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In the name of discretion: how luxury brands offload stock

Images of unsold inventory, with garments piled high like those that end up in landfills, are mostly associated with fast fashion brands, known for their high-volume goods. However, luxury brands face similar issues of excess stock, especially in times of weakened consumer demand. Luxury brands often employ discreet and strategic methods to...

Retail

Phase Eight and Hobbs to open outlet stores in Scotland

The Foschini Group (TFG) brands’ Phase Eight and Hobbs are set to open outlet stores in a dual fascia unit at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s designer outlet village. Scheduled to open in Q4, the duo will be sharing a 3,035 square foot space that will mark the first Scottish outlet for Hobbs’ and the second for Phase Eight. The location will house...

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McArthurGlen confirms Paris outlet opening date and first brands

The McArthurGlen Group, which owns, develops and manages designer outlets across Europe, has confirmed that its fourth destination in France will open on April 27 to the west of Paris. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Paris-Giverny is described as a “visionary” shopping destination and will house 100 stores spanning more than 215,275 square feet....

Business

Alibaba’s Tmall launches livestream shopping events for Chinese consumers

Alibaba has teamed up with real estate investment trust Simon to bring a series of livestream shopping events to its Chinese customers through Tmall Global and a partnership with Shop Premium Outlets (SPO). Beginning in October, the livestream events will allow users to virtually shop SPO’s online inventory and purchase directly from...

Retail

Plans for Scandinavia’s largest designer outlet are unveiled

Malmö Designer Village is set to be the largest designer outlet in Scandinavia, with its first phase expected to open in summer 2025. Housing a number of premium retail and dining brands, the 18,000 square meter space will also include landscaped gardens, seasonal events and multisensory elements designed for a high-end shopping experience....