Fashion statement
The world of fashion is constantly reinventing itself. We meet three visionary leaders who, despite working in disparate fields, are cut from the same bold cloth.
The Opener
Heads of state left hanging, a new audience for James Blunt and an Argentinian exodus.
