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DFS Group completes City of Dreams store
Luxury travel retailer DFS Group has unveiled the final phase of T Galleria by DFS, City of Dreams store in Macau following a year-long expansion.

DFS Group chairman/CEO Philippe Schaus says the the store offers travellers the breadth of a luxury shopping mall with the personalised service of a high-end department store.

An expanded jewelry offering was also unveiled in December, bringing key luxury jewelry brands Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels to T Galleria by DFS, City of Dreams as well as new watches boutiques from Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin

Opening in 2009, T Galleria by DFS, City of Dreams expanded throughout last year to more than three times its original size. Stretching across 173,000 sqft (16072 sqm), the expanded store includes the group’s debut shoe hall. The largest shoe floor in Hong Kong and Macau, it features more than 50 men’s and women’s shoe brands across two levels, including exclusive-to-Macau brands such as Aquazzura and Rupert Sanderson.

Men can also enjoy a dedicated multi-branded, lifestyle area that mixes ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, watches and grooming all in one space to allow shoppers to complete a head-to-toe look with ease

There are more than 40 fashion and accessories brands in the outlet, including Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and Prada. The expanded beauty offering comprises two wings across 23,000 sqft and nearly 70 beauty and fragrance brands, making it the largest beauty hall in southern China. Highlights include Korean brands Hera, Laneige and Sulwhasoo.

DFS Macau, City of Dreams – beauty

For men there is a multi-branded lifestyle area that mixes ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, watches and grooming in one space.

An expanded jewellery offering was unveiled in December, bringing in such brands as Tiffany & Co and Van Cleef & Arpels. There are also new watch boutiques from Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin.

T Galleria by DFS, City of Dreams is one of four T Galleria stores in Macau, including T Galleria by DFS, Shoppes at Four Seasons; T Galleria by DFS, Studio City; and the standalone beauty hall T Galleria Beauty by DFS, Galaxy Macau.
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Inside T Galleria by DFS at Studio City
The new T Galleria by DFS at Studio City in Macau might be the company’s fourth store in the territory – but it still features new brands and firsts.

T Galleria by DFS, billed as “the Traveller’s Luxury Department Store”, officially opened on October 27. It includes DFS’ new beauty hall concept T Galleria Beauty by DFS as well as a T Galleria by DFS sunglasses boutique in The Boulevard at Studio City shopping district.

Benjamin Vuchot, region president, North Asia for DFS Group, said Macau continues to be an exciting market for travellers “and we’re confident that visitors from all over the world will be delighted by our expansive selection of the leading beauty and sunglasses brands they’ve come to expect from DFS”.

Focused on cosmetics, skincare and fragrances, T Galleria Beauty by DFS is a holistic, multi-brand beauty hall bringing customers “a world of personal beauty experiences in one prestigious location”. This is the third T Galleria Beauty by DFS store to launch in 2015, the first opening at Galaxy Macau on May 27 and the second in Hong Kong in Causeway Bay on July 10.

The 704 sqm T Galleria Beauty by DFS store at Studio City features a selection of 28 world-renowned beauty brands and 10 fragrance brands including Estée Lauder, Giorgio Armani, Hermès, La Mer, La Prairie and Lancôme. In addition, T Galleria Beauty by DFS will also feature popular Japanese and Korean brands including SK-II, Shiseido, Laneige and Sulwhasoo, catering to growing demand for the Korean beauty trend throughout the region.

The store will introduce cult-favorite Fresh in Macau for the first time, offering the full range of the beauty brand’s popular fragrance, skin, body and hair care products. Dedicated to “natural ingredients, rich textures and addictive scents”, Fresh specialises in creating “a sensorial beauty experience”.

DFS also brings its Beauty Concierge to T Galleria Beauty by DFS at Studio City, a complimentary highly-bespoke service which focuses on the customer’s personal needs and preferences.

Customers will discover tailored services covering skin analysis, skin treatments, makeup consultation, personalised services and specialty massages.

The T Galleria by DFS sunglasses boutique, an award-winning sunglasses store design concept named Best New Store Environment at the 2014 TFWA Cannes Awards, features 16 brands including Ray-Ban, Céline, Dior, Fendi and Gucci. Highlights also include the full Karen Walker eyewear collection and as well as MCM sunglasses, a first for any T Galleria by DFS store in Macau.

