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SEPTEMBER 2019

Special Features
26 20 20 PERFEcTION, INTEGRITY, DIScRETION

Founded in 1888, the family company Bucherer has one
of the most distinguished traditions in the watch and
jewellery industry.

22 UNcONDITIONAL SATISFAcTION
Altinyildiz Classics is a brand that offers a modern touch
Cover Story to the clothing of men for today, and its concepts are
RLI speaks with Chapman Taylor Main Board Director Chris developed for every day and every scenario.

Lanksbury about the company’s recent and upcoming projects 22 cLASSIc, TIMELESS, PASSIONATE
and how it brings a unique mix to its award-winning designs. 24 Langham Hospitality Group is a global hotel company
that operates 24 properties under The Langham and
Cordis brands.
Editor’s
Foreword 28 DEDIcATED TO cREATIVITY AND NEWNESS
Weekday is a Swedish denim and fashion brand influenced
by youth culture and street style. Here RLI speaks to the
Managing Director Daniel Herrmann.
Just where has that summer gone? I hope you’ve all had
a chance to rest and recuperate ready for the final few 24 30 AN UNFLINcHING cOMMITMENT TO DESIGN
months of the year. Bring yourself back up to speed with Heal’s has been designing, making and selling furniture since
our September issue of RLI which has all the news, views 1810 and have helped create untold numbers of beautiful
and interviews you’d expect after a break between issues. homes utilising their expert design service.
Take a break from catching up on those emails to read up
on everything retail and leisure related. Till next time…
James Quinn, Editor 32 cHANGING THE FAcE OF cINEMA
Backyard Cinema provides a cinematic experience like no
other and guarantees new and exciting ways for cinema-
goers to enjoy their favourite films.
Publisher’s
Comment 28 46 VOYAGER - REVO INSIGHT
An Industry In Transformation
With the looming Halloween Brexit date, UK retail is in
a state of flux that is for the most part being driven by
As you read this I will no doubt be in the middle of the Ocean the ongoing shift to online and understanding changes in
en route to Punta Del Este, Uruguay, read all about my challenge consumer behaviour. Over the next few pages, RLI will take
on page 4. You can also track my progress by following the a look at some of the brighter points in the UK market
Clipper Race and the Unicef boat CV31. and highlight that it is not all doom and gloom due to the
Amidst training for the race I have been finalising preparations Brexit-related uncertainty facing everyone.
for the next two issues in my absence including our most
sought after November issue for which we will once again be
partnering with MAPIC for this years’ much anticipated event,
which sees the launch of a ‘Leisure Day’ on the 12 November at
the Martinez Hotel Cannes one day prior to the main event. RLI
are looking forward to maintaining their successful relationship Regulars
for the twelfth year and will be in all delegate bags at MAPIC
as well as the Leisure Day and the Multi-Unit Franchising event, 06 38
another new addition for this year, a closed event taking place UK NEWS MARK FAITHFULL - FOLLOWING
during MAPIC on Wednesday 13th where I will be moderating THE MONEY
one of the franchising panels. Ensure you do not miss out on 08 INTERNATIONAL NEWS
this increased circulation of 40,000 copies and a readership of 40 RETAIL INSIGHT - JULIAN FISHER
200,000 ensuring unrivalled coverage for yourselves globally. 10 AMERIcAS NEWS
‘Save the dates’ have now gone out for our events next year 42 FIT-OUT WEB GALLERY
when we will return to London for RLI Connect Global 5-6 12 MIDDLE EAST NEWS
May at Wembley Stadium with a new theme on Placemaking 44 LEISURE INSIGHT - ROB STRAATHOF
and the launch of a one day Retailtainment Bootcamp on the 5 14
May. Our prestigious Global RLI Awards will return to its iconic ASIA NEWS
home The Natural History Museum on the 7th to celebrate 45 DESIGN WEB GALLERY
retail and leisure excellence across the globe. Deadline for 34 OUTLET PROFILE - DOWNTOWN
nominations is Friday 20th December, remember you have to GRANTHAM DESIGNER OUTLET 54 SPEcIAL FEATURE - URBAN REGENERATION
be in it to win it! Until my return...keep enjoying the read!
Jayne Rafter, Publisher 36 TEcHNOLOGY PROFILE - ESPRIT DIGITAL 58 EVENTS PAGE

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