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INTERNATIONAL NEWS INBRIEF

THE RITZ-CARLTON, ISTANBUL HAS OPENED LIMORÉ, A NEW TISSOT HAS LAUNCHED ITS FIRST TEDI OPENS FOUR NEW STORES
TEDi is accelerating its growth in Belgium, planning
ITALIAN DINING DESTINATION IN THE CITY MELBOURNE BOUTIQUE to open four additional stores in the coming weeks.
Since launching in Tongeren in June 2023, TEDi has
been steadily expanding its presence in Belgium.
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul proudly announces the opening of Limoré, Swiss watchmaker Tissot has launched The German non-food discounter has set some
an intimate Italian restaurant that brings the vibrant flavours of its first Melbourne boutique on Collins ambitious long-term goals: 300 locations in Belgium
the Mediterranean to the city’s heart. Offering elegant design and Street, joining other premium brands in and 10,000 across Europe.
breathtaking Bosphorus views, Limoré is the latest addition to the hotel’s the luxury precinct.
acclaimed dining portfolio, which includes Turkey’s only Nobu restaurant The 114sq m store features high- GUESS OPENS FLAGSHIP UNITS
and the Michelin Guide-recognised Atölye. quality furnishings with a modern and The company is continuing to drive expansion in
The name Limoré, a blend of “limon” (lemon) and “amor” (love), transparent structure that incorporates the DACH market and its most recent stores were
reflects the warmth, zest and connection that the Mediterranean inspires. various elements such as wood, glass and opened in Munich, Bonn and Münster. Two flagship
With just 45 seats, the restaurant provides an intimate, boutique dining stone. The Melbourne store also includes stores will follow in Hamburg and Düsseldorf. The
experience that pairs exceptional cuisine with stunning surroundings. the Heritage area, where visitors can learn Munich store at Sendlinger Strasse 33 covers 127sq
The design of Limoré takes inspiration from the Amalfi Coast, about Tissot’s history through multimedia m. In Bonn at Bottlerplatz 7, Guess has 137sq m of
blending pastel tones, ceramic tiling and lemon tree accents to create displays and the Tissot Tresor Safe, which retail space and in Münster (Rothenburg 3) 164sq m.
a welcoming yet refined atmosphere. Whether for casual gatherings or enables tourists to explore the brand’s
special celebrations, Limoré offers a memorable dining experience with complete offerings. SCANDIC UNVEILS BERLIN SITE
the Bosphorus as its backdrop. As well as Melbourne, Tissot operates
in London, Paris, New York and Osaka. Scandic is continuing to expand at select
destinations in Germany and will take over a
vacant 214-room hotel, in the western district of
IULIUS HAS COMMISSIONED FOSTER downtown Berlin. The company has signed a lease
agreement with AXA Investment Managers and
+ PARTNERS FOR ROMANIA SCHEMES the hotel will be fully renovated and adapted to
Scandic’s brand and operational standards.

The Romanian developer Iulius has The industrial area will be restored to the SAVERS UNVEILS A NEW STORE
commissioned UK-based Foster + city in the form of a mixed-use urban
The brand has opened its fourth South
Partners architecture studio to work on development hub, designed to match the Australian store at the Richmond Lifestyle Centre
two projects in Romania. needs of the community. in Marleston, with more openings planned for the
The studio will support the “Both the Palas Iași project, with its year. The recently opened 2,580sq m store is one
reconfiguration of the Palas Iași mixed- historical and cultural complexity and of Savers’ largest stores in Australia and offers over
use complex and will provide a concept the reconversion of the platform in 100,000 ‘pre-loved’ clothing, accessories, home
for the urban regeneration project in Constanța, a large-scale industrial area, goods and other items.
Constanța, which will have an investment offer opportunities for creating lasting
budget of more than €800M. positive impact,” say Maximilian and
AS PART OF ITS GROWTH STRATEGY, RITUALS OPENED A NEW BOUTIQUE IN THE MIRAMAR SHOPPING CENTRE IN THE MALAGA MUNICIPALITY OF FUENGIROLA ON 20 MADRID HOME TO NEW OUTLET
FEBRUARY. WITH A TOTAL AREA OF 183SQ M, OF WHICH 125SQ M ARE FOR SALE, THE ESTABLISHMENT IS DECORATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FIRM’S DESIGN LINE In Iași, Foster + Partners is reimagining Daniel Zielinski, Senior Partners at Foster
AND PHILOSOPHY AND WITH A CLEAR FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE. IN THIS NEW LOCATION, THE BRAND WILL SELL ALL ITS COLLECTIONS AND the multiple uses in the complex and + Partners. The Damiani Group a leading player in the
RANGES, FROM ITS BODY AND FACIAL PRODUCTS TO HAIR CARE ITEMS AND PERFUMES OR ITS EMBLEMATIC HOME LINE. THE OPENING REPRESENTS A FURTHER STEP optimizing the existing spaces to expand These are the first projects of the luxury sector, has announced the opening of its
IN THE FIRM’S EXPANSION STRATEGY IN SPAIN, WHICH BEGAN AFTER IT FIRST LANDED IN THE COUNTRY IN 2010. SINCE THEN, RITUALS HAS CONTINUED TO GROW new outlet at Madrid in partnership with Panerai,
THROUGH ITS SUBSIDIARY RITUALS COSMETICS IBÉRICA, WITH WHICH IT HAS OPERATED THROUGHOUT THE IBERIAN PENINSULA SINCE 2016. the retail area up to 80,000sq m. international studio in Romania and in the renowned Swiss manufacturer of high-end
Meanwhile in Constanța, Iulius is proposing Constanța, Iulius will be likely dealing watches with Italian DNA. The new luxury
AMAZON OPENS ITS FIRST RECONSTRUCTION OF KOTVA an urban reconversion project for a 38 with one of the largest decontamination department store is located at Galeria Canalejas in
hectares of land owned by Oil Terminal,
projects in Europe, explained Iulian
the heart of the Spanish capital.
STORE IN ITALY STORE HAS BEGUN that has been inactive for 10-plus years. Dascălu, Iulius’ President.

Amazon’s newest brick and mortar venture - and first ever in Italy - is a The reconstruction of the Kotva department in Prague has started. This
store selling beauty and personal care products in Milan. is symbolically happening on the 50th anniversary of its opening and the
Located in Milan’s busy city centre, the new Amazon Parafarmacia owner is Generali Real Estate.
& Beauty provides a curated selection of beauty and personal care The modernisation of the building is expected to be completed in the
products. Amazon opened the store as part of broader effort to expand last quarter of 2027. According to Generali, the reconstruction should
its online beauty and personal care product offerings across Europe. modernise the interiors and expand the use of the building, which,
The new store features two distinct areas. The central hub of the space, according to the proposal, is to have six floors of shops and services
or the “main gallery”, showcases a selection of beauty, personal care and and two floors of offices. The expansive renovation plans also include
dermatologically-recommended brand-name products. “Place & Learn” replacing the façade cladding to preserve the original shapes of the
stations feature interactive digital displays that enable customers to learn building, including the iconic brutalist concrete communication towers
more about products by playing educational videos about select items and hexagonal structures.
when they are placed on a designated tray. An experiential area, called Kotva was built as an example of a luxurious Czechoslovak department
“derma-bar”, provides customers complimentary digital skin analysis store. At the time of opening, it was the fifth-largest department store in
using technology and product recommendations from beauty experts. Europe. It opened its doors to its first customers on 10 February 1975.

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