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MAY 2021
24 Special Features 18 CAPTURING THE IMAGINATION

Started in Sydney’s Bondi Beach, the luxury label CAMILLA
has grown its global footprint, diversified its range and
amassed a cult-like following.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Cover Story 18 20 NEIWAI launched in Shanghai in 2012 with the aspiration

More than a year into the global pandemic, RLI checks to create lingerie & loungewear that free their wearers’
bodies and minds.
in with Concept i for an update on work in progress,
trends and insights. Concept i celebrates 25 years of 22 A NEW DIMENSION OF HOSPITALITY
success in 2021.
Combining their German roots with an international
vision, Deutsche Hospitality is a forward-looking company
that inspires its associates around the globe.

20 Luke 1977 has developed into a leading contemporary
Editor’s 26 BRILLIANT BRITISHNESS
Foreword From humble beginnings in the West Midlands in 2001,
menswear brand with a global following.
Welcome to our May issue of RLI, and also, how is it May
already? Anyway, as 2021 continues to move by at a blistering 28 REVITALISING COMMUNITIES
pace, RLI continues to provide you with all the latest news, An operator of sustainable and inclusive community
views and interviews with the best of the best in the industry markets, Mercato Metropolitano is a company focused on
and tackles a number of key topics across the world of retail. reinvigorating people’s quality of life.
Switch off your phone and set some time aside to catch up
with everything you need to know. 42 SPECIAL FEATURE - OPEN-AIR EXPERIENCES
Till next time… 22 Rethinking The Future
Taking the last 12 months into account, owners, developers
James Quinn, Editor and investors now have to look at ways to transform their
destinations to cater for a post-pandemic world.
48 SPECIAL FEATURE - F&B LATEST CONCEPTS &
TRENDS
Publisher’s Food For Thought...
Comment Like multiple industries around the world, the F&B sector
has been hit hard by Covid-19. Despite this, the industry
looks to have turned a corner.
This month’s May issue marks the first anniversary of our 26 54
transformation to a digital issue whilst the world and the VOYAGER - ICONIC RETAIL DESTINATIONS
industry navigated through challenging times. Throughout the Top-Tier Retail
last year, RLI have been focused on how to better serve you
in a rapidly-changing future. The past year has brought many unique challenges and
obstacles to the retail world, but one thing has not
After a year of finding new ways to stay connected and changed and that is that some locations remain the best
entertained, more and more people are looking forward
to getting back to experiencing face-to-face interaction – of the best. In this article, RLI takes a closer look at a
the thing I have missed the most and I’m excited to finally Regulars selection of these cities and gives an overview of what
announce the dates for this year’s events: RLI Connect Global
will take place on 21-22 September in association with long
term Headline Partner, Sands Retail, and Gold Sponsor, ECE
and will give businesses the perfect opportunity to Connect, 04 RLI MEETS - PAUL BARHAM 33 FIT-OUT GALLERY
Explore and Develop those all-important relationships to
ensure you thrive in 2021 and beyond. 06 UK NEWS 34 LEISURE INSIGHT - TOM RAY
This will be followed by the ultimate celebration party,
the Global RLI Awards 2021 which will take place on the 08 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 35 DESIGN WEB GALLERY
evening of the 23 September to recognise retail and leisure
excellence across the globe and with an-all new extravagant
“World Cup of Retail”. Let’s set the scene together and 10 AMERICAS NEWS 36 SPECIAL FEATURE - OMNI-CHANNEL
discover how to win in this new consumer landscape. I am RETAILING
personally looking forward to partying with you all. 12 MIDDLE EAST NEWS
If you would like to partner with our highly coveted 62 EVENTS PAGE
events then email me to discuss partnership opportunities, 14 ASIA NEWS
meanwhile enjoy the great features in this month’s issue.
30 MARK FAITHFULL - FOLLOWING THE
Jayne Rafter, Publisher MONEY
32 RETAIL INSIGHT - ALAN O’NEILL

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