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Leisure and F&B take centre stage at MAPIC 2023

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MAPIC 2023 has placed leisure and food and beverage (F&B) at the centre of this year’s event with two dedicated areas, industry-leading insights from exclusive research and host speakers from major global brands including Netflix, Tomorrowland Leisure and Big Mamma Group.

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Leisure boom and flexible landlords boost future of UK high streets

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It feels like there has also been some reflection during the pandemic which should have a really positive outcome for consumers.”. Hugh Knowles, managing director of indoor mini-golf operator Puttshack UK, told PA the “increased availability” of larger units in attractive locations has helped the growth of the leisure sector.

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Retail Design Trend Forecast: Mixed-Use Spaces and the ‘15-Minute City’

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According to the second annual report from the global architecture and design firm, shopping centers, malls and department stores are being transformed into mixed-use spaces, a trend that prioritizes the needs of consumers whose time is valuable as they change the ways they live, work, shop, dine, exercise and socialize.

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JD takes first steps into the metaverse with ‘King of the Game’, allowing players to experience its Christmas arcade

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Today, JD introduces their ‘King of the Game’ Crayta universe, built by Meta Creative Shop. The sportswear giant has captured the magic of their latest arcade-themed campaign in 3D, becoming the first-ever brand to globally launch a game for sneakerheads on the Facebook gaming platform.

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The allure of horse racing betting in the digital age

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But, just as high streets are evolving, so is the gaming industry – stepping up its game into the virtual world. With the power of technology, they recreate the immersive casino experience online, complete with live dealers, interactive tables, and a myriad of games.

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Sports Direct to Launch Spacious New Store at Braehead

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In addition to this, the store will also host USC, a dedicated area for trend-focused consumers to explore and shop premium lifestyle brands, and GAME, a leading game retailer known for its extensive knowledge and wide selection of games, consoles, and accessories. million sq.

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Remaining Agile in a New Age of Retail: Three Things that Enterprise Brands can Learn from Smaller Players 

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From leisure and sportswear to gifts and jewelry, the chances are you’ve bought a product from a small business over the last couple of years — whether it be a digitally native startup, a one-person band working from their kitchen table or a small independent store selling online around the world. Reflecting the growing?