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Tanishq expands US presence with 11th store opening in Southern California

Indian fine jewelry brand Tanishq, part of Indian conglomerate Tata Group, has expanded its retail footprint in the US with the opening of its 11th store in Southern California. Located on Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia, a long-established hub for Indian commerce and culture, the new 4,700-square-foot showroom officially opened on September 29,...

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From pop-ups to permanence: Re:Bourn founder on building a new model for vintage retail

In the midst of the pandemic, Sophie Cabourn was confronted with an issue; her personal vintage archive was outgrowing her surroundings. After returning to Newcastle following a period in London, and like many during lockdown, she turned to resale as a solution. For Cabourn, however, her pieces, many high luxury and rare, required a more...

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Represent to expand into Thailand with Bangkok pop-up

British premium fashion label Represent is expanding its international retail footprint into Thailand, with an exclusive pop-up opening at Central Embassy in Bangkok on October 3. The 136-square-metre space on the second floor of the Bangkok department store will mark Represent’s first physical presence in Thailand. An opening event will follow...

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Ann Demeulemeester expands its retail network with new Paris store

Following its Milan opening in February 2026, the brand Ann Demeulemeester is opening a boutique at the Palais-Royal in Paris. It will continue its international expansion in 2027. Founded in Antwerp in 1985 by designer Ann Demeulemeester, a member of the Antwerp Six, the house defined its era with a dark coloured wardrobe, blending romantic...

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Amsterdam-based fashion brand Róhe chooses New York for first permanent store

Amsterdam-based fashion brand Róhe opened its first permanent store in New York this month. The flagship store at 77 Mercer Street in SoHo is 221.7 square metres and is intended to give the brand a physical home in the US, a spokesperson told FashionUnited. Róhe flagship store at 77 Mercer Street in Soho, New York. Credits: Rohé The opening is...

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Margaret Howell expands South Korea retail presence with new stores

British fashion brand Margaret Howell is expanding its retail presence in South Korea through a phased rollout of new stores, which began with an opening at Shinsegae Main on September 22. The move marks a further investment in a market the brand says has a strong appreciation for its focus on quality, utility and longevity. The expansion...

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On expands its presence in DACH region and celebrates Austrian debut

Swiss sportswear manufacturer On is expanding in the German-speaking region. The company announced on Friday that it will open three stores in the coming months in Munich, Düsseldorf and Austria. The Vienna location marks the brand's first opening in the country. According to the announcement, the three new openings represent a strategic...

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Alohas advances global expansion with new stores in Paris and San Francisco

Madrid – Barcelona-based fashion brand Alohas specialises in menswear and womenswear footwear. Following the launch of its first handbag collection last May, it has also expanded into accessories. The brand remains focused on its determined international expansion strategy. This roadmap has just seen its latest development with the launch of two...

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Strathberry secures growth investment to accelerate global expansion, preps New York store

Scottish luxury leather brand Strathberry has secured growth investment from Soho Square Capital to support its next phase of international expansion, with a particular focus on North America. The investment marks Soho Square Capital’s first deal from its Partnership Capital Fund II and represents the second funding partnership for Strathberry,...

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Why Asia's retail experience shines while Europe looks on: 'Retail is content today'

From a giant Dior cake to the ship-shaped Louis Vuitton store, "The Louis," in Shanghai, retail experiences in East Asian cities are becoming increasingly spectacular. While major European fashion houses create their own themed worlds and popular photo opportunities in cities like Shanghai and Seoul, they appear to focus on exclusive...

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Swedish menswear brand John Henric expands into Germany

John Henric has opened its first German store in Hamburg. The new shop in Hamburg's Hanseviertel district opened on Friday, CEO John Henric Ekström announced on LinkedIn. The store is located at Große Bleichen 30/36. A second store in Germany is being planned. Three months ago, Ekström announced on the professional networking site that the...

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Galia Lahav: Brings bridal couture to North Carolina

Israeli couture bridal brand Galia Lahav has expanded its retail footprint in North America with a new opening in North Carolina, driven by the growing number of Southeastern brides from Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Nashville and Atlanta wanting to wear the brand’s bold, glamorous take on bridalwear for their big day. The new...