Taking an Uzbek Retail Concept to London

Taking an Uzbek Retail Concept to London

Media: Spot.uz
Date: 13 June 2025

WIUT alumna Charos Kamalova, co-founder of Teplo Store, shared the story of the brand’s international expansion and the opening of its first pop-up store in Soho, London.

In the interview, she discusses the journey from building a platform for local brands in Tashkent to entering the UK market, including the challenges of finding a location, adapting to a new market, and bringing Uzbek brands to an international audience.

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