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PrettyLittleThing to open new showroom and office space in London

Fast fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing has announced it has signed to take occupation of a location in London’s Oxford Circus, where it will be housing a new showroom and office space. Spanning 4,375 square feet, the location will be similar to that of the brand’s openings in Miami, Los Angeles and Paris. Set to launch mid-April 2023, the space...

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Nottingham brand enters London market with dedicated showroom

Contemporary menswear brand Universal Works has launched its first dedicated showroom in London’s Camden Town as part of its rapid growth. In a release, David Keyte, joint owner of Universal Works, said: “We wanted to provide our UK retailers with a larger space to view our collections each season and, after finding this space, we knew we needed...

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The showroom model: will brick and mortar stores carry inventory in the future?

It may seem counterintuitive for pure online players to venture into physical retail, considering how brick and mortar stores are struggling (Credit Suisse predicts 25 percent of all US shopping malls to close by 2025, while the UK high street is having its worst period since 2013). Yet, that is exactly what prominent e-tailers are doing....