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French retail sector unites against Shein

Major French trade federations representing sectors from mass market retail to clothing and toys are suing Shein for “unfair competition”. The Asian e-commerce giant, already under government scrutiny, described the move as a “boycott attempt”. Several sector organisations stated in a press release that Shein’s model “relies on non-compliance...

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A look inside Galeries Lafayette's first department store in India

The opening of this first Galeries Lafayette in India, developed as a franchise with Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL), a subsidiary of the global conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, was announced in October 2025. It is part of the Galeries Lafayette group's desire to establish itself as a leading destination to promote the French 'Art de...

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Frank & Eileen opens first standalone store in the US

Los Angeles-based womenswear brand Frank & Eileen, founded in 2009 by Audrey McLoghlin, known for its ethically crafted pieces, has opened its first US flagship store in New York City. Located at the corner location at Madison Avenue and 65th Street, the 2,000 square foot Frank & Eileen flagship has been designed to represent the brand’s rich...

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London’s New Bond Street named the world’s most expensive retail destination

New Bond Street in London, home to brands including Burberry, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Ralph Lauren, has been crowned the world’s most expensive retail destination for the first time, leapfrogging Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, last year’s winner, and New York’s Upper Fifth Avenue. In the global retail report ‘Main...

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Tove opens its first London store residency

British luxury womenswear brand Tove, known for its refined femininity and timeless design, has opened its first standalone London store residency in the heart of Mayfair. Spanning 700 square feet, the Tove pop-up, located at 14 Hay Hill, will run until December 1 and will offer consumers a chance to delve into the luxury brand, featuring its...

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Primark invests 12.5 million euros in German market expansion and store optimization

Primark is continuously optimising its store portfolio. The Irish clothing discounter has recently closed several locations in Germany. However, it also has a new store concept in the pipeline, which will be implemented in three new stores. The company is investing a total of 12.5 million euros in these new spaces. The first German Primark store...

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Juicy Couture opens first Italian store, eyes London expansion

Californian casualwear label Juicy Couture has inaugurated its first store in Italy, located at Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a shopping and entertainment destination in the Locate Triulzi district of Milan. The site will serve as an exclusive flagship store for the brand, stocking a selection of clothing, bags and its signature velvet tracksuits....

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Jack & Jones opens first Belgian kidswear store

Danish menswear brand Jack & Jones has debuted its kidswear concept in Belgium. The brand has opened the world's first Jack & Jones Kids store in the Docks Bruxsel shopping centre. This kidswear concept specifically targets children aged eight to 16. Jack & Jones describes the target audience as “young denim fanatics”. "With the opening of our...

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Loro Piana reopens New Bond Street store in London

LVMH-owned luxury brand Loro Piana has reopened its refurbished New Bond Street store with a new concept designed to capture the label’s signature “blend of sophistication and warmth”. The upsized store aims to offer a “home away from home feeling,” explains the Italian brand, reimagined in natural materials, such as oak, carabottino wood, woven...

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Dutch fashion brand Extreme Cashmere opens first flagship store in New York

Dutch luxury brand Extreme Cashmere has opened its first North American flagship store in the Soho district of New York, according to a press release. The store at 152 Mercer Street follows the opening of the first flagship in Amsterdam in April, marking a new step in the brand's global expansion. In New York, the concept from the Amsterdam...

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Arc’teryx expands into Austria with Vienna flagship

Arc’teryx is now expanding into Austria, opening its first store in Vienna. The Canadian outerwear brand is continuing to expand its store network in the German-speaking region through the launch of a dedicated retail space for its Austrian customers from next year, Arc'teryx announced on Monday. The exact location and opening date of the store...

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Amsterdam, beyond the hype: Market seducing Spanish brands… and putting them to the test

I have been living in Amsterdam for just over four years and, subjectively, I fully understand what it is about this city that attracts both talent and Spanish brands. Its manageable size, a life that moves between canals and bicycles, and the balance between tradition and modernity in one of the world's most international capitals are all part...