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New Balance launches new retail concept in London

Boston-based athletic footwear and apparel brand New Balance has opened a new retail concept at Westfield Stratford City in London designed to target a younger consumer. The London Stratford store is the first of its kind globally with a second store of the same concept set to open in Boston, US, in 2023. The concept has been designed to “put...

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Kurt Geiger opens flagship store on London’s Oxford Street

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has opened a new concept flagship store on Oxford Street in London. The 2,916 square foot flagship, located at 272-274 Oxford Street, was envisioned by Kurt Geiger’s chief creative officer Rebecca Farrar-Hockley and brought to life by architect Stefano Ripoli, formerly of David Collins Studio to...

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Paul&Shark launches flagship store in London's Regent Street

Fashion brand Paul&Shark have marked its debut in the UK with the grand opening of its flagship store at 233 Regent Street, a prime retail location in the heart of London. The new space epitomises the essence of the brand, weaving together the timeless elements of tradition and spirit of innovation, while also preserving the balance between...

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Paige opens debut international store in London

Californian-based premium denim and contemporary fashion label Paige has opened its first international store in London as part of its ongoing retail expansion. The 3,592 square foot UK store has two entrances, one on Duke of York Square and the other on the King’s Road, and is Paige’s largest retail location to date, spanning across two floors,...

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Rituals reportedly planning 25 store openings next year

Cosmetics giant Rituals is believed to be planning to open 25 new stores next year, as well as 10 new stores by the end of this current year. The rapid growth comes as the retailer aims to carry out a swift expansion across the UK and Ireland, according to Retail Week, which had initially reported on the news. Of the 10 new stores planned for...

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Mango Kids celebrates 10th anniversary

Mango is celebrating Mango Kids' 10th anniversary after achieving robust sales and putting in place ambitious expansion plans. In 2022, the line for children and adolescents saw an 18 percent increase in turnover, surpassing 200 million euros, including Mango Teen. Mango Kids, founded in 2013, focuses on comfortable, functional, and trendy...

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H&M introduces fee for online returns

H&M has become the latest retailer to introduce return fees for online purchases. The Swedish fashion giant has begun charging shoppers 1.99 pounds per returned parcel, which will be deducted from their refund amount. However, H&M members can still return items for free. An H&M spokesperson told the BBC the move was introduced in the summer....

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Target circle week October 1-7, to hire 100,000 seasonal workers

Target is offering a full week of savings during Target Circle Week, which will be running from October 1 to 7. Ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season, the retailer also plans to hire nearly 100,000 seasonal team members. Also starting October 1, Deal of the Day program returns with deep daily discounts exclusively for Target Circle...

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Online inflation sees biggest YOY fall since March 2022

The Adobe Digital Economy Index has released new data revealing that UK online spending in August reached 9.43 billion pounds, marking a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.3 percent and a 3.5 percent drop compared to July. Brits eagerly embraced a September heatwave with online prices seeing a significant 6.2 percent year-on-year decline, the...

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Discover the retail jobs that best suit your personality: Part 3 - Store Manager

Usually, people who dream of becoming part of the fashion world are left with the most superficial concept of fashion, which seems unattainable and only accessible to a few. However, the reality is that this sector offers a wide variety of job opportunities that sometimes are hidden in the shadows of the catwalk spotlight, but that may be just...

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Footasylum opens 10,000 square foot store amid retail expansion

Sportswear retailer Footasylum has unveiled a refreshed store concept in a new 10,000 square foot retail space at Lakeside in West Thurrock, Essex. Among the footwear and men’s apparel offerings housed in the store, the interior also features a renewed take on the retailer’s digital capabilities that looks to create a “seamless” mobile-first...

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Lucy & Yak launch Cardiff store as UK expansion continues

Eco-conscious clothing brand Lucy & Yak have announced the forthcoming opening of its inaugural store in Cardiff on September 30th. Situated at 33 Royal Arcade, the boutique promises to infuse a splash of pink into the historic Victorian arcades at the city's core. Renowned for its colourful and comfortable attire crafted with sustainability in...