Wallpaper* reports in regarding an interesting take on pop-up retail with a cross Atlantic swap of sorts. The “Wish You Were Here” Project positions 30 London boutiques into the Lower East Side at 186 Orchard Street. “More than just an excuse for a group jolly, the conglomerate of independent boutiques are engaging in an extended swap shop with counterparts of the Lower East Side shopping district – feeling a symbiotic, albeit transatlantic approach to their brands, both individually and of the two areas as a whole.”

The third store designed by Dimitris Padopoulous and Yiannis Konilus for Comme des Garcons in Athens is a more permanent vision than the previous pop-up (Gorilla) shops. Conceived as white cube meets boutique, the effect (as seen) is minimal. Shelving of white wood against white walls. The space is shared by Bearbrick, who inhabit the raw space of the old pop-up. This allows for a striking change of pace from brand to brand, as well as a contrast between the design duos new and early spaces. (via Frame).

Yatzer has given an exclusive look at the new Camper shop in Tokyo. Designer Jaime Hayon is inspired by classic circus elements, providing a space full of surprises as well as a clean platform for the display of Camper’s shoes. Go to Yatzer for the full story.

A look inside of Jaime Hayon’s Tokyo Camper concept after the jump.

Tenue de Nimes is a new denim boutique in the heart of Amsterdam. The interior design has been trusted to Anothercompany. The firm developed a raw look, thinking critically about the heritage of denim. Anothercompany was founded in 2003 and has worked with clients as diverse as K-Swiss and The House of Bols. (via CB).

Interior shots of the boutique after the jump.

Sarah Wigglesworth Architects have designed and built a new storage facility to house up to 76 bicycles in Bermondsey, London. The structure is part of the redevelopment of Bermondsey Square. Bikes will be stored using a double decker system devised by Josta. (via Dezeen).

Check the interior system after the jump.

DNR reports in with news of Bloomingdale’s expanding their retail presence to Dubai with two new stores to be completed for 2010. ""A three-level, 146,000-square-foot apparel and accessories store and a one-level, 54,000-square-foot home store will together anchor The Dubai Mall…Bloomingdale’s said the merchandise assortment, upscale ambience and high level of customer service will be similar to its stores in the U.S., while being sensitive to local preferences and customs.""