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Anta to open first US store, doubling down on American market

Anta is doubling down on the US market with the opening of its first flagship store in the region. Days after the Chinese sportswear giant snapped up a majority stake in Puma, the company is now set to embark on a new journey; tackling the North American retail market. Located in Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s US brand hub and a...

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Brookfield Asset Management: How “Canadian Warren Buffett” became new owner of BHV Marais

The iconic Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville, with its 45,000 square metres and glass rotunda opposite Paris city hall, officially changed property owner on January 28, 2026. For an estimated sum of nearly 300 million euros, investment firm Brookfield Asset Management acquired the department store's building from the Galeries Lafayette group. This...

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Fashion retailers in France lose 20 percent of stores since 2019

The number of stores from major fashion retailers has dropped by nearly 20 percent in France between 2019 and the end of 2025, according to the Alliance du Commerce (AdC). The organisation issued a warning on Tuesday about the “de-commercialisation” of town centres ahead of the municipal elections. The decline is particularly severe for town...

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NikeSkims opens pop-ups in London and Paris

Months after its highly anticipated launch, NikeSkims is venturing into retail with the launch of a series of pop-up experiences, each extending its identity. The first location the brand has tapped for a temporary space is Selfridges in London, where it will host a pop-up until March 5. The site will offer a curated selection of footwear,...

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Redefining retail: the strategic shift from linear mall toward circular shopping complex

Can shopping centres become centres for a circular society? And if yes, how can they evolve from linear consumption centres into vibrant, circular hubs that drive economic resilience and cultural relevance? The whitepaper “Don’t Call It Circular Society Mall”, presented today at Berlin Fashion Week, explores these questions. It was developed by...

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Brookfield Asset Management acquires BHV Marais

The name of the entity that has acquired BHV Marais, an iconic department store in Paris that hosts the first Shein retail department, is now known: Brookfield Asset Management, a global Canadian asset management fund, has acquired BHV Marais from the Galeries Lafayette group. In a letter to employees dated January 27, 2026, Frédéric Merlin of...

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In Pictures: Guess Jeans to open new 'homecoming' concept store in Los Angeles

Guess Jeans is set to open a new, two-story concept flagship store in Los Angeles as the brand celebrates its return to its Californian roots. Located at the intersection of Melrose and San Vicente in West Hollywood, the opening also marks a new chapter in Guess Jeans global retail expansion strategy. Officially opening its doors on January 31,...

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Allbirds to shutter remaining full-price US stores by February 2026

Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has announced it will close all remaining full-price retail locations in the US by the end of February 2026. The decision marks a significant shift in the company’s physical retail strategy as it prioritises a leaner, more capital-efficient operating model. The San Francisco-based company stated that the...

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On appoints Frank Sluis as new chief financial officer

Swiss sports brand On has appointed Frank Sluis as its new chief financial officer, according to a statement released by the company. Sluis, who is Dutch-born, succeeds Martin Hoffmann. Hoffmann has handled financial duties until now, in addition to his role as chief executive officer (CEO). Sluis will take up the position on May 1, 2026. Global...

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Textile sector set for major gains under new EU-India trade deal

After almost 20 years of intermittent negotiations, the free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and India has been finalised. On January 27, 2026, in New Delhi, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Council António Costa and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sealed what observers are...

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Victoria's Secret to open first German store in Hamburg

US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret & Co. is set to launch its German expansion in Hamburg. A store is scheduled to open in the city centre later this year. The Bischofswerda-based PTH Group, which has been secured as Victoria's Secret's franchise partner for the German market, confirmed the press reports. The US label will occupy a space of...

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Manolo Blahnik doubles down on Mainland China, opens second store

Footwear label Manolo Blahnik has opened its second store in Mainland China, doubling down on the market as it continues wider global expansion. The company now operates 21 stores globally. This new location is the first Manolo Blahnik boutique in Beijing, and opens over one year on from the brand’s Chinese retail debut in Shanghai. Located...