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CREATIVE RETAIL AWARDS LONDON | 21 SEPTEMBER 2023

The Creative Retail Awards are a dynamic and exciting annual event designed to recognise and reward innovation and excellence in retail design and experience. Organised by the Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA) and Retail Focus, the awards span a number of disciplines, including store design, surfaces, display systems, innovative technology, lighting and much more. The awards are judged by a panel of industry leaders and experts.

Bringing together the whole industry, the Creative Retail Awards is a night that blends networking with an informal party atmosphere celebrating the diversity in our industry. The Awards recognise talent across the full spectrum of retail design and display in a broad range of awards categories. www.creativeretailawards.com

MAPIC CANNES, FRANCE | 28 - 30 NOVEMBER 2023

MAPIC is the International retail real estate event to build the ultimate lifestyle and shopping destinations. It is an opportunity to learn network with key players at the centre of the retail property industry’s transformation, and be part of creating the exciting new business models that are shaping the places to live, play and shop of the future.

For three days in November the retail property, leisure, food and tech communities will all gather at MAPIC.

www.mapic.com

Integrated Systems Europe

BARCELONA, SPAIN | 30

JANUARY - 2 FEBRUARY 2024 www.iseeurope.org

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the world’s premier global exhibition for professional audio visual (pro AV) and systems integration, is delighted to announce that the 2024 edition of the show will mark its 20th birthday. Since its inception in Geneva in 2004, ISE has grown into an industry-defining event, bringing together professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world.

SURFACE DESIGN SHOW BDC LONDON | 6 - 8 FEBRUARY 2024

Surface Design Show sees over 180 companies and organisations dedicated to furthering material innovation - a must-visit event for architects and designers.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with opportunities for learning, entertainment and meaningful industry connections. Immerse yourself in material innovation and connect with peers and suppliers all under one roof.

www.surfacedesignshow.com

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VM & DISPLAY SHOW

BDC LONDON | 16 & 17 APRIL 2024

VM & DISPLAY AWARDS LONDON | 12 MARCH 2024

The only event dedicated to celebrating excellence and innovation in the retail visual merchandising and display sector, the VM & Display Awards have been successfully running for 27 years, and as a standalone event in its current format for 18 years. Held annually in an iconic, Central London location, the Awards bring together the UK’s most influential creatives, retailers and suppliers in celebration of their considerable achievements for projects installed.

www.vmanddisplayawards.com www.vmanddisplayshow.com

The VM & Display Show is the place for all your visual merchandising and display needs. Visitors can meet with an array of industry experts who can help make displays a reality, from concept to installation. Discuss your visual merchandising and display requirements with experts in your field.

The show provides exhibitors with the chance to present their expertise to the teams behind the high streets’ windows and in-store displays.

Taking place at the Business Design Centre in London, the VM & Display Show is the only UK exhibition dedicated to this creative industry, bringing together everything from mannequins, print and props to POP, lighting and fabricsand every in-between - under one roof across two days.

Sephora Marks Its Second Uk Store Opening

SEPHORA’s second London store is coming to Westfield Stratford City

After the huge success of SEPHORA’S first store opening this March in Westfield London, SEPHORA is thrilled to announce that the location of its next physical store will be at Westfield Stratford City, in London.

The launch of Sephora.co.uk and the APP last autumn was met with unprecedented demand, and British consumers can continue to enjoy shopping their beauty favourites exclusively at Sephora in another iconic store.

The store is excepted to open its doors in November 2023.

Bullring Clocks Goldsmiths Upsize And Investment To Create One Of Largest Uk Flagships

Hammerson has announced that GOLDSMITHS, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, is significantly increasing its presence within Bullring & Grand Central. The multi-million-pound investment will create one of the brand’s largest UK flagships.

The new store will extend its space to nearly 8,000 sq. ft across a spectacular double height glazed shopfront, showcasing branded areas for prestige brands, alongside an array of premium names in jewellery. The multi-brand showroom will feature a first-class hospitality bar and lounge area, alongside VIP consultation rooms and reputable service and repair specialists.

