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H&M India: Celebrating 10 years with new beauty line

H&M is launching its H&M Beauty concept in India, with products becoming available in stores and online at hm.com starting October 2, 2025. This debut expands the brand's offerings beyond fashion and home goods, aiming to provide customers with "trend-driven, inclusive, and accessible" beauty products. The collection, which includes over 200...

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Louis Vuitton opens first menswear-dedicated store in Selfridges

French luxury label Louis Vuitton has opened its first store dedicated to its menswear collections. The retail space is located in Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square, and is marked by the launch of men’s creative director Pharrell Williams’ autumn 2026 line. Intended to serve as a one-stop shopping destination, the menswear store offers a...

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Urban Outfitters expands in Spain with new Valencia store

Madrid – Following a post-pandemic restructuring of its international operations, which included the closure of its Anthropologie store in Barcelona, US fashion giant Urban Outfitters is embarking on a new phase of growth in Spain. The company is opening its fourth Spanish store—and its first in the Valencian Community—in Valencia. After initial...

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Ecoalf strengthens its international business with new store in Japan

Madrid – Ecoalf, the Spanish fashion brand founded and led by Javier Goyeneche, has been at the forefront of sustainable fashion since its launch in 2012. It is expanding its retail network with the opening of a new flagship store in Japan. This country stands out as one of its key markets, and following this opening, Ecoalf now has five stores...

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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...