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Apparel Group launches dedicated Aldo mobile app in India

The UAE-based retail conglomerate Apparel Group has announced the official launch of a dedicated mobile application for Aldo in India. This strategic initiative represents a significant development in the mission of the group to enhance its omnichannel retail presence and strengthen the digital shopping infrastructure for premium footwear and...

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Cold Culture accelerates retail expansion with first permanent store in Milan

Spanish brand Cold Culture, founded in Madrid in 2021 by Andrés Varela and Martina Merry, will open its first permanent store in Italy on April 24. The store will be located at 75 Corso di Porta Ticinese in Milan, a few metres from its previous pop-up, and will cover an area of 113 square metres. This opening is part of the company's...

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New store in Boston: On continues US expansion

Swiss sportswear provider On Holding AG has further strengthened its presence in the US. On Wednesday, the trainer specialist opened a new store in the East Coast metropolis of Boston. According to the company, On now has 15 stores in the US and a total of 70 worldwide. In Boston, the company has taken up premises on the popular shopping street,...

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Sporthaus Schuster adopts head-to-toe approach for cycling apparel

Community rides, new brands and a growing interest in races beyond the Tour de France show that cycling has become a trend sport, much like running. It inspires both city dwellers and people in the countryside. Sporthaus Schuster - a renowned, family-owned sporting goods retailer based in Munich, Germany - has recognised this and realigned its...

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Metro Boutique brings Topshop to Switzerland

Following a period of international repositioning, the brand will be available from April 18, 2026, in four selected stores – Glattzentrum, Spreitenbach, Basel and Bern. Metro announced on Friday that the launch will feature a curated selection of key pieces and denim. “Topshop is back – and with it, a brand that shaped the high street of the...

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Inditex expands retail strategy with new pop-up stores for Zara Man and Massimo Dutti

Madrid – Spanish fashion multinational the Inditex group has welcomed the new spring/summer 2026 season. It has done so not only by updating its product offering but also by launching new pop-up stores. While this format is not new for the company, these activations appear to be taking root and solidifying as a new pillar of its commercial...

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Expansion into Switzerland: Birkenstock opens first store in Zurich

With its new location in the historic old town, the brand is opening its first store in Switzerland, Birkenstock announced on Friday. The company is continuing its expansion, having just opened a new store in Bordeaux at the end of March, and now operates over 30 European stores. Additionally, the first concept store in Osaka opened at the...

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Topshop returns to Austrian high street

British apparel brand Topshop has taken another significant step in its revival. The label is now available in Austrian brick and mortar stores once again. According to media reports, it has been available for several days at the Graz branch of textile retailer Kastner & Öhler. The comeback was orchestrated by Danish apparel group Bestseller...

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Lisa Yang to open first store in Stockholm

Swedish cashmere label Lisa Yang is opening its first-ever physical store in its home city of Stockholm in the second half of 2026. The 1,400 square foot store will be located in the heart of Stockholm at Birger Jarlsgatan 8, and the brand has secured Architectural firm Studio Anne Holtrop to develop its first retail concept. Lisa Yang, founded...

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Norrøna drives expansion with new London flagship

Norrøna is expanding its network of locations and opening its first dedicated flagship store in the United Kingdom. The new ‘Norrøna Hub’ is opening at 15 Regent Street, Cunard House, London. The Norwegian outdoor brand announced this on Tuesday via the professional networking site LinkedIn. “London is one of the most important and inspiring...

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A look inside Max Mara's new Avenue Montaigne flagship

Italian house Max Mara has unveiled its completely renovated flagship at 31 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The reopening, which coincides with the brand's 75th anniversary, is not just a simple aesthetic update. It also illustrates the desire to reaffirm the brand's identity within the Parisian Golden Triangle. To redesign the 745 square metre...

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Abercrombie & Fitch and Sperry announce heritage collaboration

US retail group Abercrombie & Fitch, has confirmed a global partnership with American footwear brand Sperry. The collaboration marks a renewal of a commercial relationship that first began in the 1930s, when the retailer served as a premier outdoor outfitter. The Sperry x Abercrombie collection features a range of apparel and footwear inspired...