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26 Special Features 20 BE YOUR BEST SELF

Peloton uses technology and design to connect the world
through fitness, empowering people to be the best version
of themselves, anywhere, anytime.
EXPLORE NEW WORLDS
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Cover Story 20 22 The success of Geox is built on the constant focus and

REIT Innovations creates temporary and permanent application of innovative solutions and technologies that
guarantee quality and comfort.
retail and entertainment immersive experiences that
are both live and digital, and customised for mall
owners, investors, retailers, brands, architectural 24 SUPERIOR SCALE, SUPERIOR SERVICES
firms and sponsors. Interstate Hotels & Resorts is a true innovator in the
hospitality industry and are recognised as the leading third-
party hotel management company in the world.

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24 fashion and lifestyle group that is one of the largest fashion
Editor’s 28 INSPIRING SUSTAINABILITY
Foreword GERRY WEBER International AG is a globally operating
groups in Germany.
Already we find ourselves with the June issue, where is
this year going? Anyway back to the present, this issue 30 ILLUMINATING CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
includes interviews with the game-changing brand Peloton, The Entertainer is a unique company that is here to create
high profile brands Geox and GERRY WEBER and leading memories for every child whilst delivering outstanding
children’s toy company The Entertainer. Add to this Special customer service for both children and adults.
Features on AR & VR and Integrated Resorts and a Voyager
on Asia & Australasia and you’ve got plenty to keep you up- 40 SPECIAL FEATURE - AR & VR
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to-date on everything in the world of retail and leisure. 28 Next Level Experiences
Until next time… 2020 was the year of Covid-19 and the year that AR, AI, VR
and XR propelled the e-commerce shopping experience to
James Quinn, Editor
the next frontier.
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Livin’ La Vida Local
Publisher’s Integrated Resorts are a hot topic at the moment as they
Comment begin to spring up all over the world, RLI takes a look at a
selection of the key schemes around the globe.
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Here in the UK, things are definitely beginning to look up, the
sun is shining, retail, leisure and hospitality venues are open, Back On The Rise
international travel has begun and the countdown is on until A powerhouse in global terms, the Asia-Pacific region looks
final restrictions are lifted. set to be entering an era of dominance and a period of
In our June issue we immerse ourselves into a virtual world sustained economic growth. Across these pages, we take
with this month’s Cover Story as we explore how REIT a look at a group of retail real estate projects that show
Innovations create temporary and permanent retail and why this has been the case in recent times and the future
entertainment experiences which will revolutionise the Regulars projects back up these claims of growth.
industry going forward.
The wait is finally over, as we announce this year’s shortlist
on page 18 for the much anticipated Global RLI Awards 04 RLI MEETS - JAMES DAUNT 32 MARK FAITHFULL - FOLLOWING THE MONEY
2021, we can look forward to partying the night away on 23
September as we celebrate and recognise the most visionary
and innovative retail & leisure projects and concepts around 06 UK NEWS 34 RETAIL INSIGHT - TOUFIC KREIDIEH
the world.
The Awards will follow ‘RLI Connect Global’, to be held 35 DESIGN WEB GALLERY
in London on 21-22 September. As we all come to terms 08 INTERNATIONAL NEWS
with new shared realities, staying connected has never been 36 LEISURE INSIGHT - ALAN ROBERTSON
more prevalent and as retail reinvents itself with big ideas
and transformations, RLI Connect Global will continue 10 AMERICAS NEWS
to connect retailers, leisure operators and entertainment 37 FIT-OUT WEB GALLERY
concepts with investors, owners, developers and prospective
partners across the globe. 12 MIDDLE EAST NEWS 38 EVERYTHING DIGITAL - GARY BURROWS &
STEVE BROOKS
Enjoy the read!
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Jayne Rafter, Publisher

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