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Special Features
24 18 18 AN OBSESSION WITH QUALITY

Since 1884, Breitling has held a special position in the
Swiss watch industry and blends a heritage of innovation
and design with inclusive luxury and distinction.

20 BUILDING A CORE COMMUNITY

Cover Story Founded in 2015, WIT Fitness is a global, omni-channel
sports retailer that caters for the fitness obsessed across
Mallcomm is one of the most advanced technologies in London and the UK.

retail real estate and the application connects people 20 A VISION OF GLOBAL GROWTH
at all levels. RLI speaks with Michelle Buxton, Founder 22
& CEO of Mallcomm to learn more. Millennium Hotels & Resorts is a hotel company that
treats all of its guests as part of the family and has a unique
range of global properties.

Editor’s 26 UNCOMPROMISING EXCELLENCE
Foreword A vertically integrated company that has been in operation
for 88 years, Ethan Allen is a specialist in the creation of
liveable luxury.

So another month comes and goes in these unusual times, 26 SEE WITH STYLE
I trust you are all keeping well and staying safe… Despite 28 The Taylor Morris brand was started to merge together
the challenging circumstances, RLI continues to look for
opportunities in the chaos to help you all move forward. the best of British design, a love of timeless Hollywood
This month sees a raft of interviews, insights and thought- glamour and a rock and roll bohemianism.
provoking articles as the world adjusts to this unique
landscape, so take some time to catch up on all the latest 40 SPECIAL FEATURE - TECHNOLOGY IN RETAIL
in the world of retail and leisure. Till next time… Adapt and Evolve Quickly
James Quinn, Editor The Covid-19 pandemic has given retail a rare
opportunity to stop and consider what we want the
28 future of retail to become. In this feature, experts in
the sector consider how companies must adapt to the
Publisher’s merging of the digital and the physical customers journey.
Comment experience and the growth of online.
46 VOYAGER - RUSSIA
Russian Retail Evolves
I hope you all continue to be safe and well, the last month has The largest country in the world by area, Russia spans
certainly been fast-paced for the RLI team adapting to the more than one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land area,
ever-changing industry. Whilst the last few months have been stretches across eleven time zones and borders sixteen
challenging for us, it has given us an opportunity to move sovereign nations. The country remains a beacon of retail
forward and consider where we want to be in this ‘new world’
and what we want to become… which is the ‘One Stop Place’ in these difficult times as it continues to see ongoing
for all your marketing needs, global industry news, a place where change. Here, RLI highlights some of the recently opened
you can forge new relationships, connect with new partners projects and a number of developments that are proposed
and celebrate retail excellence. We have transformed our digital in the country.
platforms and re-imagined ourselves to be your perfect partner
to help you achieve success in the new normal. All you have to Regulars
do is stay engaged and help us to help you move forward. I am
personally looking forward to re-connecting with you all over 04 30
the next few months, whether it be virtual or physical and hope RLI MEETS - EREN ÇAMURDAN MARK FAITHFULL
that you will join me in bringing everyone together for a new 32
experience as we continue to connect the world of retail and 06 UK NEWS RETAIL INSIGHT - GEOFFREY SMITH
leisure with the world’s first virtual global deal-making event
on the 1-2 September, followed by an evening of virtual and 34 INDUSTRY INSIGHT - PETER BALLARD
immersive celebration of global retail excellence on the evening 08 INTERNATIONAL NEWS
of the 3 September. If you are looking to redefine your business, 35 DESIGN WEB GALLERY
stay ahead of your competition and capture the attention of 10 AMERICAS NEWS
a global audience, why not join us as our Headline Partner 38 LEISURE INSIGHT - MATT TURNER
for the world’s first Virtual Global RLI Awards? Email me for
further information or to explore other event sponsorship 12 MIDDLE EAST NEWS 39
opportunities. Stay Safe, Stay Connected and Stay Confident! FIT-OUT WEB GALLERY
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Jayne Rafter, Publisher ASIA NEWS 50 EVENTS PAGE

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