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Poshmark to launch in India

Poshmark, Inc., a social marketplace for new and secondhand style for women, men, kids, pets, and home goods is expanding to India, the second most populous country and one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in the world. By the end of this quarter, Poshmark’s platform will be fully operational in India. The Indian market has over 622...

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Econyl launches shoppable online platform

Sustainable textile manufacturer Aquafil has launched a new shoppable platform dedicated to Econyl, its regenerated nylon made from recycled waste. The new e-shop will allow users to browse through global brands using Eocnyl Regenerated Nylon, and will also provide information about the innovative fibre and the broader topics of sustainability...

Jul 30, 2021

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LK Bennett launches rental services

LK Bennett has launched LK Borrowed, an unlimited subscription clothing rental service. The service will be powered by e-commerce management service CaaStle. LK Borrowed allows customers in the UK to rent some of the brand’s most popular pieces from their RTW collections. For a flat 79 pounds a month fee, members receive 2 items in their first...

Jul 29, 2021

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Twitter to pilot direct shopping feature on brand pages

Twitter is the latest social media giant to tap into the red-hot online shopping world with a new pilot feature allowing users to buy products directly from brands’ profiles. In a Twitter blog, the company said it had previously explored the idea of adding a ‘Buy Now’ button, product pages and product collections way back in 2015, but ultimately...

Jul 29, 2021

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Retailers to face more disruptions due to climate change

Variable weather affects footfall, with retail destinations just one of the many businesses impacted by severe climate change. During heavy rains, urban locations like high streets see a decline in visitors, whereas shopping centres and retail parks see potential rises. But this is just in the UK, what about the heat, rain, cold and disrupted...

Jul 28, 2021

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Versace opens boutique in New York's SoHo

Versace has opened a boutique at 11 Greene Street in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood. The space spans 3,070 square feet and will carry the Italian luxury label’s full offering of ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women. Following the design concept by renowned architect Gwenael Nicolas first presented in the brand’s Paris...

Jul 27, 2021

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Rue21 opening new retail locations

Rue21, a fast growing specialty retailer, will open 5 new stores in time for back-to-school shopping season. A total of 15 new stores are planned through the end of the year at strategically selected locations based on a data-driven model. The retailer, which serves the 15-25 Gen Z customer, became a pandemic-era anomaly when it experienced...

Jul 26, 2021

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Madewell teams up with ThredUp for second-hand denim platform

US denim brand Madewell has launched a new second-hand fashion platform with the help of resale giant ThredUp. The new platform, called ‘Madewell Forever’, harnesses ThredUp’s resale-as-a-service (RaaS) to give preloved women’s jeans a new lease of life. Launched on Tuesday, the platform currently has over 3,000 products, with new styles added...

Jul 20, 2021

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Ross stores open 30 new locations in 11 states In June, July

PLEASANTON - Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) announced Monday that it recently opened 22 Ross Dress for Less and eight dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across 11 different states in June and July. These new locations are part of the Company’s plans to add approximately 60 new stores, 40 Ross and 20 dd’s DISCOUNTS, during fiscal 2021. The recent openings reflect...

Jul 19, 2021

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Gilly Hicks goes gender-inclusive and unveils new store concept

American lifestyle brand Gilly Hicks, a division of Abercrombie and Fitch Co., has unveiled its first gender-inclusive collection, alongside a new visual identity as part of its ongoing growth strategy. As part of its brand evolution, Gilly Hicks is introducing underwear, loungewear and activewear in patterns and colours to “match everyone’s...

Jul 19, 2021

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NBA opens first official store in the UK

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Fanatics, a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, has opened the first NBA Store in the UK, on London’s well-known pedestrian shopping area Carnaby, Soho. The new two-floor store, located at 14-16 Foubert’s Place in London, is being operated by retail giant Lids, the largest licensed sports...

Jul 19, 2021

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Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer launches rental service in the US

Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is the latest company to launch a rental service. The US retailer, which earlier this year was acquired by Forever 21 owner Authentic Brands Group, said it hopes the new service will “eliminate some of the barriers to outdoor access” by offering technical apparel and gear at “approachable costs”. It will also give...

Jul 16, 2021