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Skechers opens inaugural flagship store in Copenhagen

On the back of strong growth in the Nordics, US footwear specialist Skechers is doubling down on its presence in the Danish market with the opening of its first flagship store in Copenhagen. Located in Amagertorv, the 700 square metre space provides an extensive offering of Skechers goods, including products worn by leading athletes and...

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Spanish brand Nude Project opens pop-up in Los Angeles

Madrid – Following the success of its first pop-up in the Americas, Spanish streetwear brand Nude Project is renewing and elevating its commitment to the US market with the opening of a brand-new temporary store in the heart of Los Angeles. This is a particularly demanding and coveted retail location where the brand is showcasing the unique...

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French jewellery brand Charlotte Chesnais expands globally with Tokyo store

French jewellery brand Charlotte Chesnais has announced the opening of its first international boutique, located in the Aoyama district of Tokyo. This space, which took three years to design, marks an important milestone in the company's global development. For this new retail space, the brand once again called on Dutch architect Anne Holtrop,...

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Universal Works opens its first store in France

British brand Universal Works has announced the opening of its first standalone store in France. Located in the historic centre of Toulouse, at 6 rue Temponières, this boutique marks a key step in the brand's expansion into the French market. The retail project has been developed as a partnership store with retailer Mr. Sunbell Store, favouring...

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Off-White marks India debut with inaugural flagship store in Bengaluru

Italian luxury label Off-White, founded by the late American designer Virgil Abloh, has opened doors to its first retail store in India, located in Bengaluru. The brand is operating the space in partnership with the Indian licensee company for luxury and lifestyle fashion brands Brand Concepts Limited. The flagship store marks a significant...

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Galeries Lafayette aims to become world leader in department stores by 2030

Paris - Building on “solid performance” in a “complex environment”, the Galeries Lafayette group announced on Wednesday an investment plan of 260 million euros by 2030. The company has the ambition of making its Parisian flagship on Boulevard Haussmann the “world's leading department store”. The historic brand has an international presence with...

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Harrods aligns its retail experience with V&A's Schiaparelli exhibition

In London, the department store Harrods is dedicating an installation to Schiaparelli, following the “Fashion Becomes Art” exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A). By engaging with this cultural moment, the retailer is creating a dialogue between the shopping experience and artistic references. Harrods is combining its in-store...

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Skechers launches debut Proto hologram retail experience in Los Angeles

Footwear and apparel brand Skechers has launched its debut permanent proto hologram retail experience at its Manhattan Beach store in Los Angeles. The experience sees Skechers brand ambassador Howie Mandel ‘brought to life’ via an interactive, immersive 3D hologram installation. Said to be among the first permanent proto-hologram installations...

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Zimmermann accelerates expansion with second Belgian boutique

Following Brussels, Australian brand Zimmermann has announced the opening of a new boutique in Knokke, on the Kustlaan coastal boulevard. This opening is part of Zimmermann's European rollout, which relies on a hybrid model of its own stores* and wholesale distribution. Founded in 1991, the brand is positioned in the contemporary luxury segment....

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As Colour's European expansion: a look inside the new Amsterdam store

New Zealand-based apparel brand As Colour has opened in the Netherlands. It is the brand's first European store. For its first location, it has chosen the Negen Straatjes shopping district. Internationally, the brand has 27 stores and six distribution centres across Europe, the United States, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The Amsterdam...

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Inditex expands "Zara Man" concept with new Berlin location

Madrid – Inditex continues to advance its careful segmentation strategy for Zara with the opening of a new store in Berlin. The store is exclusively dedicated to showcasing and selling its menswear collection. This type of store was renewed and relaunched by the flagship fashion brand of the group, chaired by Marta Ortega, in November 2024. This...

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Study: European retail grapples with AI implementation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is regarded as a key future technology in European retail. However, a recent study by London-based market research firm Retail Economics and Swedish technology provider Voyado reveals a significant gap between strategic ambition and practical implementation within the sector. The report, “The State of AI in European...