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McArthurGlen confirms Paris outlet opening date and first brands

The McArthurGlen Group, which owns, develops and manages designer outlets across Europe, has confirmed that its fourth destination in France will open on April 27 to the west of Paris. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Paris-Giverny is described as a “visionary” shopping destination and will house 100 stores spanning more than 215,275 square feet....

Mar 29, 2023

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Sephora to open 250 new locations at Kohl’s this year

American department store Kohl’s announced the expansion of 250 full-sized Sephora stores within its shops this year, reaching the initially targeted number of 850 stores in total across the United States. Customers will be able to enjoy the same experience they would in a free standing Sephora store, exploring a curated assortment from...

Mar 28, 2023

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In pictures: Filippa K introduces new store concept in Amsterdam

Swedish brand Filippa K is opening a new store on P.C. Hoofstraat in Amsterdam with a revamped shop concept, the company announced in a press release. The concept follows on from the remodelling of the Filippa K shop in Helsinki last year. Image: Filippa K store on P.C. Hooftstraat, Amsterdam | Credit: Filippa K Image: Filippa K store on P.C....

Mar 28, 2023

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Report: 88 percent of consumers want text conversations with brands

Consumers are willing to share personal information in exchange for value, resulting in a rise in popularity in interactive sms marketing, according to the annual State of Conversational Commerce Report by Attentive, a platform specialised in “business-to-consumer communication”. 8,000 consumers from the US, Canada, the UK and Australia were...

Mar 28, 2023

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Swaine opens flagship on New Bond Street

Swaine, one of the UK’s oldest luxury goods brand, has opened a new flagship on New Bond Street in London as part of its most radical rebrand in 273 years. A fixture of London’s luxury goods landscape since 1750, Swaine’s new flagship at 126-127 New Bond Street marks the largest store in the brand’s history at 7,000 square feet and will...

Mar 28, 2023

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Customer refunds cost small UK fashion businesses 48 million pounds

The rate of returns has increased exponentially since online shopping became the norm. New data from Paymentsense’s annual Serial Refunder Report shows UK fashion businesses have lost an estimated 48 million pounds in revenue in customer refunds. Apparel and clothing businesses ranked 7th in the top 10 for the highest value of refunds made per...

Mar 27, 2023

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Canadian brand Duer aims to double retail footprint in 2023

Vancouver-based fashion brand Duer says it plans to double its physical store estate from five to 10 by the end of the year. The denim specialist said the decision comes after experiencing a 100 percent increase in year-over-year growth “paired with a casual clothing boom that continues to drive demand”. It said its aim is to “optimize brand...

Mar 27, 2023

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Asos to open three Face + Body pop-ups as it expands category

Online retailer Asos is set to open three pop-ups for its beauty and cosmetics range, Face + Body, to highlight the expansion of the category’s offer. “Experiential” pop-ups will appear in Liverpool, London and Manchester over the next three days, until March 26, each supported by nine Face + Body brands, including L’Oréal Paris Elvive, NYX and...

Mar 24, 2023

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Selfridges introduces made-to-measure offer

Luxury department store Selfridges has stepped into a new realm with the launch of a made-to-measure service created in collaboration with eight brands, including Giorgio Armani, Prada and Thom Browne. The offer has seen “tailoring workrooms” introduced to its store, where the participating brands are set to become residents over the coming...

Mar 23, 2023

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Boohoo to open first pop-up store in London

Fast fashion giant Boohoo has unveiled that it will be opening its first ever pop-up shop on Great Portland Street, Central London. The location will be accessible from March 25 to 26, with its opening times for both days set from 11am to 5pm. The pop-up will house the brand’s latest collections and newest arrivals, including a range of...

Mar 23, 2023

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Forever New opens debut UK store in London

Australian womenswear brand Forever New has opened its first store in the UK at Westfield London. Founded in 2006, Forever New launched in the UK in 2020, and its debut physical retail store in the country marks the latest chapter for the successful label as it looks to further establish its position at the forefront of omnichannel retail, both...

Mar 21, 2023

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Heritage brand Stetson opens debut London store

American heritage hat brand Stetson has opened its debut UK store on Neal Street in Covent Garden, London. The 1,165 square foot store, designed to pay homage to Stetson’s roots, takes inspiration from 'The Great Outdoors' with elevated details reflecting the brand's heritage to showcase the company as it expands its presence in Europe. The...

Mar 21, 2023