The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets

Monocle's latest book unpacks what makes a perfect shopping experience and offers tips on how to launch, design, and run your own store. A must-have guide, the world of retail has never been so challenged due to a mix of e-commerce, unimaginative brand owners, and greedy landlords. Yet while many stores have stumbled, a new generation of storekeepers and department store owners is emerging. Is this the dawn of a new, independent age of bricks-and-mortar retail? Since its launch, the retail world has been one of the pillars of Monocle's editorial coverage. On their travels around the globe, the magazine's editors are constantly looking for well-designed fit-outs, the people setting new benchmarks in service, and the stores offering the smartest product mix. At the heart of all this is an understanding that a memorable shopping experience relies on a delicate balance of an inviting space, a warm welcome, and a sense of discovery—not to mention covetable products—but also an understanding that stores and shopkeepers play an indispensable role in creating lively neighborhoods and vibrant high streets. This new book from Monocle reveals the global media brand's 100 favorite stores worldwide, from the independent fashion boutique to the department store that takes up a city block. It also offers a few top tips and advice on how to launch and run your own retail venture, as well as a collection of sharp essays and snappy interviews. The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks, and Markets is a handbook for any aspiring shopkeeper, stocking a wealth of insight and inspiration.