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Superdry plots 21 new store openings amid European expansion

Superdry is accelerating its retail growth strategy with plans to open 21 new stores across the UK and Europe in 2026. Speaking to Drapers, CEO Julian Dunkerton confirmed that 15 of these locations will be situated in the UK, while the remaining six will bolster the brand's presence in mainland Europe. Among the confirmed European sites are...

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Form Academy: a luxury vintage e-commerce platform's educational initiative

Form, a platform specialising in luxury vintage, is launching an unusual initiative for an e-commerce site: the creation of a research-based educational lecture series called Form Academy. Announced in mid-March, the project aims to satisfy the public's appetite for knowledge. This audience is now as interested in acquiring fashion knowledge as...

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23 years later: Mango confirms return to Argentina

Madrid – Mango is adding a new market to its list of over 120 countries with its upcoming return to Argentina. The Spanish company will resume operations both in-store and online, following its exit in 2003. To put the exit into context, Mango first entered Argentina in 1998. The company decided to cease its operations in the country in 2003 due...

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Investigation opened in Italy against Sephora and LVMH for sales to teenagers

Milan, Italy - The Italian competition authority announced on Friday it has opened an investigation into French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH). The probe targets its brands Sephora and Benefit for promoting “the early use of adult cosmetics by children and teenagers”, including anti-ageing creams. The authority, the Autorit...

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H&M expands Indian footprint with debut Jodhpur store

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has inaugurated its first physical location in Jodhpur, marking its debut in the state of Rajasthan. The store, situated within the newly developed K Mall on Main Pali Road, represents the 70th point-of-sale for the brand within the Indian market. The retail space is distributed across two floors, housing the...

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When AI shares incorrect information, 58 percent of shoppers blame the brand

It’s no big secret that artificial intelligence is changing the face of retail. Applicable at nearly every stage of the broader product lifecycle, more and more consumers across the globe are using large language models (LLMs) from ChatGPT to Gemini for online shopping. Turning to AI to discover, compare, and select which products from which...

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From sensory stress to satisfaction: A guide to making retail more neuro-inclusive

How often does a retailer view their own store through the lens of a neurodivergent person? An entrepreneur does not need to be told that a pleasant and welcoming environment is good for sales. However, what constitutes a pleasant environment for neurodivergent individuals can differ significantly from the retail concepts currently found on the...

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OVS launches Mumbai store, expands India presence

The retail landscape in Mumbai has gained a notable new addition with the official launch of Italian brand OVS in the city. The fashion retailer opened the doors of its first Mumbai-based location at Sky City Mall, Borivali, marking a significant step in its expansion within India. The Mumbai store, which covers approximately 11,000 sq. ft.,...

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Marks & Spencer launches monthly capsule programme to speed up time to market

British department store Marks & Spencer is betting on speed and efficiency for its new monthly capsule programme, designed to reduce the amount of time it takes to bring clothing to market. ‘The Love That Drop’ programme responds to increased demand from shoppers for “more frequent newness and greater trend credibility”, the company said,...

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Uniqlo reopens Covent Garden store with customer-focused concept

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo reopens its newly expanded Covent Garden flagship store in London this morning, March 26, after temporarily closing for renovation earlier this month. The new-look Covent Garden store, which originally opened in 2023, has been redesigned and expanded to “elevate the shopping experience,” in response to customer...

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Vivobarefoot to open its first-ever US flagship store in New York City

British footwear brand Vivobarefoot is set to open its debut flagship store in the United States in New York City. Located in the trendy neighborhood of SoHo, the new 1,500 square foot store will open in June 2026, months after the functional footwear brand opened its regional headquarters in the US in Austin, Texas. The debut US flagship marks...

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Discounter Kik to close around 300 stores and appoints Ulrich Hanfeld as CEO

Textile and homeware discounter Kik is closing hundreds of stores this year. Chief financial officer Christian Kümmel announced this in an interview with the German Press Agency. The number of stores in Europe will fall by approximately 225 to just over 4,000 by the end of 2026, with a reduction of 135 to around 2,200 in Germany. Across Europe,...