The store features the Loyal T by DFS program, covering over 700 brands in 26 airport and T Galleria by DFS stores in 10 countries across three continents. The multi-tier program connects loyal members with an extraordinary array of increasing benefits and exclusive experiences including personal shopping assistance, concierge services, and pre-order and pre-sale of new beauty brands.
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Future Bright profit that is no longer “bright”
The Macau slowdown and foodcourt closures are among factors behind a projected plunge into the red by Hong Kong listed corporate restaurateur Future Bright.

In a statement to the stock exchange, Future Bright says it expects to report a loss in the order of HK$29.8 million this financial year to December 12. Last year, the group posted a $168.8 million profit.

The downturn in gambling in Macau and a drop in Mainland Chinese tourists has impacted on sales of the group’s Yeng Kee Bakery food souvenir business and of its restaurants in the territory.

In addition to that, its three restaurants and 19 foodcourt counters in Huafa Mall across the border in Zhuhai have been closed while the mall undergoes renovation, leading to a substantial drop in cashflow. The company has also written down the value of some of its investment properties.

Future Bright’s gross operating profit margin this year has fallen from 18.2 per cent in the first quarter to 14.6 per cent in the second, recovering only slightly to 15.1 per cent in the third quarter, to the end of September.

Most of the losses in the restaurant and foodcourt business occurred in the second quarter with a significant recovery noticeable in the third – especially for its Japanese restaurants which achieved $80 million in sales (compared with just $65.2 million in the second quarter).

“The group’s overall performance for the third quarter has been in line with the inflow of visitors to Macau and the slowdown in the Macau Gross Gaming Revenue during the Third Quarter,” the company said.

That period saw 8.097 million visitors enter Macau, some 147,000 fewer than during the same quarter last year.

Macau Gross Gaming Revenue dropped 34.3 per cent, impacting on Future Bright’s high end restaurants.

The company says it is restructuring the Yeng Kee operation, by closing a high rental street shop, opening more kiosks and setting up more consignment arrangements at airports.

Meanwhile, it opened its first Japanese ramen shop under the brand name of Bari Uma in Causeway Bay in Hong Kong in July 2015 and a new Shiki Hot Pot Restaurant at Studio City, Cotai in the end of October 2015.
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Prada Macau opens men only store

Prada Macau has opened its fourth store – a menswear-only boutique at Studio City.

The new space, designed by architect Roberto Baciocchi, covers about 500 sqm on a single level and houses the men’s ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and footwear collections.

A succession of light-coloured stone pillars and light boxes inserted into black granite volumes sets the rhythm of the external facade.

The internal facade is clad in black granite, while slim burnished steel profiles frame the entrances, windows and light boxes.

The two entrances open on an area defined by a succession of spaces, each featuring a different atmosphere.

The area dedicated to the leather goods and accessories collections is characterised by Saint Laurent marble floorboards, ebony-clad walls and polished steel display cases and counters.

An elegant sitting area, defined by cotto-coloured leather sofas, leads to the space where the men’s footwear and ready-to-wear collections are showcased.

The space housing the footwear collections is defined by ebony floorboards and polished steel and crystal cases and counters with drawers covered in coloured saffiano leather exalting the product display. Cotto-coloured leather sofas complete the furnishing.

The Last Room, dedicated to the ready-to-wear collections, is characterised by walls featuring orange encaustic painting, creating an elegant atmosphere.

November 13, 2015
The Boulevard opens at Studio City Macau
Two Hollywood legends stepped out at Studio City Macau yesterday to mark the US$3.2 billion project’s formal opening – inlcuding The Boulevard shopping precint.

Actors Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio joined Academy award-winning director Martin Scorsese and director and producer Brett Ratner to reveal a historic collaboration in a short film The Audition – a Hollywood production tailor-made to promote Macau’s new destination.

Studio City is a Hollywood-inspired cinematically themed entertainment, gaming, retail and leisure destination, the retail mall named The Boulevard, and managed by Taubman Asia.

René Tremblay, president of Taubman Asia, says The Boulevard brings an “unparalleled shopping experience” to Macau.

“The Boulevard features high-energy streetscapes with the thrilling feeling of being in a studio back-lot, with featured streets and squares inspired by iconic shopping and entertainment locations, including Beverly Hills and New York’s Times Square. In this unique space, Taubman Asia delivers a mix of contemporary luxury and bespoke shopping options, all artfully curated by our team of experienced retail experts that has spent years carefully researching the market and creating an experience tailored to the needs of Macau’s many visitors,” said Tremblay.

