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Vivaia opens debut UK store in London

Footwear brand Vivaia has opened its first UK retail store in Westfield London shopping centre, following the opening of its debut store in New York City, US, in April. In a statement, Vivaia said the strategic opening in the UK comes as London has surpassed New York City as the brand’s top global market in 2024, and the flagship marks the brand...

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Italian fashion brand OVS enters Indian market this October

OVS, a leading Italian fashion brand, is poised to enter the Indian market with its debut store opening at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi, this October. The move is a key step in OVS's global expansion, bringing its brand philosophy of "Love People, Not Labels" to one of the world's fastest-growing fashion markets. The company, which had...

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Dubarry of Ireland to open debut Scottish store in Edinburgh

Premium Irish heritage brand Dubarry of Ireland will open its first Scottish store at the end of the month in Edinburgh. The store will be situated within the elegant Assembly Rooms building in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, at 54 George Street. It will feature authentic Dubarry interiors, including wooden panelling, antique furniture, and...

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Watchfinder opens first US retail store in New York City

Richemont-owned pre-owned luxury watch specialist Watchfinder & Co., founded in the UK in 2002, has opened its first US retail store in SoHo’s Spring Street in New York City. The debut US store is Watchfinder & Co.’s largest retail venture to date and aims to solidify its growing presence in the North American watch market, where it has seen...

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Bimba y Lola lands in China with a Shanghai store

Madrid – Spanish fashion house Bimba y Lola has finally landed in China, with the opening of a permanent store in Shanghai. This marks the Galician brand's first foray into the Chinese market. It is a result of the management's firm commitment to internationalisation, which has made the brand a global reference in the fashion industry, with half...

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Fashion and apparel drive retail leasing boom in Delhi-NCR - CBRE report

Leasing activity in Delhi-NCR's retail real estate market is bouncing back, showing a strong recovery in the first half of 2025. According to property consultant CBRE, the demand for retail spaces in malls and high streets increased by 25 percent from January to June, a direct result of both new supply and growing interest from retailers. This...

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Off-White to launch in India through Brand Concepts partnership

Luxury Italian brand Off-White is set to launch in India in the first quarter of next year through an exclusive partnership with Brand Concepts. According to media reports, this move marks the fashion retailer's entry into both the luxury and mainstream apparel markets, a significant shift from its traditional focus on premium accessories....

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Skims expands global reach with debut store in Mexico

Skims, the shapewear, underwear and swimwear brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, has opened its first permanent store in Mexico, located in the Artz Pedregal shopping centre in Mexico City. In a statement, Skims said the debut store in the country marks a “significant milestone” in its worldwide growth, as it continues to...

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Arket opens first store in Ireland

Arket is venturing into the retail landscape of Ireland. The H&M-owned brand has unveiled its first physical store in the region. Located at 60 Dawson Street in Dublin, the 810 square metre space spans two floors. Within the store, Arket stocks a full assortment of ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women, as well as childrenswear,...

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HSBC Luxe Avenue launches on Tata CLiQ Luxury

HSBC Luxe Avenue, an exclusive online boutique on the Tata CLiQ Luxury platform will offer a curated selection of luxury brands across categories like fashion, beauty, and home. The collaboration is designed to provide special benefits to HSBC Premier Credit and Debit Card holders, as well as HSBC Taj Credit Card holders. These benefits include...

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Debut in Seoul: Arket opens first pop-up in South Korea

Fashion retailer Arket, part of the H&M Group, is opening its first pop-up shop in South Korea. The temporary store will open its doors from September 6 to 14 in Seoul, Arket announced on Thursday. The pop-up is located in the Musinsa Empty Seongsu, a concept store that offers brands a platform. The brand will present its autumn/winter 2025...

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H&M opens new flagship in Le Marais, Paris

Opened on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 43 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois (Paris 4e), the new H&M flagship reflects the Swedish fast fashion giant’s desire to move upmarket and embrace circularity. The space (formerly Barbara Bui) spans 1,000 square metres. The design was conceived by an in-house Swedish team. “We wanted a modern and contemporary...