Nation of Shopkeepers

Retail: its future, present, and past (and why it matters).

By Adam Thompson

· Launched 6 years ago

Of late: 7-Eleven konbini king RIP, Decathlon does it best, creating 'Memorable Space'...

Plus some frankly perfect quotes, and Sainsbury's in York.

Jun 1 • Adam Thompson

A new Palace for London's youth.

Skate and football meet in an old Victorian bath house courtesy of Palace and Nike, but perhaps the real story is the location itself.

Nov 11, 2025 • Adam Thompson

The future already exists

(It's just not easily found in the UK.) feat. IKEA, Clueless, The Simpson's + more!

Jun 5, 2025 • Adam Thompson

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A new Palace for London's youth.

Nov 11, 2025 • Adam Thompson

HAPI NEU JAHR :-)

Jan 9, 2025 • Adam Thompson

The future already exists

Jun 5, 2025 • Adam Thompson

JOY TO THE WORLD.

Dec 19, 2024 • Adam Thompson

Automation is a choice.

Jan 16, 2023 • Adam Thompson

The Travel Edition

Jun 17, 2022 • Adam Thompson

GREAT OUTDOORS (and in, too).

Sep 18, 2024 • Adam Thompson

Retail can reveal a city's essence.

Jul 6, 2023 • Adam Thompson

Automation is a choice.

Jan 16, 2023 • Adam Thompson

'The Drink Issue' | Heytea: a solid case study + LDF highlights + Brewdog: still canceled but see u in Waterloo + Why are Yeti coolboxes…

Sep 21, 2022 • Adam Thompson

People! Amazon unions + hospitality staff burnout + Nike at 50 🎈 + Westfield as civic space? + London's best* bakery! (*imho) 🍞 + art! 🎨

Jul 26, 2022 • Adam Thompson