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Crocs prepares to open first UK full-price store

Footwear specialist Crocs is set to open its first full-price store in the UK as part of its ongoing 2026 retail strategy. The US brand confirmed the news to Drapers, which reported that the store will open March 20 in Westfield Stratford City, London. In a statement to the media outlet, Adrian Holloway, Crocs senior vice president and general...

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In Pictures: Khaite unveils spring pop-up at Selfridges

US luxury label Khaite has unveiled a new pop-up experience at Selfridges spotlighting its spring 2026 collection. Running from March 2 to May 28, the installation intends to welcome customers into an “immersive landscape”, reflecting the collection’s concept of “movement, tension, and transformation”. Situated in the London department store’s...

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Princess Polly plots eight more US stores over next year

Fast fashion retailer Princess Polly is accelerating its retail expansion. The a.k.a. Brands-owned label has confirmed eight new store openings throughout the second half of 2026 and into early 2027. New locations due to unveil a store in the latter part of this year include Houston, Texas; Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Edina, Minnesota....

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Mango expands Ireland presence with new store in Limerick

Spanish fashion giant Mango has unveiled a new store in Limerick, Ireland, expanding its presence in the region amid a wider retail rollout. Located on O’Connell Street, within a prominent building in the city centre, the store was hailed as a “strong endorsement of Limerick’s continued growth” by director general of Limerick City and County...

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KNWLS opens pop-up concept store during LFW

KNWLS has unveiled a temporary concept store in London during the city’s ongoing fashion week, designed to reflect what a physical space of the British label could look like. Open from February 20 to 23, and located at The Painting Rooms, the store offers an edit of core and exclusive pieces from the brand’s SS26 collection. Its interior is...

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Crew Clothing continues retail expansion, confirms new Kent store

Crew Clothing is continuing its retail expansion, this time with a new store due to open at Bluewater, a shopping centre in Kent. Scheduled to open February 26, the 1,050 square foot space intends to reflect Crew’s signature identity, evident in a “relaxed coastal spirit” that mirrors the brand’s windsurfing roots. The site builds on the British...

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Gymshark to enter Germany’s physical retail market with two retail partners

British activewear brand Gymshark is due to make its debut in the German retail market, opening two permanent retail spaces in multibrand sports retailer Engelhorn and department store Breuninger. Since 2022, the company has been slowly rolling out a global brick-and-mortar presence, after the opening of its first flagship store in London. It...

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Aritzia eyes 200 US stores, mulls London location

Canadian womenswear brand Artizia is on a growth path. The retailer is eyeing 200 stores in the US, and is believed to be plotting a new location in London. In an interview with WWD, Karen Janes, the company’s executive VP of real estate, said it was expecting to open 13 new stores in “premier locations” this year, alongside four strategic...

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Spring Fair: Morleys’ new CEO talks the reopening of Jolly’s Bath store

Ahead of the reopening of Jolly’s store in Bath, the new chief executive of Morleys took to the stage of Spring Fair to discuss his vision for the future of the department store. Ray Clacher, who took up the helm of the group on January 5, spoke on the evolving role of these retail formats and how he intends to channel this into a transformed...

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Anta to open first US store, doubling down on American market

Anta is doubling down on the US market with the opening of its first flagship store in the region. Days after the Chinese sportswear giant snapped up a majority stake in Puma, the company is now set to embark on a new journey; tackling the North American retail market. Located in Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s US brand hub and a...

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NikeSkims opens pop-ups in London and Paris

Months after its highly anticipated launch, NikeSkims is venturing into retail with the launch of a series of pop-up experiences, each extending its identity. The first location the brand has tapped for a temporary space is Selfridges in London, where it will host a pop-up until March 5. The site will offer a curated selection of footwear,...

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In Pictures: Guess Jeans to open new 'homecoming' concept store in Los Angeles

Guess Jeans is set to open a new, two-story concept flagship store in Los Angeles as the brand celebrates its return to its Californian roots. Located at the intersection of Melrose and San Vicente in West Hollywood, the opening also marks a new chapter in Guess Jeans global retail expansion strategy. Officially opening its doors on January 31,...