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Joor Integrates Proprietary AI Tool into Shoppable Fall ‘26 Women’s Trend Report—Empowering Retailers to Buy into Key Seasonal Fashion Trends Like Never Before

Following the FW26 designer womenswear collections shown in New York, London, Milan and Paris, JOOR identifies six must-have fashion trends and matches these to shoppable styles curated from the millions of products on the JOOR platform using a new exclusive JOOR-developed AI tool. As the fashion industry’s leading wholesale platform, JOOR...

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SMART Debunks Persistent Myths About the Second-hand Textile Trade

About The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART), representing global leaders in textile reuse and recycling, released new analysis dispelling the most persistent myths driving misinformation about the secondhand clothing (SHC) trade. The findings draw on recent empirical studies conducted across East Africa, West Africa,...

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Marc Cain opens new franchise store in Jinzhou, China

Marc Cain has opened its new franchise store in the Xintiandi Mall in Jinzhou, China, thereby strengthening its position in the Asian market. The premium label presents its collections in an exclusive and modern ambience across approximately 180 square metres. The design reflects the unmistakable Marc Cain aesthetic and brand DNA: rose-coloured...

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Dolce&Gabbana Beauty unveils series of exclusive Travel Retail initiatives in major international airports

To celebrate twenty years of success for The One fragrance family and the launch of its two new intensities, The One Eau de Parfum Intense and The One For Men Parfum, Dolce&Gabbana will unveil a series of exclusive Travel Retail initiatives in some of the world’s most prestigious airports, starting in February. Following the opening of a...

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lululemon announces 100th store opening in EMEA

lululemon announced the upcoming opening of the 100th lululemon store in its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) market, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s international expansion journey. Across EMEA, lululemon stores are a blend of company- and franchise-operated locations, reflecting the brand’s agile and considered approach to...

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Neinver’s European retail platform posts €1.72 billion in brand sales in 2025, marking continued growth and strong performance

Record leasing activity, over 70 million visits and continued upgrades across the portfolio NEINVER closed 2025 with €1.72 billion in brand sales across the 20 retail assets it manages in Europe. This represents a 5% increase on a like- for-like basis compared to 2024, continuing a streak of consecutive years of growth. The portfolio, consisting...

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Napapijri celebrates a weekend with Alberto Tomba at Franz Kraler Boutique

Napapijri closed an unforgettable winter weekend in Cortina d’Ampezzo, celebrating its ongoing collaboration with alpine Ski Legend Alberto Tomba in partnership with Franz Kraler Boutique. Over the past twelve months, Napapijri and Alberto Tomba have created a narrative that honors his sporting and cultural legacy, while exploring new ways to...

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Omega House opens its doors in Milan

For the first time in its history, OMEGA, the official timekeeper of the Winter Olympics, is opening a dedicated building that will serve as a meeting place for the brand throughout the entire sports season. OMEGA House Milano will open its doors from February 8th to 21st, creating an intimate yet open setting where sport, hospitality, and...

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Hollister signs at Metrocentre

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Hollister has signed at Metrocentre, adding another global powerhouse brand to the leading destination for fashion retail in the North East. Hollister, owned by Abercrombie & Fitch, is set to open a 6,000 sq ft unit in Red Mall this summer,adjacent to Stradivarius and the upsized Superdrug. The...

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Retail Takes Center Stage: Bringing VF’s Brands to Life in Iconic Locations

“Retail continues to be a major focus for VF, and this month we’ve taken steps to strengthen our connection with consumers by opening new stores in some of Europe’s most vibrant locations.” Commented Martino Scabbia Guerrini, VF Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and President, Emerging Brands. From the heart of Paris to London’s...

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Clarks launches first-ever Cloudsteppers™ concept stores

Clarks launches dedicated Cloudsteppers™ standalone concept stores in Southeast Asia and the United States as a true lifestyle brand with comfort at its core.Cloudsteppers™ has earned its reputation as America’s No.1 brand in women’s flip-flops, with over 25 million pairs of the iconic Breeze Sea sold globally. Renowned for their signature ‘...

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NEINVER unveils a redesigned Alpes The Style Outlets at MAPIC with refurbishments accelerating across the portfolio

At MAPIC 2025, NEINVER unveils a major evolution of Alpes The Style Outlets —its second outlet in France—redesigned to be more sustainable and to deliver a higher-quality experience for visitors and brand partners. The Spanish multinational, with three decades of European outlet expertise, also shares updates on its refurbishment and extension...