This article is based on a review of ten verified retail moves made by DTC and digital-native brands in 2025, confirmed through trade media and public disclosures.
From Riyadh and Bangkok to Shanghai, the US, and Europe, these flagship retail projects demonstrate how scale, design, and urban role are evolving by 2026.
In 2025, retail expansion stopped being about square meters and started being about intent. Across luxury, athleisure and digital-native brands, stores became cultural signals.
Shoptalk Europe is held annually in Barcelona at Fira Gran Via and serves as the European counterpart to the original Shoptalk event in Las Vegas, focusing on how physical retail operates in an environment where pure digital growth has slowed and stores must prove their economic value through measurable contribution to brand acquisition, profitability, and […]
Singles’ Day 2025 breaks new global records with $150B+ in sales. Discover the top categories, data insights, and retail trends shaping the world’s biggest shopping event—from Tmall to Amazon and Shopee.
MixC Shenzhen Bay opens in Shenzhen’s Nanshan district, blending luxury retail, art, and lifestyle into one destination, redefining the Asian mall experience.
If you’ve been inside a shopping mall recently, you’ve probably noticed QR codes popping up everywhere on posters, food court tables, even on the back of parking tickets.
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