“As Taubman Asia’s first project in Macau, The Boulevard is strategically positioned to capture the vast retail opportunity of Macau’s preeminent leisure and tourism market. We’re confident in our partnership with Melco Crown Entertainment and the opportunity Studio City holds for Taubman Asia.”

Meanwhile, the short film launched last night and screening publicly from today, is led by Scorsese and depicts De Niro, DiCaprio and Brad Pitt playing themselves as they vie for the same part in a fictitious movie.

“When we first envisioned building a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Macau, we wanted to bring the best of the best of entertainment to the world,” said Lawrence Ho, co-chairman and CEO of Melco Crown Entertainment.

“[So] it made perfect sense to commission a star-studded Hollywood production to fully conceptualise our goal to reimagine entertainment for Asia. We are extremely proud that we were able to work with the world’s greatest director and actors who are true icons of Hollywood, to successfully produce the first Hollywood movie for Macau.”

Melco Crown Entertainment’s co-chairman James Packer added: “Studio City’s official opening represents a key milestone in our strategy to develop Macau as a truly world-leading tourism and entertainment destination, I am extraordinarily proud of what we have achieved here.”
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Belstaff marks Greater China debut
British luxury lifestyle brand  Belstaff has opened its first store in Greater China, inside the Studio City resort in Macau.

The opening of the Belstaff Macau boutique, on The Boulevard managed by Taubman Asia, follows the launch of Belstaff Korea last year with three stores. The brand will also open stores in Japan from March next year, as it continues to broaden its Asian footprint.

CEO Gavin Haig said the Macau opening is an extension of Belstaff’s commitment to expand globally.

“We are pleased to announce this opening in Macau showcasing the continuation of long-term investment for Belstaff in both China and wider Asia over the coming years. Studio City is destined to become a retail mecca within Macau and we are pleased to be a part of this luxury shopping experience.

“Macau has a great reputation for luxury fashion and it makes sense to start our Chinese offering here, within one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting retail environments.”

Belstaff has established a strategic partnership with Rainbow Group Macau for the new franchise.

The store launches with the Autumn/Winter men’s and women’s collections “showcasing British heritage and design innovations, combined with a modern sensibility”. Belstaff’s hand-waxed cotton and leather pieces will be available there, in addition to seasonal ready-to-wear and accessories.

The Studio City store references elements of the Belstaff House flagship on London’s New Bond St, designed by eminent interior designer and architect William Sofield. The 196 sqm store displays signature Belstaff characteristics including wooden floors, leather seating, custom cork walls and bespoke crafted cabinets to create an ambient and inviting atmosphere.

Large-scale light boxes display current campaign imagery. The moto-heritage of the brand is referenced with a vintage Royal Enfield bike displayed at the front of the store.

Archive imagery around the store depicts the brand’s 91-year history, including images of current Global Ambassador David Beckham.
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November 6, 2015
Studio City retail tenants revealed
Studio City and Taubman Asia, have revealed the lineup of fashion brands that will open inside The Boulevard at Studio City.

A mix of fashion-forward labels and internationally-renowned luxury brands include Macau’s first Balmain, Macau’s first Belstaff, and Tom Ford’s largest store in Asia, amongst many others. The selection was assembled by Taubman Asia and Melco Crown Entertainment’s combined team of retail specialists to meet Chinese consumers’ increasing desire to express their individuality through high quality, expertly crafted clothing and accessories. Bespoke and personal services will be offered to ensure our shoppers take center stage.

Taubman says The Boulevard at Studio City will bring “an unparalleled shopping experience” to Studio City.

“Unlike any retail offering to be found in Asia, the unique 35,000 sqm ‘immersive’ retail entertainment environment brings shopping to life by ‘transporting’ visitors to high-energy street-scapes and entertaining them at every turn with featured streets and squares inspired by iconic shopping and entertainment locations, including New York’s Times Square and Hollywood’s Beverly Hills,” Taubman said in a statement.

“At the futuristic Times Square Macau, inside The Boulevard at Studio City, a variety of entertainment from ‘virtual’ musicians to film stars will be shown through holographic projections.

“Leveraging our global expertise increating extraordinary retail environments, and our exceptional relationships with the world’s leading brands, our talented team in Asia has brought together an exciting mix of brands for The Boulevard at Studio City,” said René Tremblay, president of Taubman Asia.

