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FEBRUARY 2019

24 sPeciaL feaTures 18 aMbassaDors of fashioN

Dubai Holding Group is an energetic and fast growing retail
organisation that represents major fashion franchises in the
Middle East.
saVour The aDVeNTure
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coVer sTorY 18 Luxury international tea, coffee, hot chocolate and gift
retailer Whittard of Chelsea has been brewing the best
One of London’s largest, most visionary and eagerly since 1886.
awaited new developments, Battersea Power Station is
being brought back to life as a mixed-use neighbourhood.
22 hosPiTaLiTY iN a NeW DiMeNsioN
Deutsche Hospitality combines the tradition and future in
one, and dares to do something new. RLI sits down with
EDITOR’S CEO Thomas Willms to discuss what the future holds.
FOREWORD 26 aN uNbeaTabLe shoPPiNG exPerieNce
20 Founded by Terence Conran in 1974, The Conran Shop’s

roots are in London, where it was responsible for the revival
As the weather takes a turn for the worse outside, inside of the historic Michelin House building on Fulham Road.
the RLI office has been in full swing with the Global RLI
Awards and RLI Connect events getting ever closer, plus
trying to get this issue finished of course. Inside you 28 GooD fooD fasT
will find leading interviews, event previews, two special Pink Fish is a new fast-casual seafood concept where
features and a section dedicated to the Africa retail Norweigian salmon is the star of the show. Here, RLI sits
market. So kick back, put the phone on silent and catch
up with your first dose of everything retail and leisure. down with CEO Ronny Gjøse to learn more.
Till Next Time…
26 & DesiGN
James Quinn, Editor 49 sPeciaL feaTure - GLobaL shoPfiTTiNG
Changing Dynamics
traditional retail continues to be a core focus, with
PUBLISHER’S Though brands are investing heavily in online retail,
COMMENT a demand for shop fit designers and manufacturers
growing, albeit reimagined to create an immersive
brand experience.

Happy New Year! It’s been an exhilarating start to VoYaGer - africa
2019 with the RLI team working flat out to juggle this 58
issue whilst finalising nominations for this year’s much Grounds for Optimism
anticipated Global RLI Awards in LA in association with While the rise of Africa’s economies has been
Luxury powerhouse Chalhoub Group. We are pleased 28 interrupted by recent external shocks, there remain
to welcome on board our Entertainment Sponsor, reasons to be positive in the longer-term as Africa’s
American Dream who will enlighten you with immersive
entertainment throughout the night. Brace yourself for modern retail stock continues to grow in size and
the shortlist in next month’s issue and whilst you wait quality. Here, RLI reviews the market and casts its
anxiously enjoy reading our first issue of the year, hope eye over some of the largest projects completed or
you liked the new design last month. currently under development across the continent.
We have also been busy revamping our website to bring
you the very best daily news from around the globe which reGuLars
combined with our new social media campaign, is offering
our clients greater enhanced global coverage with in 04 Who’s Who - shaY seGeV 34 MarK faiThfuLL
excess of 6,000 daily visits to the RLI website since the
beginning of January. Take a look for yourself and contact 36 reTaiL iNsiGhT - JuLiaN fisher
us for opportunities.. 06 uK NeWs
Once again, our March issue will give unrivalled coverage 38 Leisure iNsiGhT - aLisoN rehiLL-erGuVeN
for yourselves globally with its presence in all the Delegate 08 iNTerNaTioNaL NeWs
Bags at MIPIM, so ensure you do not miss out on securing
your space in one of our most sought after issues. 40 DesiGN Web GaLLerY
RLI Connect Global, with its added focus on Retailtainment 10 MiDDLe easT NeWs
is gaining momentum with lots of enquiries from Developers 42 sPeciaL feaTure - fesTiVe LiGhTiNG
looking for those new innovative concepts for their portfolios 12 aMericas NeWs
and from brands looking to engage in international expansion. 44 LiGhT & DesiGN ProfiLe - MK iLLuMiNaTioN
Retail is still going through a period of transformation, so let asia NeWs
us help you make the right connections, sign those deals and 16 48 fiT-ouT Web GaLLerY
stay one step ahead of the competition.
Wishing you all a very successful 2019 and I look forward 30 fuTure of reTaiL: 2019 forecasT 64 eVeNT PreVieW - MiPiM
to seeing you all on my travels… Until next month!
re shoPPiNG ceNTre ProfiLe - fesTiVaL PLaza
Jayne Rafter, Publisher 32 66 eVeNTs PaGe

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