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Saint + Sofia opens first physical store in Covent Garden

Womenswear brand Saint + Sofia has opened its debut brick-and-mortar store in London’s Covent Garden after building "significant success online”. The 1,600 square foot space has been designed to reflect an intimate boutique, offering a curated selection of womenswear and accessories, including handbags and footwear. The site will also be a...

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Club L London launches rental offer with Hurr

Womenswear brand Club L London has launched a pop-up rental offering at Hurr’s Selfridges Oxford Street space, where it will be hosting the experience until November 26. Through the partnership, Club L will be making a selection of its occasionwear available to rent both in the store and via Hurr’s online rental platform. Around 250 pieces from...

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AllSaints opens New York pop-up and first Chinese outlet amid retail expansion

AllSaints is continuing on its global expansion strategy with a string of new international store openings, cementing its presence in various markets and celebrating its 30th anniversary. New York is among the cities being emphasised by the brand, and is currently home to a AllSaints pop-up space located at 500 Broadway. The 5,300 square foot...

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Sweaty Betty adds two new stores in the US

London-based women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty has opened two new US stores as it returns to a brick-and-mortar presence in the market. The activewear brand, owned by Wolverine World Wide, Inc., opened stores in Chicago's Southport neighbourhood and Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown area earlier this month. Both feature Sweaty Betty's collection...

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Ikea to host pop-up dedicated to its Frakta bag

Swedish homeware retailer Ikea is opening a pop-up on London’s Oxford Street dedicated to its iconic blue Frakta bag ahead of the Ikea flagship store opening in spring 2025. Located at 216 Oxford Street, next to the upcoming Oxford Street store, the ‘Hus of Frakta' will pay homage to its instantly recognisable giant blue bag, which Ikea states...

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Latest insolvency data masks mounting pressures on UK retail sector

The apparent stability in UK retail insolvencies masks a potential crisis for the sector, as rising labour costs and endemic shoplifting threaten to push more fashion retailers towards restructuring in early 2025, industry experts warn. Data released today shows retail trade insolvencies remained virtually unchanged, with 2,089 businesses...

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Arket's Austrian debut highlights cautious expansion

H&M-owned lifestyle brand Arket is set to make its delayed entry into the Austrian market, announcing plans for a Vienna flagship store in 2025 - a full eight years after the brand's initial European launch. The move raises questions about the Swedish retailer's traditionally conservative approach to expansion in Central Europe. While brands...

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Gymshark opens pop-up store in New York City

British fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has opened its first US pop-up store in over seven years in New York City. Located at 105 Wooster Street in SoHo, the 3,800 square-foot pop-up will be open until the end of January 2025 and comes in preparation for Gymshark’s first US flagship store, which is expected to open next year. Gymshark pop-up...

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Black Friday: Fashion and clothing retailers expected to see the largest uplift in sales

Fashion retailers are set to capture a significant digital market share this Black Friday, with new research revealing a projected 123 percent surge in web traffic, outpacing all other retail sectors. A comprehensive analysis by digital PR agency Tank highlights the competitive digital landscape, where search visibility could determine...

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JCPenney unveils exclusive salon experience with Larry Sims

American retailer JCPenney has launched an exclusive salon experience with celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims based on popular hairstyles worn by actress Gabrielle Union on the red carpet. The ‘SimStyled’ experience will be available from November 18 at select JCPenney salons in the Los Angeles and San Diego markets. It will offer a curated...

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Spanish brand Unfeigned expands to Paris, eyes London

Spanish brand Unfeigned is on a mission to transform men's basics into garments that stand out for their commitment to quality, design and the environment. After rapid international growth fuelled by its wholesale strategy, the brand is now ready to open a new chapter with the opening of its first physical store in Paris - an important step in...

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In Pictures: A look inside Jacquemus' new London store

French luxury brand Jacquemus has opened the doors to its new London boutique today, bringing customers into a Mediterranean-like atmosphere within a traditional Victorian building on New Bond Street, Mayfair. The interior of the store has been designed in collaboration with Oma, which contributed to the four storey space spanning a total of 332...