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The North Face Appeals to All 5 Senses to Bring the Outdoors into its London Flagship

Retail TouchPoints

Want to enjoy the best of the outdoors without, you know, actually going outside? For example, its complemented with a really well-done custom scent that captures the freshness of the outdoors coupled with warmth and earthy elements. Then the recently opened London flagship of The North Face is the place for you.

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Vuori Accelerates International Expansion Plans

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This article first appeared in our sister publication, Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Vuori is accelerating its international expansion plans and opening its first stores in Seoul and Beijing following its recent store openings in London and Shanghai.

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Pet-Friendly Retail: Design for Sights, Smells and Sounds

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What’s a pet owner to do when the great outdoors is inaccessible? These days, when we plan to leave the house, the first thing I think about is, should we/could we bring the dog? Are there outdoor seating options available? My chocolate lab, Sydney, passed away last year. She lived a long and happy life. Can I Bring My Pet?

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JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

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A Robust Portfolio of Fashion Brands With a range of offerings including formal fashion from Brooks Brothers, casual apparel for younger consumers from Aropostale, outdoor apparel and gear from Eddie Bauer and everyday fashion for the whole family from JCPenney, Catalyst Brands will boast expansive reach across multiple market and customer segments.

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REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

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This article was first published in our sister brand Shop Eat Surf Outdoor A lot has happened politically and in the outdoor industry since REI s new President and CEOMary Beth Laughtonwas appointed to the role in January, she noted onstage at Outside Summit in Denver, Colo. last week. We need them to feel welcomed into our industry.

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How GMG plans to win Southeast Asia’s sports retail market

Inside Retail

The post How GMG plans to win Southeast Asias sports retail market appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. We see that consumers are prioritising products and experiences that support their health, fitness and mental well-being. Further reading: How Dubai sportswear giant GMG aims to crack the Southeast Asia market.

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The Athlete’s Foot’s new store suggests the future of retail is in the suburbs

Inside Retail

The Brighton concept store marks the retailer’s 145th store opening, but it is intentionally different from the rest of the network, with a two-storey floor plan that takes consumers on a journey to find their perfect fit. We have an ongoing relationship with Parkrun.