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Carl Friedrik opens first physical store in London

Travel goods label Carl Friedrik has opened its first physical store space on London’s Regent Street as part of its pursuit of consistent and organic growth. The company, which this year raised one million pounds through a customer-led angel round, said the store opening marked a significant milestone in its journey, with the latest funding...

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Eyeing European expansion, Birkenstock opens first boutique in Paris

German footwear brand Birkenstock has made a significant stride in its European expansion strategy by opening its first Parisian boutique in the fashionable Marais district. The 130 square metre corner store, located at 17 rue des Archives, marks the company's first standalone European retail space in four years and represents a crucial...

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Sandro launches AI tool to help customers find their 'ideal size'

French brand Sandro, owned by the SMCP group, is relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to help its customers choose their ideal size. On Linkedin, Sandro announced a collaboration with Fringuant, a tool based on body scanning technology that helps you find 'the right clothing size'. The tool, powered by AI, allows online shoppers to determine...

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Roberto Cavalli opens Selfridges pop-up

Roberto Cavalli has taken to London-based luxury retailer Selfridges to open an exclusive pop-up for its Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi Fall 2024 pre-collection. Taking place from July 22 to August 18, the pop-up store showcases and offers the line’s “Spaghetti Western theme with Americana influence” in a backdrop that further evokes such an...

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Lush opens new Perfume Library concept in London

British beauty retailer Lush has opened a new Perfume Library concept store in London inviting consumers to explore an exclusive selection of 12 new perfumes, not yet available anywhere else. The fragrance concept, located at 67-71 Beak Street in Soho, aims to showcase Lush’s long history of in-house perfumery by offering consumers consultation...

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Spotlight on Black independent retailers: Livewear curated by Áwet New York

There’s space in the fashion world for everyone. That includes independent retail. But what does it take to become an independent retailer? And what is it like to be a Black independent retailer, in an industry that hasn’t always been supportive of Black creatives? There’s a lot we can learn from Black independent retailers regarding business,...

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House of CB opens permanent UK flagship in London

Womenswear retailer House of CB has opened its first permanent retail store in the UK on London’s Oxford Street. Located between fashion brands Mango and Bershka, the 45,000-square-foot store at 225 Oxford Street builds upon the success of its 10,000-square-foot pop-up, which it operated in 2023 from the first and ground floors of the same...

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Sosandar plans 50 store openings over next five years

In light of a slowing in e-commerce sales among the wider fashion industry, the online retailer Sosandar is set to enter the brick and mortar market with an ambitious nationwide expansion plan. Speaking to The Times, the retailer’s co-CEO, Julie Lavington, revealed that the company was “targeting around 50 [stores] in total” over the next three...

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LuisaViaRoma opens first flagship in New York

Italian luxury fashion retailer LuisaViaRoma has opened its first store in New York, and thus the first location also outside its home market. The flagship store will open its doors at 1 Bond Street in Manhattan, LuisaViaRoma announced on Monday. The opening is part of the company's global expansion strategy, which aims to bridge the gap between...

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John Lewis to trial repair service with Timpson Group

British department store retailer John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced it will trial an in-store garment and homeware repair service as part of a new partnership with Timpson Group-owned Johnsons. From July 22, customers will be able to drop off items to be fixed, altered, cleaned or restored in a bid to encourage product longevity, after...

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British brand Neom Wellbeing opens its first US store

UK-based beauty brand Neom Wellbeing has opened its first US retail store in New York City. Located on Bleecker Street in the West Village, the 481 square-foot ‘Wellbeing Hub’ has been designed as a “sanctuary to escape the city,” to immersive New Yorkers in the Neom Wellbeing experience powered by 100 percent natural fragrances. The hub also...

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A store to entice the senses: Pangaia opens first UK retail spot in London

Pangaia, the apparel brand that takes a science-based approach to production, has chosen the city of London to launch its debut UK store. Located on Carnaby Street, the 1,500 square foot space is the second standalone store the brand has opened to date, and looks to serve as an extension of Pangaia itself, reflecting its ecocentric values in an...