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Top 5 strategies for successful retail 2024: Part 4, have a global view

In today's ever-evolving retail landscape, balancing immediate hurdles with future growth is crucial for success. High inflation, the lingering effects of the pandemic, and geopolitical tensions present retailers with soaring costs and consumers with financial strains. However, some retailers have flourished amidst these adversities thanks to...

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Erverte Paris to expand to European market

The French men’s clothing brand Erverte Paris plans to expand its operations to the wider European market. Erverte wants to work closely with both its customers and its partners across the continent, with the intention to make a positive impact on the European fashion market. The brand explained in the official statement that this decision is...

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Sephora to open 250 new locations at Kohl’s this year

American department store Kohl’s announced the expansion of 250 full-sized Sephora stores within its shops this year, reaching the initially targeted number of 850 stores in total across the United States. Customers will be able to enjoy the same experience they would in a free standing Sephora store, exploring a curated assortment from...

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Claire’s announces expansion into over 500 Asda locations

After a successful test phase in ten stores in October 2020, the partnership between fashion and jewellery retailer Claire’s and British supermarket chain Asda will be further expanded to over 500 stores. Products will range from everyday products like hair accessories, cosmetics and fashion as well as seasonal items for holidays or other...

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Laundry Lab puts international expansion on the agenda

Since 2021, Antwerp-based Laundry Lab is not only an agency, but also a clothing brand. So far, the label is available in more than 50 stores in Belgium and the Netherlands and is now thinking about international expansion due to its rapid growth. Favourable countries to expand to are Germany, France and Scandinavian countries, among others. "We...

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A guide to the German fashion market

Germany is an attractive market for the fashion industry. Within Europe, it is the largest and one of the richest markets. Many international players have found a reliable key market in Germany. But on the other hand, many brands and retailers have tried unsuccessfully to conquer it. What was the reason for that? Here - on the eve of Berlin...

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Zalando expands its beauty offering to five more countries

Online fashion retailer Zalando will to sell cosmetics in five more countries. Within the coming two months, beauty products will also be available in Sweden, Denmark, France, Belgium and Italy, Zalando said in a statement. “With Beauty, we want to empower our broad customer base to complete their style choices with the latest in global beauty...

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Liu Jo shifts expansion focus to China

Liu Jo aims to make it big in China by opening up a string of newly-owned stores. Italian fashion label Liu Jo has shifted its expansion focus to Asia following a period of rapid growth in Europe over the past few months. The brand opened a new, directly-owned store in Shanghai earlier this month at Plaza 66, as it seeks to consolidate its...

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Farfetch expands into children’s wear and beauty

There seems to be little slowing down the expansion of fashion e-tailer Farfetch. The online retailer, which recently signed its 400th global retail partner, is set to launch its debut beauty section with Space NK Apothecary. In addition, Farfetch will also unveil its new category: children’s wear in order to fulfil the demands of its “highly...

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Pepe Jeans eyes India for expansion

Pepe Jeans London is looking to India for expansion, where it aims to more than double its current store operations from 200 up to 500 stores. Pepe Jeans, which is owned by Lebanese group M1 and LVMH subsidiary L Capital Asia, is looking to increase sales in the next three years, both via store expansion and introducing new categories such as...