For more information about Bullring, please contact: bullringestate@averpr.com

Retailer Confidence Soars At The Boulevard

Retailer confidence at Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet is continuing to soar as existing tenants take more space to increase stock and add new lines.

Long-time tenant, Mountain Warehouse is adding surf brand ANIMAL, taking an additional 1,116 sq ft adjacent to its existing unit, making its total footprint at The Boulevard 3,552 sq ft.

The Boulevard has continued to buck national trends seeing record footfall and sales volumes month-on-month and year-on-year continually.

Covent Garden And Uk Charity Smart Works

Launch The Ultimate Summer Shopping Pop Up

Covent Garden is partnering with the charity to support their mission of empowering women across the UK who need help securing employment and changing the trajectory of their lives.

This August, Covent Garden will partner for the second time with UK charity Smart Works to bring every fashion and beauty lover’s dream boutique to 62 Neal Street, stocking the ultimate holiday essentials with discounts of up to 70% RRP. Open to visitors from 3rd-23rd August, the Smart Works Holiday Shop in Covent Garden will stock a huge variety of the most exciting fashion, accessory and beauty brands with 100% of proceeds going directly to the charity. Smart Works exists to give unemployed women the confidence they need to reach their full potential ahead of an interview, secure employment and achieve financial independence.

Open daily from 11am-7pm Monday-Friday and 11am-6pm Saturday and Sunday, the roster of brands being sold within the Covent Garden Smart Works Holiday Shop include ALIGNE, Anthropologie, Astrid + Miyu, Bobbi Brown, Celeste Starre, Dear Frances, Elizabeth Scarlett, Frame, Free People, GANNI, Hunza G, Jovonna London, Justine Tabak, Lily & Lionel, Linda Farrow, LK Bennett, Mr Jones Watches, O Pioneers, Olivia Burton, Ollie Quinn, OMNES, Pink City Prints, Phoenix Style, Radley London, Really Wild Clothing, Reformation, RIXO, Ro&Zo, Seraphina, Seventy + Mochi, Sisterhood, Stripe & Stare, SPANX, and Thought Clothing. The pieces provided by each brand will be from their current and recent collections and available at up to 70% RRP.

Uk High Street Footwear Retailer Shoezone Opens New Shop In Beverley

A brand new store from footwear retailer Shoezone opened in Beverley on Saturday 29th of July at Unit 7A at Flemingate Shopping Centre, HU17 0NQ.

The new store will offer a wide selection of affordable and fashionable styles and brands, opening its doors with unbeatable money-saving promotions and special offers.

The store will be open from 9 am to 6 pm Monday –Saturday and 10.30 am to 4.30 pm on Sundays.

The new store has recruited a brand new team in Beverley and has one part-time vacancy left to fill.

The new shoezone store will stock the complete core range as well as a variety of exciting brands, including Lotus, Heavenly Feet, and Lunar.

Anthony Smith, shoezone Chief Executive comments:

“We’re delighted to be opening this new shoezone store in Beverley. We’ll be selling our most popular core range of own-brand everyday footwear, alongside well known branded shoes, making our entire retail collection more easily accessible.”

Visit the new store at Flemingate Shopping Centre, HU17 0NQ from 29th of July, or visit shoezone.com to explore a wide selection of affordable footwear for all the family.

Cardfactory Opens First Store In The Middle East As Ambitious International Partnership Strategy Progresses

cardfactory, the UK specialist retailer of greeting cards, gifts and celebration essentials, is pleased to announce the opening of its first cardfactory store in the Middle East as part of its long-term master franchise agreement with Liwa Trading Enterprises.

The opening of the new store in the Bawabat Al Sharq Mall in Abu Dhabi, marks the highlyanticipated entry of the cardfactory brand into the Middle East, following the exclusive franchise partnership agreement announced in May. The agreement with Liwa aims to open around 36 stores across the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, supporting the growth of cardfactory’s international presence. A further three stores are scheduled to open in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in August.

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