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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 “...

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Primark increases pay for UK retail staff

Budget retail giant Primark has announced an increase in pay for retail assistants across the UK. From April 1, employees in England, Scotland and Wales will have their hourly wage raised to a minimum of 13 pounds or 13.71 pounds in London. The company, which employs over 30,000 people in the region within retail and head office roles, said that...

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Crocs prepares to open first UK full-price store

Footwear specialist Crocs is set to open its first full-price store in the UK as part of its ongoing 2026 retail strategy. The US brand confirmed the news to Drapers, which reported that the store will open March 20 in Westfield Stratford City, London. In a statement to the media outlet, Adrian Holloway, Crocs senior vice president and general...

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Apparel Group expands Indian youth portfolio with Nike Littles and Jordan

Dubai-based retail conglomerate Apparel Group has announced a strategic expansion in India through the onboarding of Nike Littles and Jordan to its retail network. The partnership aims to strengthen the group’s presence in the youth retail segment by introducing performance-led gear and lifestyle collections for the next generation. The launch...

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Only launches 'Cultural Blue Movement' campaign in India

Danish fashion brand Only has announced the debut of its ‘Cultural Blue Movement’ campaign, a strategic initiative designed to reposition denim at the intersection of music, digital storytelling, and lifestyle. The brand, which operates 62 exclusive brand outlets (EBOs) and 320 shop-in-shops across India, aims to transition the fabric from a...

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Understanding ‘motional disconnect’ to build customer loyalty

As fashion trends become increasingly synonymous with planned obsolescence and lose their commercial impact, deciphering buyer psychology is a strategic imperative. A recent study by second-hand fashion platform Vestiaire Collective, in partnership with consultancy WRÅD, explores the universal feeling of ‘having nothing to wear.’ It highlights a...

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Saks Global to close 15 more stores as it nears end of footprint optimisation efforts

Saks Global has confirmed a further 15 store closures as it continues to enact a restructuring plan associated with ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The luxury retail group is due to close 12 additional Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Neiman Marcus locations. This latest round of closures follows a first phase initiated in February, when eight...

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In Pictures: Khaite unveils spring pop-up at Selfridges

US luxury label Khaite has unveiled a new pop-up experience at Selfridges spotlighting its spring 2026 collection. Running from March 2 to May 28, the installation intends to welcome customers into an “immersive landscape”, reflecting the collection’s concept of “movement, tension, and transformation”. Situated in the London department store’s...

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Princess Polly plots eight more US stores over next year

Fast fashion retailer Princess Polly is accelerating its retail expansion. The a.k.a. Brands-owned label has confirmed eight new store openings throughout the second half of 2026 and into early 2027. New locations due to unveil a store in the latter part of this year include Houston, Texas; Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Edina, Minnesota....

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Boggi Milano opens in Miami at Brickell City Centre

In November, Italian clothing brand Boggi Milano strengthened its retail presence in the US with the opening of its third store in New York. A new store was also opened in Miami at the end of February. The store is located inside the Brickell City Centre, in the heart of the new Miami where business, lifestyle and entertainment meet. “Miami is...