Bangkok 8 February 2023 - Central Group invites Thai shoppers to fly out during the holidays to experience the top 5 luxury department stores across 5 countries, including Selfridges in the United Kingdom, Rinascente in Italy, KaDeWe in Germany, Illum in Denmark and Globus in Switzerland. This marks yet another key success for Central Group in luxury department stores expansion across key cities in Europe and its focus on strategic locations distinguished for their high international tourist attraction. Most recently, all 5 department stores have curated their retail spaces to welcome the high tourist season, especially Thai The1 members who can enjoy point collection and special offers throughout 2023.
For Thai shoppers who have plans to travel in Europe during this high season, don’t miss out on leading brands that caters to every lifestyle across the Top 5 luxury department stores of Central Group. Thai customers who are The1 members can also enjoy special offers and privileges as specified:
- Collect The1 Points when shopping at all branches of Rinascente, KaDaWe (Every 1 Euro = 1 Point), Illum (Every 7.5 Danish Krones = 1 Point) and Globus at Zurich, Geneva and Lucerne branch (Every 1 Franc Swiss = 1 Point)
- Get 10% discount on participating items with The1 APP
- Get 15% cashback when spending via Central The1 Credit Card on participating items (until December 31st, 2023)
- Special services for The1 Exclusive members, including personal shoppers, gift wrapping, fast track for tax refunds and hotel deliveries
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Selfridges, United Kingdom
Central Group and Signa closed the deal in August 2022. Selfridges is situated in Central London and is considered the all-time popular department store on the must-visit list for international shoppers. It is named the Best Department Store in the World from the Global Department Store Summits for 4 consecutive years and carries world-class luxury brands from over 500 brands, including ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, LOUIS VUITTON, TIFFANY & CO., GUCCI, BVLGARI and others. Customers can also immerse in the surrounding 2D décor, featuring displays in-stores and outside the department store. Additionally, through collaborations with renowned artists, Selfridges brought vibrancy to its retail spaces for all shoppers to enjoy throughout the year alongside endless activities at the movie theatre, restaurants, skateboard area and other lifestyle activities - making Selfridges one of the top all-in-one lifestyle destinations in the United Kingdom. The1 members can now browse and shop for products at Selfridges.com from anywhere in the world.
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Rinascente, Italy
With over 150 years of history and its classic Italian architecture features, Rinascente is considered one of the best and most modern department stores in Italy. The department store carries a wide range of luxury brands for shoppers to browse, including LOEWE, ZIMMERMANN, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, MARNI X CARHARTT and BOYY. Customers can also enjoy personal shopper services for greater convenience, fulfilling all their shopping needs. Rinascente On Demand services are also available for instant assistance by Italian staff via Line: @RinascenteOnDemand. Additionally, there are special activities, including the Textile Wave campaign with all the best of home textile from February 17th-March 15th. The Maison Margiela Takeover is also another distinctive activation at the Milan Flagship store from February 20th-March 5th that shoppers should not missed out on. Lastly, the De Gusto Easter Edition campaign celebrates Easter with special products and deals from March 16th - April 9th.
- KaDeWe, Germay
Known as the most famous department store in Germany and Europe with a history dating back since 1907 in Berlin, KaDeWe houses leading global brands with next-level experiences for both local and international customers. The department store features fashion brands such as GIVENCHY, BALMAIN, JACQUEMUS, ISABEL MARANT, STELLA McCARTNEY, OFF-WHITE and beauty brands such as CHARLOTTE TILBURY and BYREDO. World-famous tastes are located on the 6thfloor with its one-of-a-kind food offers and a variety of restaurants and bars, namely the new French restaurant Brasserie Hélène known for offering its customers a top-notch dinner. All these facets make KaDeWe a holistic luxury lifestyle experience and one of the leading destinations for all-in-one shopping and eating.
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Illum, Denmark
As Copenhagen’s most luxurious department stores, Illum is also known as one of the best department stores in the world. This spring, Illum has been modernised under the theme ‘Futuristic’, featuring brands from Scandinavia as well as global brands in fashion, beauty and lifestyle including a new RIMOWA store, a new IRO shop, The Vintage Bar and a full-concept store from CELINE - opening end of March. Moreover, there are also Illum On Demand services where customers can chat with staff via WhatsApp at +45 28 93 63 19. Customers can also enjoy the Valentine 2023 campaign during the month of love with exclusive products and activities, along with the Beauty Campaign with beauty products at special prices from March 1st onwards. For those who are social butterflies, don’t miss out on the Party Campaign featuring endless fun and entertainment from the middle of March onwards.
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Globus, Switzerland
Known as the leading department store in Zurich, Switzerland, Globus caters to the lifestyles of all shoppers. For this year’s first quarter, Globus greets customers with new brands across diverse product categories, including home & lifestyle brands such as DYSON, ASSOULINE alongside fashion brands such as PRADA MEN, ZEGNA, LOEWE and fashion brands for kids such as PALM ANGELS, MARCELO BURLON. Beauty lovers can also enjoy shopping from beauty brands such as DR. BARBARA STURM, THAMEEN LONDON and exclusive Globus ‘Beauty Days’ campaign with special promotions, deals and activities at Globus department store from March 23rd-April 9th.
Let Central Group be a part of your joyful and extraordinary trip. To make your travel experience more memorable, browse and shop across leading brands curated for you and enjoy exclusive deals for The1 members at the world’s top 5 leading department stores in Europe under Central Group, including Selfridges in the United Kingdom, Rinascente in Italy, KaDeWe in Germany, Illum in Denmark and Globus in Switzerland.
