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The Shopkeepers: Storefront Businesses and the Future of Retail

English Language ｜ Hardcover ｜ 2015 ｜ 256 pages ｜ 30×25 cm

Publisher　 Die Gestalten Verlag
Author 　　 R Klanten (Author), Robert Klanten (Editor), Sven Ehmann (Editor), Sofia Borges (Editor)
ISBN 　 9783899555905

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The Shopkeepers is an insightful exploration of contemporary brick-and-mortar retail culture, reaffirming the enduring value of “good stores” in the digital age. At a time when e-commerce and anonymous online shopping dominate, a new generation of carefully designed, concept-driven specialty shops is thriving. With outstanding products, distinctive interior design, clearly defined concepts, and—most importantly—friendly and knowledgeable customer service, these stores are redefining the appeal of physical retail.

Through a wide range of examples, the book captures the diversity of this emerging store culture. Featured shops include barbershops, fish smokeries, tailors, and milliners, as well as retail spaces specializing in stationery, hardware, buttons, home décor, and coffee equipment. These stores can be found both off the beaten track and in the very centers of major cities, from Berlin to Beirut, each deeply connected to its local context and culture.

The book emphasizes that the driving force behind these enduring shops is the passion of their founders and operators for their ideas and products. Whether they focus on vintage eyewear, textiles from India or China, specialty books, handcrafted soaps, olive oils, or tropical fish, each store reflects a strong commitment to expertise, quality, and detail. Some are built on innovative business concepts, while others represent contemporary reinterpretations of traditional family-run enterprises.

The Shopkeepers is also a collection of personal stories. It introduces the individuals behind these compelling retail concepts—many of whom have been running their shops for years and are only now being rediscovered by a new generation of consumers. Their skill, integrity, and deep knowledge set them apart: from shoemakers who truly understand their craft to culinary experts capable of identifying hundreds of types of chocolate or cheese with ease. Some shopkeepers are such distinctive personalities that the opportunity to interact with them alone becomes a reason to visit.

In the stores featured in The Shopkeepers, the customer once again takes center stage, enjoying a personal and high-quality retail experience that the internet simply cannot provide. The book serves as a reminder of the lasting value of exceptional service and meticulously selected products built to endure—proof that these remarkable shops not only still exist, but are quietly reclaiming their place in everyday life.

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Author: R. Klanten

Editor: Robert Klanten, Sven Ehmann, Sofia Borges

Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag

Year of Publication: 2015

Dimensions: 30 × 25 cm

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 256 pages

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