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Steen & Strøm, the world's oldest continuously running department store, celebrated its strongest ever quarter, with record sales and footfall. Promenaden Management, an asset management platform specialising in luxury offices and retail wholly owned by MARK, has invested significantly in improving the store's design, layout and offering, which has made Steen & Strøm a destination for both local and overseas consumers. Commenting on the Q1 trading figures, David Wilkinson, Executive Director at Promenaden Management, said: “An influx of wealthy tourists from across the world, combined with Norway’s increasing ease with conspicuous consumption, is driving a local luxury boom. Steen & Strøm, still the world’s oldest running department store, has been a prime beneficiary, as evident in our latest trading figures.  “However, this has not simply been a case of rising tides raising all boats – we have invested significantly in improving our offering and continue to do so, with new tech and fashion-based offerings due to open later this year.”  Read more in Retail & Leisure International:

 Just a few thoughts to add to the discussion below: In 2016, Corso Como opened a NYC store at the Seaport. The location was difficult, however, the area was in development and I guess the company was focusing on the future. The space included the store and the gallery wing, designed to host events and exhibitions. The assortment of the store itself read "designers". To me, it was the best-curated buy I have seen. Whoever bought it - had great taste and understanding of the urban client. The idea was simple and modern: to create an environment/place that caters to the test of the fashion community - a place to hang out and shop (this is the ongoing dream of every luxury CEO). It didn't work out. The store was closed after a few years. Remember SAKS+Barney's project? Similar. To make these types of initiatives successful you need serious planning, the right people, consistency, financing, and a few other things:)) However, the concept is growing in popularity and we do see a trend: Marsèll, a Made in Italy, high-quality Italian footwear and accessory brand, has just opened its first flagship store in Milan, at Via della Spiga 42, in the city’s "Quadrilatero della Moda" fashion district. The store is the result of eight months of close collaboration between Marsell and the Berlin-based Lotto Studio. Together, they have designed a space where the whole of Marsèll’s offer and identity can express themselves at their best within an open, modern, comfortable, and somehow “solemn” space. The project’s brief had the aim of creating a unique space where the modular environments seen in the rigorous architecture of Marcel Breuer, a major exponent of the Bauhaus design movement, could blend with the meditative atmospheres of Carlo Scarpa, one of the most important 20th-century designers and architects. This space hosts long terraces that delimit a central area, imagined as an exhibition space. It is accessed via a large staircase characterized by a walnut bookcase conceived as a permanent work of art, which extends to the full height of the space and forms a connecting element between the floors. The idea - shopping, visiting the "art" and creating the community. This is the future of retail. The future can be bright for those who can do it right. #retail# #fashion #wwd #bof

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🤝 Collaboration is Key: Elevating Destination Retail Together 🌍 At PeppaRose, we believe the foundation of success in destination retail lies in strong collaboration between brands and retailers. Whether partnering with exclusive boutiques in luxury resorts or onboard boutiques, we go the extra mile to ensure mutual success. Our Display Concepts are crafted to help destination retail boutiques create engaging, dynamic displays that resonate with guests. For example, with just 4 of our luxurious silk and cashmere scarves, styled in a variety of ways, the boutique’s visual appeal can be refreshed every day for 7 to 21 days - keeping guests intrigued and encouraging repeat visits. Our Display Concepts focus on 5 specific and achievable goals: 1. Train and support sales teams seamlessly across multiple properties or ships. 2. Maximize inventory efficiently within limited space and budget constraints. 3. Create unique, eye-catching displays that capture guest attention daily. 4. Encourage repeat visits by keeping the merchandise display fresh and exciting. 5. Boost sales with dynamic, creative presentations that showcase luxury, style, and exclusivity. PeppaRose is more than a fashion brand - we help create memorable, successful retail experiences that connect with the magic of the destination itself! 🌟 #DestinationRetail #LuxuryBoutiques #ResortRetail #HotelBoutiques #CruiseRetail #PeppaRose #RetailCollaboration #OnboardRetail

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As anticipated last month, when Authentic Brands Group announced its partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue, we highlighted the potential of hospitality and residential in a form of Branded Real Estate, as a transformative avenue for brand portfolio extensions. The first example of this vision is now a reality: Barneys New York Residences by Authentic Brands Group located in the vibrant setting of Tulum, Mexico—an inspiring debut with many more developments to come. As previously stated, Branded Real Estate is the future of real estate, evolving rapidly with innovative approaches to infuse a brand’s DNA into living spaces. This fusion of creativity and strategy is redefining how brands connect with their audience in the physical world. https://lnkd.in/djKAd5zK #luxury #innovation #brandedrealestate #smarbusiness #businessvision Article courtesy of: WWD Jean Palmieri 

Discover the intrigue of a "Cathedral in the Desert" – a paradox that starkly encapsulates our modern world. Globally, attendance at venues that once thrived, such as the iconic Emory and Nuremberg halls, continues to wane. Yet, hope sparks as we pivot our gaze towards the anticipated Toy Distribution Fair in the UK 🇬🇧 this year. 🚀💫 In a landscape where tradition meets innovation, what does the future hold? 🌍✨ As we navigate these shifting sands, the upcoming fair not only promises a revival of joy and connection but also signals a pivotal moment for industry reimagining. 🤖🎁🌟 How will this year's fair redefine our communal spaces and rekindle the magic of collective experience? 🔍💡👀 Let’s dive into this fascinating juxtaposition and explore the potential it holds for rejuvenating interaction in our increasingly digital era. 🔄🔮💖 Join the conversation and share your insights! #Innovation #Community #DigitalEra #ToyFairUK #Revival #Experience #FutureTrends #Joy #Connection #Reimagining #CathedralInTheDesert #Attendance #GlobalShift #Hope #Magic #CollectiveExperience #IndustryPivot #NavigatingChange #Intrigue #Paradox #ModernWorld 🌐🎉📈👥💭

"We have a track record of 20 years as a brand, and we don't take it for granted. This is a highly competitive industry, but we stay true to the clarity of our purpose and the clarity of our promise. Diamonds are here to stay. And we hope to continue to inspire the industry around bold and responsible sourcing," stated Pam Catlett, Senior Vice President of Brand, Marketing, and Retail Experience at Brilliant Earth, adding that "whatever path you choose, whether it's lab-grown or natural diamond, you have confidence [with Brilliant Earth] that you're going to have the best possible choice as it relates to a responsibility, sustainability, and purpose." Read more about how Brilliant Earth is using retail to lead in sustainable fine jewelry in the linked article below!