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Stefan Laban, global head, URBN International

Interview

“Internationalizing a concept like Urban Outfitters is three times the challenge”

After strenghtening its presence in Europe, US retailer Urban Outfitters has set its sights firmly on new territories such as the Middle East and Asia for the coming year(s). We spoke to Stefan Laban, gobal head of URBN International, about flexibility, recruiting on Instagram and the challenges of global multibrand expansion.

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Keeping up with the Beastin Boys

Every day they're hustlin': Chris Boszczyk (l) and Dusan Cvetkovic

Photo: Julian Henzler

Jean-Philippe Hecquet, CEO Sandro

Retail Interview

"The physical store is and will remain the greatest form of media for a brand”

In context of the French brand's recent store opening in Munich, we spoke to Sandro CEO Jean-Philippe Hecquet about the future of retail, the competitiveness of the "accessible luxury" market and Sandro's way of dealing with it.

Daniel P. Werner, buyer for The Storey / KaDeWe Group

Photo: KaDeWe Group

Retailer to Watch

“It’s always order season for me", Daniel P. Werner, KaDeWe Group

Thursday night saw the opening of "The Storey", a 1,900-square meter space in Munich’s notable Oberpollinger store, solely dedicated to urban- and streetwear. We spoke to Daniel P. Werner, a familiar face to many in the industry and the buyer behind the new concept, about creating an exciting assortment and how much time he really spends “on the road”.

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Liu Jo conquers Germany with third retail store

Liu Jo opens in Munich

Laura Bohnenberger (photo: Simon Burke)

Retailer to watch

Laura Bohnenberger, Bean Store, Munich, Germany

At her Bean Store in Munich, Laura Bohnenberger maintains a unique mix of upscale meets casual womenswear from Acne to YMC, always blended with a lovely selection of accessories, jewelry and perfumes.

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Desigual opens flagship in Munich

Image of the new flagship store in Munich

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Bench: Second headquarters in Munich

Shop window at the Bench store in Berlin

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Premium Order Munich to kick off with 1,000 collections

Current Premium campaign

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Mavi to open store in Munich

Entrance of the shop in the Sendlinger Str. 35

Norbert Kaltenbach, owner of the Jeans by Kaltenbach stores

Retailer to watch

Norbert Kaltenbach, Jeans by Kaltenbach, Munich, Germany

Our Retailer Of The Week is Norbert Kaltenbach of Jeans by Kaltenbach, Munich's long-term denim institution.

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Kickz turns 20: Q&A with founder Christian Grosse

Kickz founder Christian Grosse

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Red Wing To Open In Munich

Red Wing Fall/Winter 2013

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Konen Munich celebrates three jubilees

Dr. Gabriele Godl, Konen Management

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MUNICH FABRIC START: A MUST FOR DENIM