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Gymshark unveils debut New York flagship

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has released the first images of its New York City flagship store, set to open its doors on Saturday, December 13, which marks the brand’s biggest store in the US, following its store at Roosevelt Field shopping centre in Long Island, New York, in October. Located at 11 Bond Street, the 13,000...

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Save The Duck plots 30 store openings over next five years

Italian outerwear label Save The Duck is preparing to rollout 30 stores over the next three to five years, alongside additional locations in Japan. The plans were confirmed to FashionUnited by the luxury brand’s chief executive officer, Nicolas Bargi, who said the retail expansion intends to support wider growth, particularly among Save The Duck...

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Mango reaches 60 stores in the US with Chicago opening

Mango is accelerating its expansion and consolidation strategies in the US with the opening of its first store in the state of Illinois. The Spanish fashion multinational has entered a new region with the opening of a first store in the commercial and tourist heart of Chicago. This is the 60th store for the company founded by Isak Andic across...

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Second-hand: The Row follows close behind Hermès and Goyard with 97 percent retention rate

Certain brands stand out as unshakeable pillars in the second-hand fashion market. Hermès immediately comes to mind, with handbags perceived as investments as profitable as prime property. However, this rapidly developing segment also holds surprises. The recent Clair Report, published by resale site Rebag, revealed the impressive performance of...

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Prada partners with Indian corporations for Kolhapuri chappal project

In a significant collaboration aimed at celebrating and globalizing Indian craftsmanship, the luxury fashion house Prada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two key state-owned Indian government corporations: LIDCOM (Sant Rohidas Leather Industries and Charmakar Development Corporation Ltd) and LIDKAR (Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram...

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Wrstbhvr opens permanent retail space at KaDeWe

Berlin-based label Wrstbhvr has secured its own retail space at KaDeWe. The brand is opening its permanent location on the fourth floor of the Berlin luxury department store, Wrstbhvr announced. Spanning approximately 70 square metres, the retail space follows previous collaborations with KaDeWe. These included pop-ups and a presence in the...

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Calvin Klein opens new flagship store in SoHo, New York City

American fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has opened its latest global flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Officially opening its doors on December 9, the flagship sees the brand return to its roots and expand its presence in one of the US’s main fashion hubs, as Calvin Klein continues to roll out its retail expansion...

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Target opens new concept store in SoHo, New York

American retailer Target has transformed its SoHo store into a one-of-a-kind concept store “where everyday shopping meets play, discovery and style,” bringing to life the brand’s DNA in an immersive, experiential format. Located at 600 Broadway, Target SoHo is described as a “new expression of the Target brand,” geared around inspiring consumers...

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Apparel Group launches Levi's Kids in India, tapping into premium kidswear market

Apparel Group, a prominent fashion and lifestyle retail company, has officially announced the launch of Levi's Kids in the Indian market, marking a significant expansion of its ongoing partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. This strategic move introduces one of the world's most recognized denim brands to a new generation of Indian consumers,...

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Hyper-local, hyper-physical, hyper-engaging: Retail’s next chapter

If 2025 has taught us anything, it’s that retail has shed its old skin. The store is no longer just a place to buy something, it’s a canvas, a stage, a laboratory, and a playground all at once. The smartest spaces this year were treated like ecosystems, where every touchpoint became part of a narrative designed to capture attention, emotion, and...

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Europe unites against ultra-fast fashion: eight countries call on Brussels to “strengthen” mobilisation

Led by France, eight European countries are calling on the European Commission and member states to “strengthen” their “collective mobilisation” against the “systemic risks” they believe are posed by e-commerce platforms such as Shein and its competitors. The letter was sent to Brussels on Monday. “We call on the Commission to mobilise strongly...

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Matalan plots to refurbish 40 stores, rolls out concession concept

British chain Matalan has said it will continue to roll out its retail refurbishment plans into the new year, with 40 stores now due to undergo renovations. The updated strategy, which will see 10 more locations refurbished than initially planned, comes in response to the positive response of already refreshed stores, which Matalan said are...