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UK: Clothing sales take hit in January despite retail volumes increasing elsewhere

New figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown a disappointing January for textile clothing and footwear stores, for which sales volumes fell by 2.7 percent on the month. A reduction in consumer confidence was cited as the cause for the drop in sales, which also contributed to a wider decrease of 1.3 percent in volumes for...

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Loop and Global-e partner to streamline cross-border returns for fashion brands

As fashion retailers intensify their focus on international expansion, operational efficiency has become paramount. In a move aimed at reducing friction in global returns, commerce operations platform Loop has announced a strategic partnership with cross-border e-commerce specialist Global-e. The collaboration seeks to simplify returns...

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Mango doubles down on US with 20 new openings and new Manhattan flagship

Spanish fashion multinational Mango is upping its commitment to the US market, with a pledge to open around 20 new points of sale in the country in 2025. Through these openings, the company aims to end the year with around 65 stores across the US, highlighted by the impending launch of a new flagship store in Manhattan. While present in the US...

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AMI opens its largest store yet in Paris

French contemporary fashion brand AMI has opened its largest store worldwide in the exclusive Marais neighbourhood of Paris. Located at 96 Rue de Turenne, the store spans more than 6,400 square feet over two floors, and as the largest store in its portfolio, it houses AMI’s complete collections of menswear, womenswear and accessories. The store...

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Gymshark confirms first permanent US flagship location in New York

Gymshark has confirmed that its first permanent retail store will be located at 11 Bond Street in New York City, as it looks to push forward its international expansion. The store will open later this year and will span 13,000 square feet across four floors. In a statement, Gymshark said the store concept will be similar to its Regent Street...

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Shoemaker Santoni celebrates 50 years of craftsmanship and innovation

Since its founding in 1975, Italian shoemaker Santoni has become synonymous with meticulous attention to detail, elevating traditional techniques to the realm of luxury. As it marks its 50th anniversary, Santoni introduces 'Santoni Culture, An Emblem of Mastery'—a newly conceived symbol that encapsulates the brand’s heritage, philosophy, and...

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Wholesale platform Joor aims to reshape retail partnerships

In an industry where wholesale partnerships can dictate the trajectory of a brand’s success, the search for reliable retail connections remains one of the biggest operational challenges. Joor, a wholesale management platform for the fashion sector, has introduced Joor Discover, a data-driven solution aimed at streamlining the matchmaking process...

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Dolce&Gabbana opens first store dedicated to beauty and accessories in London

Italian fashion brand Dolce&Gabbana has unveiled its first-ever store dedicated to beauty and accessories in London’s Covent Garden shopping district. The shop, located in the area’s Market Building, offers a selection of cosmetics and signature fragrance collections, as well as a make-up consultation service. These sit alongside a curation of...

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Spanish streetwear brand Scuffers expands to London with a pop-up that might stay for good

Following the success of its pop-up shops in Los Angeles and Amsterdam, Spanish streetwear brand Scuffers has set its sights on London with a new pop-up in Soho. This marks a key step in a more ambitious plan: to establish a permanent retail location in the British capital, currently its third-largest global market. From February 14 to March 9—...

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Sloane Street completes 46-million-pound streetscape project

Sloane Street, one of the luxury destinations in London, has completed its 46-million-pound transformation into an elegant 1-kilometre “green boulevard,” from Knightsbridge to Sloane Square. The project is one of the most significant streetscape improvements in almost 250 years, since it was originally commissioned by the 1st Earl Cadogan in the...

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Brits looking for “better deals” in 2025

New research from American Express reveals that UK consumers are taking an increasingly savvier approach to their spending, while others are looking to shop small and local and search out experiences. The survey, conducted by Opinium, asked 2,000 adults in the UK about their current spending habits and preferences, as well as their intentions...

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Yeezy faces backlash over offensive product as Shopify shutters online store

It has been a turbulent week for Yeezy founder Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as controversy continues to swirl around his brand. The fallout began with the sudden departure of Gosha Rubchinskiy, a key collaborator and influential designer, who announced he was leaving Yeezy to revive his eponymous label. But the situation worsened...