This document highlights several retail benchmarks from around the world in 2013. It recognizes grocery retailer Kochhaus in Germany for bringing convenience and fresh food together. It also recognizes Australian liquor retailer Dan Murphy's for operational efficiencies dominating its category. Sportswear brand Lorna Jane in Australia is recognized for building a strong social community brand.

1. FOR
2013

2. Once a year, every year we like to tell you who we
think is our pick on who are the benchmarks in
retail. From food, to fashion and the unexpected
pop up, these benchmarks give us inspiration on
our strategies for 2014
Enjoy and seasons greetings for the festive season

3. 13
CASUAL
DRESS
STREET
TOP
SPECIALTY
ONLINE
DEPT
VERTICAL
SOCIAL
HOME
GROCERY
LIQUOR
DISCOUNT
POP UP
OF 20 13

4. GROCERY
GERMANY - KOCHHAUS
Bringing together convenience of pre-prepared with fresh and service

5. LIQUOR
AUS - DAN MURPHY
Operational efficiencies help dominate the category

6. CASUAL
AUS - LORNA JANE
Built a brand through social communities

7. DRESS
GERMANY – SLVR
Demonstrate how great product design in athletic translates to fashion

8. STREET
SWEDEN - H&M
Experts in building multiple brands and developing loyalty with great comms & product

9. HOME
SWEDEN – IKEA
Latest campaign another proof point promoting recycling of furniture

10. DISCOUNT
USA – COSTCO
Experts in efficiency and consumer behavior drivers

11. SPECIALITY
UK - HOTEL CHOCOLAT
Creating a premium chocolate experience

12. PRESTIGE
UK – BURBERRY
Re-invented their brand through technology

13. ONLINE
UK - MR PORTER
Continue to maintain position as ultimate premium men’s fashion editor

14. DEPARTMENT
FRANCE – MERCI
The modern day department store with a single consumer view

15. VERTICAL
GERMANY – NIVEA
Examples of how to go vertical

16. POP UP
FRANCE – CHANDON
A pop up with pulling power

17. FOR
2013