MillerKnoll Opens up a Flagship Location in London
Amy Duong — September 14, 2024 — Art & Design
References: dezeen & millerknoll
American furniture imprint MillerKnoll has launched its first major store location outside of the country in London's Clerkenwell area. The brand is one of the most notable groups in the industry and the store takes over three storeys and 1,700 square meters of contract showrooms and retail stores. Some of the featured brands include Herman Miller and Knoll. The store will have a dedicated studio that functions as a showroom as well.
The CEO of MillerKnoll Andi Owen shares, "This is truly an exciting milestone for our collective. We're thrilled to showcase the full breadth of our design portfolio in such a creative and innovative location. We're taking the approach of locating brands next to each other based on feedback from design partners, dealers and customers. We look forward to the collaboration these spaces will facilitate as we continue to redefine modern design."
Image Credit: MillerKnoll
The CEO of MillerKnoll Andi Owen shares, "This is truly an exciting milestone for our collective. We're thrilled to showcase the full breadth of our design portfolio in such a creative and innovative location. We're taking the approach of locating brands next to each other based on feedback from design partners, dealers and customers. We look forward to the collaboration these spaces will facilitate as we continue to redefine modern design."
Image Credit: MillerKnoll
Trend Themes
1. Global Flagship Expansions - Luxury brands are establishing significant international flagship locations to strengthen global presence and brand prestige.
2. Multi-brand Showrooms - Retailers are creating expansive, multi-brand showrooms to offer consumers a comprehensive display of product lines in one location.
3. Design-centric Retail Spaces - Retail spaces are increasingly being designed to serve dual functions as showrooms and creative studios to engage design enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Retail - The furniture retail industry is evolving with international flagship expansion strategies to capture more global market share.
2. Interior Design Services - Interior design services are becoming integral to retail experiences as spaces are designed to facilitate creativity and collaboration.
3. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry is enhancing its brand appeal through strategically placed flagship stores in influential urban areas.
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