Our cities, shopping centers, retail parks, and outlets are again full of life, energy, and innovation. However, part of the reality is that many retail concepts have disappeared, and many who no longer have their finger on the pulse will go bankrupt. Retailers who can always find answers to consumer needs will survive. Retailers that fill their locations with unique energy and create rich experiences that go far beyond the usual shopping experience are and will, on top of that, be very successful in brick-and-mortar retail. We have dedicated this “Special” to these locations: retail concepts and locations that stage themselves for the customer, appeal to all their senses, create a holistic experience, and whose success can no longer be measured in mere sales figures.