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Czech Republic: 70,000 pairs of shoes destroyed in a fire

A fire in a warehouse in Zlin, Czech Republic, destroyed 70,000 pairs of shoes on Thursday. The warehouse is located on the site of the former Bata shoe manufacturing empire. The company Vasky, which manufactured the shoes, reported its losses at seven million dollars. No one was injured, firefighters confirmed. They added that the fire was...

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French court bans Shein from selling products imitating Lacoste crocodile in EU

Paris - A French court on Thursday provisionally banned the Asian e-commerce giant from selling items on its platform that feature the famous Lacoste crocodile logo. Pending a final ruling, the Paris judicial court “has taken provisional measures throughout the European Union”. The aim is to “prevent infringement of Lacoste’s renowned trademarks...

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Represent teases first South African store

Represent is set to embark on a new venture into Africa. The British premium label has teased its plans for a flagship store in Cape Town via its social media. In the post, the brand simply states ‘opening soon’ in the caption, with an email plastered on the store’s entry calling for enquiries. The opening date and location have not yet been...

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Fire at Chinese shoe factory causes "heavy casualties", says President Xi

Beijing - A fire at a shoe factory in China on Thursday resulted in “heavy casualties”, according to President Xi Jinping. Nearly 200 firefighters and rescue workers were mobilised, according to official authorities and media. The fire broke out around midday (4am GMT) at the Huiteng factory in Jinjiang, in the Fujian province (south-east of the...

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Adidas Team apparel to be exclusively distributed by S&S in the US

S&S, a leading wholesale distributor of apparel and accessories in North America, has closed a deal to be the exclusive U.S. distributor for the Adidas Team apparel collection. The agreement reflects more than a decade of partnership between both companies. “This is an exciting new chapter in our relationship,” said Kendall Whitley, vice...

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Fast delivery is losing to lower prices, ICSC survey finds

A new survey from ICSC suggests shoppers are becoming less willing to pay a premium for speed, as rising delivery expectations, return costs and fulfillment fees push value to the front of the purchase decision. Conducted online from May 13 to May 15, among a demographically representative U.S. sample of 1,000 respondents, the “Cost of...

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Damson Madder opens first permanent retail space at Selfridges

Damson Madder is set to open its first permanent retail space, marking a milestone for the contemporary London label as it continues to expand beyond its direct-to-consumer roots. The new space, opening on 6 July, will be located in the Contemporary Studio on the third floor of Selfridges's Oxford Street flagship. It is also Damson Madder's...

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Spanish brand Paloma Wool opens its second US store in Los Angeles

Madrid – Paloma Wool, the Barcelona-based fashion brand by designer Paloma Lanna, continues its steady and consistent progress in building its own retail network. The brand has now opened its first store in Los Angeles. This new location brings the increasingly popular Spanish label to a total of three international stores and four globally....

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Garage to open largest flagship store in New York City

Canadian fashion retailer Garage is continuing its international expansion with plans to open its largest, “most immersive” retail flagship to date in New York City’s Flatiron District. The Montréal-born brand said in a statement that it has secured a 9,500-square-foot, multi-level corner location at Fifth Avenue and East 21st Street, and...

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Mytheresa launches bespoke mobile boutique experience

Luxury multi-brand retailer Mytheresa is bringing its curation and client service directly to its consumers in the Hamptons with a mobile bespoke retail experience for the summer as it reimagines the traditional storefront through a more personal, experience-led approach to luxury retail. The ‘Mytheresa Out East’ customised Airstream mobile...

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Met Police and retailers agree on action plan to tackle retail crime in London

Senior representatives from the Metropolitan Police, the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime and some of the UK's largest retailers have agreed a new action plan aimed at strengthening the response to retail crime across London. Following a roundtable at New Scotland Yard, the partners committed to improving intelligence sharing, prioritising...

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Gutteridge opens new Boston-based logistics platform

Gutteridge has launched a strategic hub in the US to strengthen its digital channel, reduce delivery times and offer a more efficient shopping experience to its American customers. The brand, part of the Capri Group, has announced the operational launch of its new Boston logistics platform, dedicated to the direct management of e-commerce orders...