What is a lifestyle concept store?

A lifestyle store is a retail store selling a wide variety of product categories under a single brand. It is designed to associate a brand with one or another aspirational lifestyle. Lifestyle stores may include clothing, housewares, furniture, stationery, gifts, and so on.

What is a multi concept store?

For us, a concept store is broadly defined as a multi-brand store, retailing a highly curated selection of products, directed by a clear theme, lifestyle or philosophy. More often than not the retail component is wrapped in an experience.

What is meant by concept stores?

By concept store we mean a shop that combines culture with the business of selling. Concept stores sell a curated selection of products that suggest a certain lifestyle or theme. Typically these products are from different brands and designers, and appeal to a certain audience.

What makes a good concept store?

A lot of thought, innovation, ingenuity and investments are often needed to make a success of a concept store. The design of the store can be particularly important as you need to make a strong visual impact, as your store needs to stand out and create just the right brand atmosphere.

What can I sell in a concept store?

Concept stores often mix an eclectic assortment of products and lines such as books, beauty, fashion, food, and homewares; all carefully curated to appeal to a specific target audience.

Why is it called a flagship store?

The term “flagship” refers to the lead ship in a fleet, which is usually the largest, fastest, newest, most heavily armed, or most well-known ship.

What is the difference between flagship store and official store?

A flagship store refers to a retailer’s primary location. While many consider it to be a store’s first retail store, retailers often reserve this title for the store that’s also the most unique. A flagship store is typically: The largest store in a retailer’s chain.

When was Concepts shop first established?

1996
Concepts opened their first doors in 1996, melding the worlds of street, skate and fashion years before it was commonplace.