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Swedish kidswear brand Newbie accelerates UK store rollout, eyes global growth in 2026

Newbie is having a growth spurt. Since emerging as a separate business unit from its parent company Kappahl, the Swedish kidswear brand has embarked on an ambitious growth strategy across Europe and the UK, where it has just opened its 11th store. The UK is a priority market for the brand, which has established a dedicated audience among British...

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H&M unveils new concept in Beverly Hills, introduces Pre-Loved to LA

H&M has opened its first retail location in Beverly Hills, unveiling a new concept for the area that introduces its H&M Pre-Loved offering to the LA audience. Located at 370 North Beverly Drive, the 5,000 square feet store draws inspiration from the retailer’s Scandinavian heritage and the architectural history of California. Its interior,...

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Frasers Group snaps up Braehead Shopping Centre expanding retail network

British retail giant Frasers Group is continuing its retail network expansion with the acquisition of Renfrew’s Braehead Shopping Centre. The Scottish site was offloaded by SGS UK Retail, which initiated a transformation of the shopping centre as part of a wider restructuring at the company, strengthening its market position and sales...

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French retail sector unites against Shein

Major French trade federations representing sectors from mass market retail to clothing and toys are suing Shein for “unfair competition”. The Asian e-commerce giant, already under government scrutiny, described the move as a “boycott attempt”. Several sector organisations stated in a press release that Shein’s model “relies on non-compliance...

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A look inside Galeries Lafayette's first department store in India

The opening of this first Galeries Lafayette in India, developed as a franchise with Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL), a subsidiary of the global conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, was announced in October 2025. It is part of the Galeries Lafayette group's desire to establish itself as a leading destination to promote the French 'Art de...

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Frank & Eileen opens first standalone store in the US

Los Angeles-based womenswear brand Frank & Eileen, founded in 2009 by Audrey McLoghlin, known for its ethically crafted pieces, has opened its first US flagship store in New York City. Located at the corner location at Madison Avenue and 65th Street, the 2,000 square foot Frank & Eileen flagship has been designed to represent the brand’s rich...

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London’s New Bond Street named the world’s most expensive retail destination

New Bond Street in London, home to brands including Burberry, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Ralph Lauren, has been crowned the world’s most expensive retail destination for the first time, leapfrogging Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, last year’s winner, and New York’s Upper Fifth Avenue. In the global retail report ‘Main...

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Tove opens its first London store residency

British luxury womenswear brand Tove, known for its refined femininity and timeless design, has opened its first standalone London store residency in the heart of Mayfair. Spanning 700 square feet, the Tove pop-up, located at 14 Hay Hill, will run until December 1 and will offer consumers a chance to delve into the luxury brand, featuring its...

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Primark invests 12.5 million euros in German market expansion and store optimization

Primark is continuously optimising its store portfolio. The Irish clothing discounter has recently closed several locations in Germany. However, it also has a new store concept in the pipeline, which will be implemented in three new stores. The company is investing a total of 12.5 million euros in these new spaces. The first German Primark store...

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Juicy Couture opens first Italian store, eyes London expansion

Californian casualwear label Juicy Couture has inaugurated its first store in Italy, located at Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a shopping and entertainment destination in the Locate Triulzi district of Milan. The site will serve as an exclusive flagship store for the brand, stocking a selection of clothing, bags and its signature velvet tracksuits....

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Jack & Jones opens first Belgian kidswear store

Danish menswear brand Jack & Jones has debuted its kidswear concept in Belgium. The brand has opened the world's first Jack & Jones Kids store in the Docks Bruxsel shopping centre. This kidswear concept specifically targets children aged eight to 16. Jack & Jones describes the target audience as “young denim fanatics”. "With the opening of our...

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Loro Piana reopens New Bond Street store in London

LVMH-owned luxury brand Loro Piana has reopened its refurbished New Bond Street store with a new concept designed to capture the label’s signature “blend of sophistication and warmth”. The upsized store aims to offer a “home away from home feeling,” explains the Italian brand, reimagined in natural materials, such as oak, carabottino wood, woven...