LN-CC
In a recent interview with The Business of Fashion, former fashion buyer John Skelton explains his vision for LN-CC: “The idea for an entirely new kind of shop was soon born, a store that would be extraordinarily distinguished and utterly uncompromising, an environment created specifically around the most tightly curated selection of products conceivable…” From this … Read more
Harvest | Organic Food Grocer
Undeterred by high prices, London consumers are still increasingly opting for organic food. This ‘trend’ is nothing new to most, but the speed and size of organic grocers popping up all over town is definitely something we are all noticing. One of which recently opened close to home. Harvest Organic Food Shop on Kingsland Road, … Read more
Dover Street Market
“I want to create a kind of market where various creators from various fields gather together and encounter each other in an ongoing atmosphere of beautiful chaos: the mixing up and coming together of different kindred souls who all share a strong personal vision.” – Rei Kawakubo, director of Dover Street Market (DSM). Featuring high … Read more
Well that’s nice
For the first time, in a while, I saw something in retail that I really wanted to share and write about and thats the new Urban Outfitters flagship store on Oxford Street. I was well impressed with this store. Maybe it was because I was there early on a Tuesday and the store was nice and quiet … Read more
All Hail Audi City
Automotive manufacturer Audi recently opened a new store in London that lets consumers experience its products in a digital environment. Given the breadth of the company’s range, Audi sees this as an efficient way to reach a younger, more digitally enabled consumer that usually resides in the heart of major international cities. Consumers use touch screens … Read more
Rapha
When I was young, my dad would take me with to our local bike shop (Flandria) to get his bike fixed or to buy new parts. I would wait around, usually sitting on a greasy stool and listen while he chats with the owner, planning their next trip across South Africa’s beautiful terrain. With my dad and brother … Read more
The power shift
With mobile phones being our number one accessory (you won’t leave home without it), why are retailers still not adapting to mobile usage in-store? For me, the perfect store is a place where I can freely take out my phone, easily access the store’s free WIFI, scan prices and products and even (heaven forbid) take photos … Read more
Westfield Shopping Centre | Stratford City
Where I grew up, shopping centres like ‘Tyger Valley’ and ‘Canal Walk’, were the paramount of an retail experience. But all I can remember is their badly imitated water features and florescent walkways. Even now after living in England for quite some time, I would rather go to my local high street over a mall. This … Read more
