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Bringing luxury to luggage, the 100-year-old British brand Antler eyes US growth

The 100-year old British brand, Antler, is redefining luxury travel experiences for modern jet setters. The brand is in flight to have its biggest summer of travel ever and with a 12-month retail residency beginning next month in the heart of NYC’s Soho it’s ready to demonstrate to the US market why, after a century in business, its journey has...

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Antler launching ‘residency’ retail experience in New York

British travel brand Antler is opening its first standalone retail space in New York City in July. Located on Spring Street in SoHo, the store will act as a 'residency' retail experience, showcasing the brand’s heritage and legacy alongside its products as it looks to build customer loyalty. The “world of travel” destination will operate as a...

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Luggage maker Antler names new managing director

British heritage luggage brand Antler has appointed Kirsty Glenne as managing director, ahead of a full brand rejuvenation and international scale-up. Glenne, who has previously held C-suite positions in the luxury lifestyle and retail sector, including at Alexander McQueen and Dr Barbara Sturm, was chosen to bring “significant strategic...

Business

British luggage brand Antler falls into administration

British luggage brand Antler has fallen into administration, resulting in 64 redundancies. The company, which operates 18 retail stores and one concession outlet, has appointed Will Wright and Steve Absolom from KPMG as joint administrators. KPMG said the brand will continue to trade via its online channels while an assessment of its options is...