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Shu Uemura’s first global flagship store to open this month
The store’s launch is a homage to the brand’s first beauty boutique which was located in Omotesando in 1983.

How Starbucks is fostering inclusivity on both sides of the checkout
Starbucks accessibility manager shares how the coffee chain is creating an inclusive Third Place for its customers.

DFS to open T Galleria in Queenstown
The new T Galleria New Zealand store will feature DFS’s new design concept ‘Resort Galleria’.

Dan Murphy’s unveils future-focused stores as Endeavour demerger nears
Australia’s largest liquor retailer unveils future-focused store concept based on consumer education and discovery.

Chemist Warehouse looks to regional areas for NZ growth
The discount chemist chain is expecting to reach a store count of 35 in New Zealand by the end of the year.

DeBra’s founder shares learnings from 25 years in the biz
Debra Kinney shares how the industry has evolved since she started out all those years ago, her efforts to be size inclu...

Chemist Warehouse eyes 30-store network
The launch is part of Chemist Warehouse’s expansion plan in the country, with a target to reach 30 outlets once The Palm...

Foodie retail flourishes as consumers crave social interaction
A diverse dining precinct at Melbourne’s Burwood Brickworks taps into a global trend of integrating restaurants and food...

Venchi eyes Australia as part of APAC expansion
Venchi’s APAC MD Marco Galimberti shares the highs and lows of various market and reveals where the focus will be in 202...

Torpedo7 makes debut in Hawkes Bay with Napier store
Spanning 1200sqm, the new store offers adventure gear, including bikes, skis, canoes, camping equipment, clothing, and f...

Louis Vuitton unveils its ‘water pillar’ Ginza flagship in Tokyo
The store design is a result of a collaboration between architects, Jun Aoki and Peter Marino.

Up to 100 new stores: Harris Scarfe CEO reveals bold vision
From designer fashion to digital investment, here's how the once-struggling department store plans to grow.

New shopping mall planned for South Island
The developer says it wants the facility to become “something for the families and locals to get excited about”.

Nido set to close on Sunday as last stock heavily discounted
The closure of the business will see about 60 staff made redundant.

Analysis: A look inside the store of the future
Since Covid, the goalposts have shifted in terms of what physical retail excellence looks like.