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Time Out signs lease to open food market in New York | |
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Time Out is branching out from print and digital with plans to open a food hall in Brooklyn's trendy Dumbo neighbourhood. | Time Out is branching out from print and digital with plans to open a food hall in Brooklyn's trendy Dumbo neighbourhood. |
Time Out Market New York will be set over two floors, with 20 different food offerings, three bars, a stage for cultural activities and an exhibition space. | Time Out Market New York will be set over two floors, with 20 different food offerings, three bars, a stage for cultural activities and an exhibition space. |
The move follows the success of the first such venture in Lisbon - set up in 2014 - with 3.6 million visitors last year. | The move follows the success of the first such venture in Lisbon - set up in 2014 - with 3.6 million visitors last year. |
It is set to open towards the end of 2018 and remains conditional on obtaining certain building permits. | It is set to open towards the end of 2018 and remains conditional on obtaining certain building permits. |
This is the latest company to move from a predominantly online model to bricks and mortar. Last year, e-commerce giant Amazon bought Whole Foods for just under $14bn in a tie-up aimed at targeting customers both online and on the High Street. | This is the latest company to move from a predominantly online model to bricks and mortar. Last year, e-commerce giant Amazon bought Whole Foods for just under $14bn in a tie-up aimed at targeting customers both online and on the High Street. |
'Global marketplace' | 'Global marketplace' |
The announcement was set out in Time Out Group's 2017 full-year results. | The announcement was set out in Time Out Group's 2017 full-year results. |
The company reported a 19% increase in year-on-year revenue to £44.4m, driven by underlying growth and franchisee acquisitions in Australia and Spain. | The company reported a 19% increase in year-on-year revenue to £44.4m, driven by underlying growth and franchisee acquisitions in Australia and Spain. |
"Time Out launched 50 years ago to help people explore the best of London and today we are the only true global marketplace for city life, with a presence in 108 fascinating cities worldwide," said Julio Bruno, chief executive of Time Out Group. | "Time Out launched 50 years ago to help people explore the best of London and today we are the only true global marketplace for city life, with a presence in 108 fascinating cities worldwide," said Julio Bruno, chief executive of Time Out Group. |
Time Out has grown into a multi-platform media and e-commerce business located in 39 countries and with an average monthly global reach of 217 million people. | Time Out has grown into a multi-platform media and e-commerce business located in 39 countries and with an average monthly global reach of 217 million people. |
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