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Children's fashion: CWF launches Kids Around at multi-brand show and opens Paris concept store

Paris - At a show featuring several children's brands, Children Worldwide Fashion (CWF) presented the new collection from its brand, Kids Around. The event took place at the Palais de Tokyo on March 11, 2026. It had a joyful atmosphere, thanks to the children who walked the runway like top models. The French group CWF specialises in the design,...

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Expansion strategy: Primark announces new openings in France and the Middle East

Fashion retailer Primark detailed the next steps of its physical expansion strategy during a press conference on March 18, 2026. Three new stores will open in France in 2026. The company has been present in the country since 2013. It currently operates 30 stores and employs nearly 7,000 people. This regional expansion will continue in 2026 with...

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Harrods partners with charity retailer Traid on circular initiatives

Department store chain Harrods has partnered with charity retailer Traid on an initiative designed to reduce textile waste. The duo have come together on an initiative to repurpose surplus clothing and materials into “meaningful resources”, putting to use Traid’s expertise in clothing collection, sorting and reuse. As part of the partnership,...

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Björn Borg expands lifestyle offering through partnership with Åhléns and Inno

Swedish sports fashion brand Björn Borg has signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with Swedish department store chain Åhléns and Belgian retailer Inno. The collaboration focuses on the development and distribution of new, complementary lifestyle categories across both physical and digital retail channels. The total estimated retail...

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Boden to open second US store in Nashville

Boden is continuing its US expansion with a second store opening this summer in Nashville, Tennessee, following the success of its debut US store, which opened in Atlanta in November 2025. In a statement, the British fashion brand said the Nashville store “builds on the momentum and success of Boden’s Atlanta debut,” which it adds “was met with...

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David’s Bridal launches wholesale division with a focus on independent boutiques

American bridal-store chain David’s Bridal, which offers affordable wedding dresses, bridesmaid gowns and formal wear, is launching a wholesale division targeting independent boutiques globally with exclusive designer capsule collections from Vera Wang Bride, Oleg Cassini, and Viola Chan Couture. The wholesale programme has been designed to...

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Decathlon accelerates its Spanish expansion with ten new stores

French company Decathlon has begun 2026 with a new drive to expand its retail network in Spain. The group plans to open ten new stores during the first half of the year. This marks one of the largest waves of openings by the company in the Spanish market in recent years. It follows the recent expansion of 25 stores announced in Germany. The plan...

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Chanel experiences high demand and stock shortages for Matthieu Blazy's new collection

The excitement surrounding Chanel, driven by the vision of its artistic director Matthieu Blazy, is now translating into a significant commercial success. In early March, this culminated in stores with an influx of crowds, all eager to purchase Blazy's debut collection. The collection by the Franco-Belgian designer has been available across the...

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Nuuds expands beyond DTC with Nordstrom

Nuuds, the digitally native elevated basics brand founded by influencer Daryl-Ann Denner, has launched in American luxury department store Nordstrom, as it steps beyond its direct-to-consumer (DTC) roots. Los Angeles–based essentials brand will be available on Nordstrom.com and in four store locations: Austin (Domain), Denver (Cherry Creek),...

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Indian design platform Ekke debuts with digital-first curation

Indian discovery platform Ekke has officially launched as a digital-first destination dedicated to contemporary Indian design. The platform integrates a curated selection of homegrown brands spanning menswear, womenswear, jewellery, and lifestyle objects, aiming to provide a refined perspective on modern Indian aesthetics. In a market often...

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H&M expands presence in Bengaluru with 69th store in India

Swedish retailer H&M has further solidified its footprint in the Indian market with the opening of its 69th store in the country. The new outlet, located at Orion Mall in Rajajinagar, marks the eighth brick and mortar location for the brand within the city of Bengaluru. The store spans more than 7,500 sq. ft. and is designed to provide an...

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Roksanda opens concept store in London

London-based fashion label Roksanda, founded by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Ilinčić, has opened a new concept store on Sloane Street, London, designed to combine art, design and craftsmanship. The three-month residency at 171-172 Sloane Street has been designed to act “as an embodiment of the Roksanda universe and ethos,” as well as a “...