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FEBRUARY 2021
Special Features
24 18 WALKING THE WORLD STAGE

With a history that paints a portrait of a brand that
appreciates the value of traditions, Church’s is a high-end
footwear manufacturer based in the UK.
LIVE EVERY MOMENT
20
18 AVVA has adopted an ambitious outlook since its
establishment in 2000 and it continues to be an acclaimed
Cover Story Turkish brand to this day.
With more than 25 years’ experience, Mike Rielly,
Founder of Rielly Retail Solutions, offers his clients 22 REPRESENTING TRUE INNOVATION
a comprehensive solutions package to enable them Penta depicts a new generation of lively neighbourhood
to proactively execute a growth plan across the US. hotels that offer modern-minded travellers comfort and
style in a relaxed atmosphere.

Editor’s 26 ATTITUDE, STYLE & AUTHENTIcITY
Wood Wood is a contemporary fashion and lifestyle
Foreword 20 brand that was founded in 2002 and remains based in
Copenhagen, Denmark.

What a start to the year it has been in and out of the office! 28 DEDIcATION TO SUSTAINABILITY
Whilst the UK has been hit with another lockdown, the RLI Wax London was founded with a dedication to create
team has remained hard at work to bring you the February premium menswear which has sustainability at the core of
edition, our first issue of the year which is packed with news, its ethos.
views and interviews from all across the retail and leisure
sectors. So take some time out to catch up on what’s new in
the industry. Till next time… 30 cONNEcT TO cOMMUNITY
Designed for travellers, Locke offers design-led
James Quinn, Editor 22 aparthotels for those who want to experience the unique
and the authentic.

Publisher’s 48 SPEcIAL FEATURE - GLOBAL SHOPFITTING
& DESIGN
Comment Change is the Only Constant
As the world continues to navigate its way through the
coronavirus pandemic, the only constant in an
As the world continues to battle the pandemic I hope that ever-changing landscape is that of change. Here RLI,
you all remain safe and well! I would like to pay tribute to takes a closer look at the shopfitting and design sector.
a Dear friend and Industry colleague Phil Evans, Managing 28
Director at Majid Al Futtaim, who sadly passed away last 60 VOYAGER - ANTIcIPATED PROJEcT OPENINGS
weekend in Dubai. I have known Phil for over 15 years and Building for the Future
he has been an avid supporter of RLI since our launch in As the world begins to move forward under the
2005, through his various roles as Director at Al Futtaim constraints of the Covid-19 virus, developers across the
Group Real Estate and CEO, TriGranit Management globe are once again moving ahead with their projects
Corporation. A leading industry professional, Phil was an and schemes. Here, RLI delves a little deeper into the
deeply respected by all those who were fortunate enough Regulars developments currently on course to open this year.
inspiration to all within the retail real estate industry and
to know and work with him. We will miss you greatly, sincere
condolences to the family from the RLI Team. 04 RLI MEETS - MARIE FRANcE VAN DAMME 38 MARK FAITHFULL - FOLLOWING THE MONEY
A tragic passing is a powerful reminder to be intentional
with how we live each day, and the legacy we want to leave. 06 UK NEWS 40 RETAIL INSIGHT - TAMRA BOOTH
We cannot take this gift of life for granted and although we
are facing adverse times we owe it to people like Phil to 08 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 41 FUTURE OF RETAIL: BREXIT
take full advantage of opportunities that arise from such
challenges, stepping into our fullest expression and potential. 10 AMERIcAS NEWS 42 LEISURE INSIGHT - ERNEST LEE & LENNERT DE JONG
I hope that you enjoy this month’s read as we take a look 12 44
at how an industry veteran Mike Rielly is changing the MIDDLE EAST NEWS INDUSTRY INSIGHT - JAMES HAY
rules of International expansion with his Retail Incubator 14 46
offering a ‘Total Solution’ for brands looking to execute a ASIA NEWS FIT-OUT PROFILE - PORTVIEW FIT-OUT
growth strategy. Enjoy the read!
32 GLOBAL 2021 RETAIL FOREcAST 54 SPEcIAL FEATURE
Jayne Rafter, Publisher INNOVATIVE TEcHNOLOGY IN RETAIL
34 TEcHNOLOGY PROFILE - 66 EVENT PREVIEW – THE RETAIL SUMMIT
ART SOFTWARE GROUP
36 INDUSTRY PROFILE - PHS GROUP 68 EVENTS PAGE
In Memory of Phil Evans - 1965-2021

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