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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...

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Marc Cain Strengthens U.S. Presence with New Showroom in Los Angeles and Expanded Location in New York

Marc Cain is consistently continuing its international expansion strategy and further increasing its presence in the U.S. market: with the opening of a new showroom in Los Angeles and the expansion of its existing location in New York, the company is creating key conditions for growth and deeper market penetration in North America. The showrooms...

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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...