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THINK. EDITOR’S CONTENTS
NEW. FOREWORD

SHOPPING.
Welcome to our annual MAPIC issue! As normal
at this time of year, it has been a particularly busy COVER STORY SPECIAL FEATURES
few weeks in the RLI office as event season takes
hold and the build up to MAPIC is definitely on.
THE WORLD’S ONLY GLOBAL RETAIL AND LEISURE MAGAZINE PAGE 22 16 - FABLETICS
This issue is packed to the brim with news, views, WWW.RLI.UK.COM NOVEMBER 2025 ISSUE 203 Once home to the From digital disruptor to global omni-
YOUR Till next time… Entertainment at Every Turn indoor ski slope redefined the active lifewear landscape with
insights and interviews from top voices across the
channel powerhouse, Fabletics has
only real-snow
retail, entertainment and leisure industries.

its unique offerings.
in Scotland,
GRID is sched-
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uled to take over
GRID GLASGOW
James Quinn, Editor
The London-based footwear and
the current XSite
KURT GEIGER
ONE&ONLY RESORTS
FABLETICS
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From Activewear
Celebrating
Braehead scheme
Dare to
to Everywhere
Stand Out
Life’s Moments
BARNES & NOBLE | BORSALINO | F&B CONCEPTS & TRENDS | GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPTS | MAPIC 30TH ANNIVERSARY
1 RETAIL & LEISURE INTERNATIONAL JULY/AUGUST 2024
powered by creativity and kindness and has
-
in Glasgow in Jan
uary 2026, crowning a multi-million pound accessories company, Kurt Geiger, is
been operating for over 60 years.
transformation project that is guaranteed to
PUBLISHER’S provide entertainment around every corner. 20 - ONE&ONLY RESORTS
COMMENT 16 Always believing that ultra-luxury should
be personal, soulful and deeply connected
LOCATION As MAPIC celebrates its 30th Anniversary, we at a-kind resorts that celebrate character.
to place, One&Only Resorts craft one-of-
RLI proudly mark 20 years of partnership with
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this iconic global event. This issue captures the
innovation, collaboration and optimism that
continue to define our industry’s future. With more than 165 years of history, Bor-
salino continues to stay relevant and stands
Our Cover Story spotlights GRID Braehead, as a symbol of Italian craftsmanship and
a bold new entertainment destination set to timeless style.
transform Scotland’s retail landscape. This multi- 18
million pound project promises “entertainment 26 - BARNES & NOBLE
at every turn,” redefining experiential leisure for James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble has
a new generation. rewritten the rules of bookselling and here
-
We also feature Fabletics, the activewear in- talks about bookstores that thrive by think
novator turned global lifestyle brand; Kurt Gei- ing locally and empowering staff.
As a mall developer and operator we provide excellent retail properties that ger, where creativity and kindness drive over six
forge the future of shopping. Powerful brands are assured premium retail decades of design; One&Only Resorts, crafting 40 - MAPIC 30TH ANNIVERSARY
spaces. Secure your retail and gastro spaces – now! soulful, ultra-luxury escapes; Borsalino, a time- 20 MAPIC is the main global transactional
hub for retail property players and in this
less emblem of Italian craftsmanship and Barnes
For more information on our current projects: & Noble, rewriting the rules of bookselling feature, RLI takes a look at global projects
www.ses-european.com through local empowerment. that are driving the industry forward.
This month’s Outlet Profile spotlights
NEINVER, a European leader continuing to set 62 - GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT
benchmarks in the outlet retail sector. CONCEPTS
The new age of entertainment is borderless.
See you in Cannes, where the next chapter begins. Here, RLI leans into the sector to take a look
Here’s to new ideas, great conversations and of 24 at a number of examples that highlight a
course, an inspiring read. new marketplace.

68 - F&B CONCEPTS & TRENDS
From immersive dining experiences to
Jayne Rafter, Publisher
tech-driven service innovations, the food
and beverage landscape is evolving faster
than ever before.
REGULARS
04 RLI MEETS - MICHAEL WARD 14 ASIA NEWS 34 LEISURE INSIGHT
06 UK NEWS 28 OUTLET PROFILE - NEINVER JAMES DWYER
08 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 30 RETAIL INSIGHT - IAN JOHNSTON 36 TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT
10 AMERICAS NEWS 32 FOOD FOR THOUGHT HELENA GONZALEZ
12 MIDDLE EAST NEWS JONATHAN DOUGHTY 74 EVENTS COLUMN
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