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Canada’s Garage launches in the UK with first two stores

Canadian-born brand Garage has made its first official steps into the UK market with its first store opening at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. This debut location will be followed by an additional store on Oxford Street, due to open March 27. Both sites intend to serve as full expressions of the Montreal brand’s global identity, offering its...

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Crew Clothing continues retail expansion, confirms new Kent store

Crew Clothing is continuing its retail expansion, this time with a new store due to open at Bluewater, a shopping centre in Kent. Scheduled to open February 26, the 1,050 square foot space intends to reflect Crew’s signature identity, evident in a “relaxed coastal spirit” that mirrors the brand’s windsurfing roots. The site builds on the British...

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Forever 21 seeks to trim down remaining UK store portfolio

London - Fast fashion retailer Forever 21 is reportedly assessing its entire UK store estate, including its flagship store on Oxford Street, London as its continues to flounder in the country. The US retailer previous shutdown stores in Westfield Stratford City, East London, as well as locations in Manchester and Glasgow. Forever 21 is also said...

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American Eagle prepares to open first three London stores

US teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters has its sights set on European expansion as it prepares to open its first three stores in London, in the time for the seasonal holiday shopping rush. The apparel retailer previously confirmed its launch in the UK with three store openings and earlier this week increased its guidance for the...