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H&M launches on Nordstrom Marketplace, marking its debut on a US retail marketplace

Swedish fashion giant H&M has launched on Nordstrom Marketplace, the department store chain's curated third-party platform, available on Nordstrom.com and its app, as it looks to expand its reach across the United States. The move marks H&M's US retail marketplace debut. "Our launch on Nordstrom Marketplace marks an important step in making H&M...

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In Pictures: Amiri brings Hollywood to the UK with first regional store

Luxury brand Amiri has unveiled its first store in the UK, translating its Californian roots into a retail experience intended to recall the “on-set décor of films from the golden age of Hollywood”. Located on London’s New Bond Street, the flagship spans two floors across which collections for both men and women, including accessories and...

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Bershka strengthens presence in Sweden with second store in H&M's home country

Madrid – Bershka, the leading youth fashion brand of the Inditex group, is expanding its presence in Sweden with the opening of its second store in the country. It is the group's largest chain by turnover after Zara, according to the 2025 financial year results. The new establishment has now opened its doors to the public in the heart of...

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Retail reset: Why Gen Z is forcing a rethink of stores, space and strategy

The US retail landscape is undergoing a structural reset. From the bankruptcy of Saks Global to real estate downsizing and the reinvention of New York’s Fifth Avenue, the sector is shifting away from scale in favour of precision. At the same time, the evolution of mixed-use developments and experiential retail hubs is redefining how physical...

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Hatstore expands into Germany, marking first store outside Scandinavia

The Swedish headwear retailer is opening the doors to its first German store on May 2 in Hamburg's Europa Passage shopping centre, Hatstore announced on Friday. It is the first location outside Scandinavia. In the Hamburg store, the company, founded in 2012 as an online retailer, offers an assortment of baseball caps, beanies and bucket hats...

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Louis Vuitton opens temporary hotel in London

To celebrate the 130th anniversary of its iconic Monogram pattern, Louis Vuitton is transforming a historic townhouse in London's Mayfair district into an immersive concept experience. The temporary project is located in the heart of London. Louis Vuitton announced on Friday that it dedicates individual, thematically designed rooms to each of...

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Paul & Shark strengthens India presence with KL Rahul capsule collection

Italian luxury brand Paul & Shark has unveiled a new capsule collection for spring/summer 2026 (SS26) created in collaboration with brand ambassador and Indian cricket player KL Rahul. The partnership aims to merge the heritage of the Varese-based label with a global lifestyle perspective, focusing specifically on the strategic Indian market....

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Apparel Group launches dedicated Aldo mobile app in India

The UAE-based retail conglomerate Apparel Group has announced the official launch of a dedicated mobile application for Aldo in India. This strategic initiative represents a significant development in the mission of the group to enhance its omnichannel retail presence and strengthen the digital shopping infrastructure for premium footwear and...

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Cold Culture accelerates retail expansion with first permanent store in Milan

Spanish brand Cold Culture, founded in Madrid in 2021 by Andrés Varela and Martina Merry, will open its first permanent store in Italy on April 24. The store will be located at 75 Corso di Porta Ticinese in Milan, a few metres from its previous pop-up, and will cover an area of 113 square metres. This opening is part of the company's...

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New store in Boston: On continues US expansion

Swiss sportswear provider On Holding AG has further strengthened its presence in the US. On Wednesday, the trainer specialist opened a new store in the East Coast metropolis of Boston. According to the company, On now has 15 stores in the US and a total of 70 worldwide. In Boston, the company has taken up premises on the popular shopping street,...

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Sporthaus Schuster adopts head-to-toe approach for cycling apparel

Community rides, new brands and a growing interest in races beyond the Tour de France show that cycling has become a trend sport, much like running. It inspires both city dwellers and people in the countryside. Sporthaus Schuster - a renowned, family-owned sporting goods retailer based in Munich, Germany - has recognised this and realigned its...

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Metro Boutique brings Topshop to Switzerland

Following a period of international repositioning, the brand will be available from April 18, 2026, in four selected stores – Glattzentrum, Spreitenbach, Basel and Bern. Metro announced on Friday that the launch will feature a curated selection of key pieces and denim. “Topshop is back – and with it, a brand that shaped the high street of the...