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Becoming entertainment: the future of fashion retail branding

We live in a time of overwhelming brand messaging, where even individuals carefully curate their own brands, and traditional communication finds it hard to cut through. This noise has awakened an exciting shift: brands are moving away from traditional advertising and embracing a new brand-entertainment hybrid that is delivering clear stand out....

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Regulating pop-up stores: Paris plots to control temporary leases during fashion week

With Men's Fashion Week approaching, Parisian storefronts are being transformed into pop-up stores for a few days. While some are excited to discover these temporary shops, the City of Paris is condemning an “Airbnb-isation” of commercial leases. Airbnb-isation of commercial leases From January 21 to 24, fashion brand Gertrude will open an “...

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Free People to open first store in Scotland

US fashion and lifestyle brand Free People has confirmed it will open its first-ever Scottish store in Edinburgh on January 23, as part of its ongoing international expansion plan. The new 7,974 square foot store, located on George Street, Edinburgh, will span two floors and will house Free People’s signature vintage-inspired and romantic...

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French government appeals rejection of Shein website suspension

The appeal hearing regarding the state's request to temporarily block the Shein website in France is scheduled for February 5. This follows the initial rejection of the case. The office of the minister of commerce, Serge Papin, confirmed the date to AFP on Tuesday. On December 19, the Paris judicial court rejected the suspension request, deeming...

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Vessi opens first US retail store

Canadian waterproof footwear and lifestyle brand Vessi, which rebranded last year to support its growth ambitions, has opened its first-ever retail store in the US. The Vancouver-founded brand has opened its debut store at Bellevue Square in The Bellevue Collection, in Bellevue, Washington, a shopping centre featuring more than 200 retail stores...

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Harvey Nichols to upgrade loyalty programme as part of transformation efforts

British department store Harvey Nichols has said it will be upgrading its loyalty programme as part of wider transformation efforts. In a statement to FashionUnited, the company said it was enacting the shift to “align with our new creative direction and the way our customers engage with us”. Among the changes, the programme will undertake a...

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NRF 2026: Five tech start-ups reshaping retail landscape

As the global fashion industry navigates a transformative period defined by technological integration and sustainability mandates, the NRF 2026 Innovators Showcase has emerged as a critical hub for next-generation solutions. Taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York from 11 to 13 January, the event highlights companies...

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Dior opens pop-up at Selfridges to celebrate Jonathan Anderson’s debut

French luxury fashion house Dior has launched a pop-up at The Corner Shop at Selfridges in London to showcase the debut collections from its creative director, Jonathan Anderson. The pop-up will run until February 28 and has been inspired by Dior’s archives, with the décor featuring reinterpretations of the Dior grey boxes from the luxury brand’...

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Juicy Couture opens exclusive brand outlet in Mumbai's Skycity mall

In a move that brings California’s signature "casual luxury" to the heart of India’s fashion capital, Juicy Couture has officially opened its newest exclusive brand outlet at Skycity Mall in Borivali East. This strategic expansion into Mumbai marks a significant milestone for the Los Angeles-based brand, offering a dedicated space for...

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Inside Mango's UK expansion strategy: From brick-and-mortar growth to subcategory focus

Over recent years, Spanish international fashion brand Mango has remained steadfast in its commitment to brick-and-mortar retail. While some competitors are narrowing their physical networks, Mango has instead prioritised its footprint, navigating a challenging retail environment with a revamped, Mediterranean-inspired store concept and a focus...

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Aubade restructures its sales organisation in France to accelerate its omnichannel strategy

Lingerie house Aubade, part of the Calida group, is undergoing a major structural transformation. Under the leadership of its managing director, Claire Masson, the company announced the creation of a centralised retail team on Thursday, January 8. This new entity merges the retail, space management and wholesale divisions to respond more...

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French leather goods Brand Polène opens new store in Milan

French leather goods brand Polène is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its first physical store in Italy. Located in the Quadrilatero della Moda in Milan, a few steps from the Armani hotel, this new location illustrates the brand's desire to strengthen its presence in strategic European markets. Architectural design...