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New West End Company launches ‘Open for Growth’ plan for decade of West End investment

New West End Company (NWEC) has launched its ‘Open for Growth: Powering the West End for the Nation’ report, setting out the organisation’s priorities for strengthening the district’s retail, hospitality, leisure, tourism and business economy over the next decade. Launched on September 24, the plan is formed around three areas: Open and Safe,...

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Amsterdam-based fashion brand Róhe chooses New York for first permanent store

Amsterdam-based fashion brand Róhe opened its first permanent store in New York this month. The flagship store at 77 Mercer Street in SoHo is 221.7 square metres and is intended to give the brand a physical home in the US, a spokesperson told FashionUnited. Róhe flagship store at 77 Mercer Street in Soho, New York. Credits: Rohé The opening is...

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Margaret Howell expands South Korea retail presence with new stores

British fashion brand Margaret Howell is expanding its retail presence in South Korea through a phased rollout of new stores, which began with an opening at Shinsegae Main on September 22. The move marks a further investment in a market the brand says has a strong appreciation for its focus on quality, utility and longevity. The expansion...

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On expands its presence in DACH region and celebrates Austrian debut

Swiss sportswear manufacturer On is expanding in the German-speaking region. The company announced on Friday that it will open three stores in the coming months in Munich, Düsseldorf and Austria. The Vienna location marks the brand's first opening in the country. According to the announcement, the three new openings represent a strategic...

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Asta Resort builds on New York momentum with a second global boutique

Asta Resort has opened a permanent flagship in New York’s SoHo, establishing its second retail location worldwide after debuting its Sydney boutique in December 2025. The opening follows the brand’s New York pop-up, which began as a market test and developed into a longer-term retail opportunity for the founders, sisters Helena and Jasmine...

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Dr. Martens launches new global brand platform 'With Bouncing Soles'

British footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced further developments as part of its consumer-first strategy, including the launch of a new global brand platform titled 'With Bouncing Soles'. The initiative debuts alongside a refreshed e-commerce experience and the ongoing execution of the physical retail strategy outlined during the company's...

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French retailer Grain de Malice focuses on Spain, seeking local partners to enter the country

Madrid – The Spanish retail scene continues to attract interest from international groups, firms and chains, including French brand Grain de Malice. The fashion label, specialising in womenswear and accessories, has now focused on Spain as a first and decisive step in its internationalisation journey. It is currently seeking its first local...

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Shein, Temu and AliExpress account for almost a third of online apparel purchases

Shein, Temu and AliExpress accounted for nearly one-third of online apparel purchases by volume in the first seven months of 2026. This demonstrates a “growing hold” on the market, which appears to be curbed by the European tax on small parcels, according to a study published on Monday by the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM). In the first...

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Alohas advances global expansion with new stores in Paris and San Francisco

Madrid – Barcelona-based fashion brand Alohas specialises in menswear and womenswear footwear. Following the launch of its first handbag collection last May, it has also expanded into accessories. The brand remains focused on its determined international expansion strategy. This roadmap has just seen its latest development with the launch of two...

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Mud Jeans relaunch finalised: N5 Holding becomes new owner

Sustainable denim brand Mud Jeans is relaunching under N5 Holding, the investment company of Nick de Ronde Bresser. The new owner, who previously bought the bankrupt Van Lier, is paying a total of 255,000 euros for the acquisition. This was revealed in the bankruptcy report published on Monday. Mud Jeans was forced to file for its own bankruptcy...

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Perry Ellis International CEO on Original Penguin's Italian and European growth strategy

Original Penguin, the American lifestyle brand with over seventy years of history, has launched at Rinascente Milano with a pop-up dedicated to its autumn/winter 26-27 collection. The goal is to consolidate the brand's presence in the European market, particularly in Italy. A new showroom was recently opened in London. The Milanese pop-up will...

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From Picasso to Frank Lloyd Wright: Jacquemus opens museum-like boutique in Miami

Independent house Jacquemus is expanding its retail network with the inauguration of a new boutique in the US, located in the Miami Design District, Florida. According to information provided by the brand to FashionUnited, the new space covers 270 square metres over two floors. It was once again designed by the brand's founder, Simon Porte...