“Our merchandising and management services are the industry standard for performance and excellence. We are thrilled to welcome these brands to our latest project and are committed to supporting them for the long term.”

List of brands:

Aeronautica Militare
Balmain
Bank of China
Belstaff
Boss
Bottega Veneta
Bulgari
Cigar Emporium
Coach
Cosmos Food Station
Din Tai Fung
Dunhill
Emporio Armani
Fendi
Girard-Perregaux
Givenchy
Glashutte Original
Graff
Gucci
Hide Yamamoto
Hublot
ICBC
Trattoria Il Mulino
Image Digital
IWC Schaffhausen
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jaquet Droz
kate spade new york
Kenzo
Longines
McCafe
McDonald’s
MCM
Michael Kors
Montblanc
Philipp Plein
Piaget
Prada
Rainbow
Rimowa
Roberto Cavalli
Saint Laurent Paris
Shiki Hot Pot Restaurant
Starbucks
Tag Heuer
T Galleria Beauty by DFS
Tiffany & Co.
Tom Ford
UM
Vacheron Constantin
Valentino
Van Cleef & Arpels
Versace Collection
Ermenegildo Zegna
Zenith
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Taubman Asia reveals Studio City retail plan
Taubman Asia and Melco Crown entertainment have revealed details of the new shopping centre planned to open in Studio City, Macau in the third quarter of this year.

Taubman Asia will tenant and manage the 70-store single story shopping complex on Melco’s behalf. While the two companies won’t reveal what percentage of the 300,000 sqft retail space has been leased so far, a Taubman Asia spokesperson told INside Retail Asia leasing was “progressing well”.

The two companies plan a “unique, entertainment-centered shopping experience” at the new Studio City, which has a distinct Gotham architectural look, a Batman experiential ride attraction and Hollywood movie themes throughout.

The Boulevard at Studio City, as the retail component will be called, is described as an ‘immersive’ retail entertainment environment.

“It will bring the world’s best shopping to life in Macau by transporting guests to high-energy street-scapes, entertaining them at every turn with featured streets and squares inspired by iconic shopping and entertainment locations, including New York’s Times Square and Hollywood’s Beverly Hills,” the two companies said in a media statement Thursday.

“Taubman Asia is in the business of creating world-class experiences for our customers,” said René Tremblay, president of Taubman Asia.

“Along with Melco Crown Entertainment, we are developing a one-of-a-kind retail entertainment experience that will cater to the discerning tastes of Greater China’s consumers.”

Robert S Taubman, chairman, president and CEO of US-based Taubman Centers said The Boulevard is poised to be “one of the most exciting shopping destinations in Macau”.

“We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Melco Crown Entertainment.”

Taubman Asia is providing merchandising, marketing and management services for its retail project.

A spokesman told Inside Retail Asia the company wants to create a unique retail offer at the resort, not replicate existing retail offers in the territory.

“We are targeting fashion forward brands which are more progressive, more edgy, contemporary.” Tenants will be encouraged to offer ranges or lines exclusive to the Studio City stores to make them a destination for locals as well as visitors.

A foodcourt area will be focused on casual dining style. “Food will be a major drawcard,” the spokesperson said.

Lawrence Ho, co-chairman and CEO of Melco Crown Entertainment said Studio City is an entertainment-inspired leisure destination that will fulfil Melco Crown Entertainment’s aims to be a strategic catalyst in furthering Macau’s economic diversification from a pure gambling destination.

“With the combination of Melco Crown Entertainment’s expertise in developing world-class integrated entertainment resorts and Taubman Asia’s deep experience in the global retail industry, I am confident that The Boulevard at Studio City will deliver an exciting and dynamic shopping environment that will delight customers and bring a further, new and unique non-gaming attraction to Macau.”

Studio City’s distinctive art-deco facade includes a “Golden Eye” gondola ride which straddles the resort’s two-tower hotel at a height of some 130 metres.

Its entertainment offer will include the “Studio City Event Center”, a 5000-seat multi-purpose entertainment center designed to host live concerts, theatrical and sporting events. The entertainment experiences also include a magic theatre “The House of Magic” and a Warner Bros. Batman-themed motion ride “Batman Dark Flight”, a 36,000 sqft family entertainment center “Warner Bros. Fun Zone” for kids filled with Warner Bros.’ and DC Comics’ franchise characters and play-rides, together with “Pacha Macau” which will bring Ibiza-style nightlife to Macau.
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