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German retailer About You opens Fabletics brand store

At the beginning of the month, the Hamburg-based online fashion retailer About You opened its own brand store for the US sportswear label Fabletics on its platform. The launch will be accompanied by "an extensive marketing campaign that includes large-scale placements in the About You shop as well as influencer collaborations, photo productions...

Retail

Cyber Monday: UK shoppers to spend a 3.33 billion pounds online

The annual Cyber Monday shopping event reveals a change in consumer behaviour in 2024, with total spending expected to reach 3.33 billion pounds, demonstrating remarkable economic resilience despite marginal year-on-year fluctuations. According to VoucherCodes.co.uk's comprehensive "Shopping for Christmas 2024" report, consumer expenditure...

Fashion

Workwear: A sartorial bridge between utility and design

In the bustling district of Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, an intimate exhibition revealed the rich story of workwear and its often overlooked economic and cultural narrative—a textile showcase that transcends fabric and function. Showing pieces from the archives of London-based collectors The Vintage Showroom, the Hong Kong Design Institute-organised...

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10 Corso Como: “Our goal is to open up to six more stores”

Despite the difficult market environment, ‘10 Corso Como’ is in a positive mood and the year is even exceeding expectations. The company has achieved double-digit growth since the beginning of September. Further locations in Europe and Asia are now planned to establish the concept store, which is one of the first of its kind, as an international...

Fashion |Beauty

Nike collaborates with make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench

Sportswear giant Nike has unveiled a collaboration with British make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench, which bridges “style and beauty”. Ffrench has created two exclusive colourways for Nike’s latest Air Max Dn, in a beige and chocolate brown, drawing inspiration from women athletes whose influence extends from the field of play to the fashion world....

Fashion

Gen Z redefining luxury watch trends

Generation Z consumers, born between 1997 and 2012, are “making waves” in the pre-owned luxury watch sector, according to new research from pre-owned watch specialist Watchfinder & Co. The research, looking into the purchasing habits of Gen Z consumers in the UK, found that this generation is redefining luxury watch trends, as over half (54...

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10 Corso Como plans five new stores in the coming years

The Italian concept store 10 Corso Como is planning five to six new stores in the coming years. After opening two of its own stores in Seoul and shop-in-shops at Lodenfrey in Munich and Printemps in Paris, the company wants to expand further, CEO Gianluca Borghi explained in an exclusive interview . Another sales area is to be created in the...

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Are brands missing the men's market?

How can we better meet the expectations of a changing male audience? Gender stereotypes have long shaped marketing communications, but these traditional notions of masculinity no longer reflect today's reality. Faced with complex societal challenges, men today are seeking more nuanced identities. This shift presents a new opportunity for brands:...

Fashion |In Pictures

Burberry opens outerwear concept at Flannels Leeds

British heritage brand Burberry has opened a dedicated outerwear concept pop-up in the new Flannels Leeds flagship store. The Burberry pop-up is a UK exclusive and will run for two months before being rolled out to an additional 11 global retail locations – as yet to be confirmed. Burberry outerwear pop-up concept at Flannels Leeds Credits:...

Fashion

Cole Haan names HiMaxx as its exclusive distributor in China

Cole Haan, the American lifestyle brand and retailer of premium men's and women's footwear and accessories, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with HiMaxx, a membership-based retail company in China. In a statement, HiMaxx, a leading multi-brand outlet for footwear, clothing, accessories, and beauty, said it will launch a new premium...

Retail|In Pictures

Farm Rio continues UK expansion with second London store

Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio has opened its second standalone store in the UK as it continues its European expansion. The 1,600-square-foot store at 26 Marylebone High Street adds to its debut store on London’s Kings Road in Chelsea, which opened in January. It spans across two floors and houses more than 140 styles from its...

Business

Germany: Strongest decline in retail sales in two years

The reluctance of many consumers to buy is slowing down retail before the start of the important Christmas business. In October, sales fell compared to September, both in nominal terms (-1.1 percent) and in price-adjusted terms (-1.5 percent). Adjusted for prices, the decline was the sharpest since autumn 2022. This means that the recovery from...