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Clarks unveils modernised store concept in return to Tottenham Court Road

Clarks has made its return to London’s Tottenham Court Road with a new store concept. Dubbed ‘Clarks Canvas’, the modernised retail setup intends to offer customers a contemporary environment complete with an updated logo and a fresh interior. The store itself, spanning two floors, houses dedicated shopping areas for women’s, men’s and kid’s, as...

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US labels Janie and Jack, Hatch make UK debut with dual-concept store

Childrenswear brand Janie and Jack and maternity fashion label Hatch are set to embark on a joint UK debut. The two US brands have tapped London’s Chelsea neighbourhood as the site for their new dual-concept retail store. Located in the Gaumont Building on King’s Road, the store intends to provide an elevated shopping experience, offering...

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Swedish kidswear brand Newbie accelerates UK store rollout, eyes global growth in 2026

Newbie is having a growth spurt. Since emerging as a separate business unit from its parent company Kappahl, the Swedish kidswear brand has embarked on an ambitious growth strategy across Europe and the UK, where it has just opened its 11th store. The UK is a priority market for the brand, which has established a dedicated audience among British...

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H&M unveils new concept in Beverly Hills, introduces Pre-Loved to LA

H&M has opened its first retail location in Beverly Hills, unveiling a new concept for the area that introduces its H&M Pre-Loved offering to the LA audience. Located at 370 North Beverly Drive, the 5,000 square feet store draws inspiration from the retailer’s Scandinavian heritage and the architectural history of California. Its interior,...

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A look inside Galeries Lafayette's first department store in India

The opening of this first Galeries Lafayette in India, developed as a franchise with Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL), a subsidiary of the global conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, was announced in October 2025. It is part of the Galeries Lafayette group's desire to establish itself as a leading destination to promote the French 'Art de...

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Juicy Couture opens first Italian store, eyes London expansion

Californian casualwear label Juicy Couture has inaugurated its first store in Italy, located at Scalo Milano Outlet & More, a shopping and entertainment destination in the Locate Triulzi district of Milan. The site will serve as an exclusive flagship store for the brand, stocking a selection of clothing, bags and its signature velvet tracksuits....

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Stefano Ricci: Turnover exceeds 152 million euros amid global expansion

Italian menswear specialist Stefano Ricci presented its new AW26/27 collection and, in doing so, also provided insights into current plans and the current financial year. Highlights include a new store in Rome, located on Via Bocca di Leone, and a new store in Washington, D.C., the sixth in the US. The brand has also launched a new equestrian...

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Arc’teryx expands into Austria with Vienna flagship

Arc’teryx is now expanding into Austria, opening its first store in Vienna. The Canadian outerwear brand is continuing to expand its store network in the German-speaking region through the launch of a dedicated retail space for its Austrian customers from next year, Arc'teryx announced on Monday. The exact location and opening date of the store...

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Urban Outfitters reaffirms growth strategy in Spain

US fashion group and retailer Urban Outfitters has strengthened its presence in Spain with the opening of its new store in the heart of Valencia this Thursday, November 13. The new flagship store marks the North American firm's return to a growth strategy in the country. The company has described Spain, where it now operates a total of four...

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Why 25 percent of new European openings are American: Europe, a post-pandemic US hub

Retailers from the US and North America now account for a quarter of new European openings. Amid a slowdown in the domestic market and new trade conditions, the continent is once again becoming a growth area for the US. A shift confirmed by Savills and WWD According to a study by Savills, reported by WWD on November 3, 2025, American brands...

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Spanish brand Nude Project prepares for permanent US launch

Madrid – “It has exceeded all our expectations.” These were the words from Nude Project's management when assessing the pop-up activation launched in Miami at the end of last October. This was the brand's first of its kind in the US, and its success has confirmed plans for a permanent launch in the country. Opened on October 11 at 151 Northeast...

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On Running makes retail debut in South Korea with two stores

On has announced the opening of its first retail stores in South Korea. The Swiss sportswear giant has launched in the region with two locations in the capital, Seoul. According to the company, the decision to enter South Korea’s retail market comes on the back of “sustained momentum in the APAC region”, and thus mark the brand’s next phase of...