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Matalan plots to refurbish 40 stores, rolls out concession concept

British chain Matalan has said it will continue to roll out its retail refurbishment plans into the new year, with 40 stores now due to undergo renovations. The updated strategy, which will see 10 more locations refurbished than initially planned, comes in response to the positive response of already refreshed stores, which Matalan said are...

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Fanatics to oversee FIFA World Cup 2026 retail

Sports platform Fanatics has confirmed that it has secured the license to manage on-site retail for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The company said it will manage the in-venue retail operations for 104 matches across 39 days throughout Canada, Mexico and the US. Alongside venue-based retail, Fanatics has further been tasked with establishing retail...

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In pictures: G-Star introduces new store concept

Denim brand G-Star has debuted a new store concept in Ghent. The brand calls the new concept “a modern canvas for premium denim”, according to a company statement. The brand describes the store as “functional, architectural, artistic and anchored in denim expertise”. Inspiration was drawn from the G-Star headquarters in Amsterdam. The space...

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Desigual returns to India via Myntra partnership

Madrid – Desigual is making another attempt to penetrate the Indian market. The company, founded by Thomas Meyer, has resumed operations there through a new partnership with the Indian e-commerce platform and marketplace, Myntra. Under this agreement, the Spanish fashion multinational will once again begin selling its products in the country via...

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Thanksgiving weekend sees record numbers as promotions sway consumers

A record number of shoppers were reported to have turned out for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, as compelling promotions and an extended five-day window encouraged engagement. The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey, released alongside Prosper Insights & Analytics, recorded 202.9 million consumers across Thanksgiving Day...

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My Jewellery opens a second boutique at Schiphol Airport

My Jewellery has expanded its presence in travel retail with the opening of a beautiful second store at Schiphol. The new boutique, located at Schiphol Plaza (landside), offers more than 140 m² of retail space and features a complete selection of jewellery, accessories and clothing. Its strategic location makes the store easily accessible to a...

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Gymshark to open debut US flagship store in downtown NYC

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has shared more details on its first-ever US flagship store. Set to open its doors to the public on December 13, the flagship store is located at 11 Bond Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Set to span three floors, the new flagship store will measure 13,000 square feet and feature a concept...

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Shaftesbury Capital: West End holdings “are busy and vibrant”

Property company Shaftesbury Capital, which owns retail properties in Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown in London, has issued a trading update for the four months from July 1 to October 31, which it states was a “positive performance”. In its trading statement, Shaftesbury Capital said that it has had 367 leasing transactions completed...

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Mango opens fourth New York store in Upper West Side

Madrid – Mango continues to advance its determined growth and consolidation process in the US. The company has just added a new point of sale with the opening of a new “flagship store” in New York. This is the city where the Spanish fashion multinational started its American venture in 2007. Following this inauguration, the retailer now operates...

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How pop-ups are shaping Latin America: creative districts, new audiences and experiential luxury

Buenos Aires – In Latin America, the pop-up phenomenon has established itself as a cultural driver capable of transforming neighbourhoods, rewriting luxury strategies and redefining how brands engage with their audiences. Far from being mere marketing exercises, these ephemeral spaces function as territories where commerce, identity and...

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Snapchat launches festive AR retail experience

Social media platform Snapchat, which has more than 900 million monthly active users, has unveiled a festive retail experience in augmented reality (AR), designed to bring holiday shopping to life through immersive and interactive digital boutiques. The inaugural Snapchat Winter Village launches in collaboration with luxury fashion brand Boss,...

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Cashmere brand Soft Goat opens first international store

Swedish luxury cashmere brand Soft Goat is expanding into new markets with its first-ever international store in Oslo, Norway, and strengthening its UK presence, adding Browns and Harrods to its list of stockists. Soft Goat’s first international store marks the brand’s second store, and first outside of Sweden, in Oslo, Norway, and features a...