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September 18, 2025

The Global RLI Awards are among the most prestigious international recognitions in the field of retail and leisure – which makes the joy even greater for umdasch The Store Makers at winning this year’s award in the category Interior Excellence. The award went to The Georgian, the iconic restaurant in the world-renowned London luxury department store Harrods. It honors outstanding achievements in interior design and execution quality – underlining umdasch The Store Makers’ special expertise in high-end retail.

The share of private consumption allocated to retail – rather than savings, services, or leisure – continues to decline across the European Union. In 2024, this trend persisted for the third consecutive year, with EU citizens spending just 32.6 percent of their disposable income in retail. Croatia recorded the highest share, with nearly every second euro spent in retail. These insights come from a new, free study published today by NIQ Geomarketing, offering a comprehensive overview of retail trends across Europe.