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JCPenney targets off-price shoppers with new marketing campaign

JCPenney wants to convince off-price shoppers to give the Catalyst-owned brand a chance. For its new marketing campaign unveiled on Monday, the American department store chain invited six real shoppers to a "retail rejuvenation retreat" for what it described as a clothing cleanse. The idea is to convince budget-conscious customers that they...

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LVMH-owned Sephora clarifies its strategy in Israel

Amidst its international expansion, the LVMH-owned retailer Sephora is increasing its store openings and entering new markets. However, in Israel, where the announcement of its arrival has sparked calls for a boycott, the beauty retailer denies any plans for a direct presence. As the group's growth accelerated in the second quarter, Sephora was...

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Indochino to open 10 new US showrooms in 2027

Canadian made-to-measure menswear brand Indochino plans to open 10 new showrooms across the US in 2027, marking the company's largest investment in standalone retail in years, according to a company announcement. Six locations are confirmed for early 2027, with four more slated to open in mid-to-late 2027. The confirmed early-2027 locations are...

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Alohas segments its offering to grow in men's footwear

Madrid – Following the path already taken by other fashion and footwear brands that began by championing a 'fluid' and genderless product model, the Barcelona-based brand Alohas, which specialises in footwear and accessories, is segmenting its offering with the creation of 'For Him'. This new section on its e-commerce platform will now feature...

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Designer Exchange expands luxury resale in Spain with new Barcelona store

British retail platform Designer Exchange, which specialises in buying and selling second-hand luxury fashion, is strengthening its roots in Spain with the opening of a store in Barcelona. This marks the company's second permanent point-of-sale in the country, where it first launched over 10 years ago. Founded in 2013 as the independent...

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South Korea’s Blue Elephant opens first US flagship store in LA

South Korean eyewear label Blue Elephant has made its physical debut in the US with the opening of its first regional flagship store in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. Located at 300 N. Beverly Drive, the 7,000 square foot space marks a milestone in an ongoing global expansion for the brand, which plans to use the site as a strategic hub for the US....

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Australia’s Peter Alexander closes UK stores

Australian fashion brand Peter Alexander has announced the closure of its stores in the UK in response to the “continued negative outlook” of the region and “sustained difficult trading conditions”. The news was confirmed by its parent company Premier Retail, which said the brand’s three existing bricks-and-mortar stores in Bluewater, Stratford...

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German fashion retailer Voo Store discontinues online shop

Voo Store is discontinuing its online shop. The Berlin-based fashion retailer announced this change in a temporary social media post, which has been seen by FashionUnited. Ozan Akcay, chief executive officer of Voo Store, confirmed the decision upon request. Too expensive and no longer contemporary The reason for discontinuing the online shop is...

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Inditex boosts Bershka in the US with its first store opening

Madrid – Completing one of Inditex's major strategic moves for the 2026 financial year, Bershka has finally opened its first brick and mortar store in the US. The brand is its leading youth fashion label and the Spanish company's second-largest by turnover, behind only Zara. The US market continues to play a key role in the growth strategies for...

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Madden NYC footwear collection debuts in India via digital-first strategy

US footwear company Steve Madden has launched its accessible fashion label Madden NYC in India on August 11, 2026. The rollout begins with a womenswear footwear collection, marking a strategic expansion of the brand's footprint in the South Asian market through its long-standing partnership with Indian retail company Reliance Brands Limited...

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On opens first store in Denmark as it adds four California locations

Swiss premium sportswear brand On has opened its first store in Denmark, the latest move in a retail push that will add four locations in California this fall and has taken the brand into Brazil for the first time. The Copenhagen store opened last week at Købmagergade 39 in Indre By, the city's historic center and one of its busiest pedestrian...

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Mango strengthens its presence in India with a new flagship in Delhi

Madrid – As part of its international growth strategy, Spanish fashion multinational Mango has strengthened its retail footprint in India by expanding its flagship store in Gurugram, within the Delhi metropolitan area. Following the renovation, the store now offers both its womenswear and menswear collections under one roof. The store is...