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Sephora opens doors to first UK boutique store concept on London's iconic Carnaby Street

French beauty retailer Sephora has opened its first UK boutique concept on London's Carnaby Street. The store, which spans 2,691 square feet, is Sephora UK's 16th location and opened on July 23, 2026, with managing director Sarah Boyd cutting the ribbon at midday. The boutique brings Sephora's curated product edits, personalised services and...

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Lululemon to open first store in India

Canadian sportswear brand Lululemon is set to open its first store in India. The store will be located at DLF Promenade in New Delhi and is scheduled to open later this autumn, as part of a franchise agreement with Indian e-commerce platform Tata CLiQ. The store will carry high-performance apparel for men and women across activities including...

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Parfois opens flagship on Milan's Corso Vittorio Emanuele II

Portuguese accessories brand Parfois has opened a new flagship store on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, one of the Italian city's main shopping thoroughfares. The space, approximately 120 square metres spread over two floors, brings the brand's number of stores in Milan to eight and to 74 throughout Italy. The opening is part of an...

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Ralph Lauren to open new store in Saint-Tropez

Ralph Lauren will open its newest store and Ralph’s Coffee truck in July 2026 in the heart of iconic seaside destination Saint-Tropez, France, on Place des Lices. Blending Ralph Lauren’stimelessness with the vibrant spirit of the French Riviera, the store will feature Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label, and men’s, women’s and children’s Polo...

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Calvin Klein and Jung Kook host immersive event in Tokyo

Calvin Klein and Jung Kook hosted an event celebrating their long-standing partnership at the brand's flagship store in Harajuku. Jung Kook welcomed guests wearing a customised version of the Jung Kook for Calvin Klein leather jacket, paired with a blue 90s trucker jacket and matching straight-leg jeans. K-pop artist and friend of the brand,...

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Furla presents “Furla Sun Bar”: a summer escape in the heart of Rome

Furla presents Furla Sun Bar, the brand’s new experiential activation transforming the heart of Rome into an iconic summer destination, where the vibrant color palette of Furla’s SS26 fashion collection meets the SS26 Eyewear universe. The project invites press, talents, KOLs, and the Roman community to enjoy a few days of summer fun and Italian...

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House of Dior Shinsaibashi: A new venue for unique experiences in Osaka

Celebrating the powerful ties that unite Dior and Japan, the Maison is opening an unprecedented House of Dior in the heart of Shinsaibashi’s vibrant district. The undulating façade, designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, is a technical masterpiece. A homage to the virtuosity of haute couture, it evokes the flowing drapery and layered...

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Dior Window Displays Conceived With Artist Alex Chinneck in New York and Beverly Hills

In homage to Christian Dior’s unwavering passion for creativity in all forms, artist Alex Chinneck has designed unique window displays for the House. Veritable visual poems, they celebrate Dior’s history and its enduring ties with the United States, which began as early as 1947. House of Dior New York – a venue for unique experiences on 57th...

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Ralph Lauren announces plans to open its first exclusive home décor store in Milan on the historic Via della Spiga

Ralph Lauren is pleased to announce the planned opening of its first store in the fall of 2026. An exclusive home goods store in Milan, Italy, located on the historic Via della Spiga. Credits: Ralph Lauren Launched in 1983, Ralph Lauren's comprehensive Home collection revolutionized the industry with... Its pioneering approach to lifestyle...

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VF Corporation enters partnership with Nedap to unlock end-to-end inventory visibility across its global store estate

Nedap, a leader in item-level inventory visibility, today announced a partnership with VF Corporation, a global leader in apparel, footwear and equipment whose portfolio of iconic active and outdoor lifestyle brands includes The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®. As part of the collaboration, VF Corporation will deploy the Nedap Inventory...

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The right move: Lefties to join Metrocentre for North East debut

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Inditex’s new-to-the-UK brand Lefties will join Metrocentre’s best-in-class retail line-up, making it one of the retailer’s first three UK stores. It also represents Metrocentre’s second deal with Inditex in Q1 2026, showcasing strong momentum across its fashion offer with the group. Set to occupy a...

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Essentiel Antwerp opens third UK store In Notting Hill

Belgian fashion label Essentiel Antwerp is delighted to announce the opening of its third standalone UK store in London’s Notting Hill, adding to its existing locations in Sloane Square and Hampstead. The new boutique is located on the corner of Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road at 207 Westbourne Grove and will be open mid-May. The boutique...