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Birkenstock strengthens brand presence in South Korea through launch of dedicated website

German footwear brand Birkenstock is strengthening its brand presence in South Korea by launching a new, country-specific ecommerce website. A leading market for fashion in East Asia, Birkenstock sees “great potential” when it comes to growing its presence in the country as the industry is characterized by a range of young, creative local...

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Mango continues US retail expansion with first store opening in Washington

Mango continues to extend its presence across the United States as the Spanish fashion retailer shares plans for its debut store in the state of Washington. The upcoming opening in Bellevue Square, slated for next year, builds on Mango’s current retail offering in the US, which includes several stores in New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia,...

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Kizik to expand global footprint through new distribution partnerships

Footwear brand Kizik has announced a series of new international distribution partnerships aimed at expanding its global reach. Building on its recent collaboration with UK distributor Unify Brand Partnerships in April, Kizik has unveiled additional partnerships with three distributors, Wellforce Sports in Taiwan, Artcrafts in Italy, and Nyne...

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L’Agence opens new retail concept in Los Angeles

Los Angeles-based women’s lifestyle brand L’Agence has opened its newest retail concept in Melrose, the L’Agence Jean Bar. Spanning 1,100 square feet on Melrose Place, the L’Agence Jean Bar features innovative denim filtering technology, designed to help shoppers find their perfect fit. In-store stylists will be available to assist shoppers,...

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Gymshark weighs up US and EU expansion as UK flagship store does better than expected

British sportswear brand Gymshark is targeting global expansion with store openings in key retail locations, as its debut store on Regent Street in London performs better than expected. The brand is reportedly "actively looking" for potential locations across the UK, the US and Europe, but is prioritising sourcing the right locations before...

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Miniso's American Dream: A look inside the new IP collection store and US expansion strategy

Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso is poised to take the United States by storm following the opening of its first IP collection flagship store in the iconic American Dream Mall, New Jersey, earlier this month. The new 4,000-square-foot store aims to build on the success of Minso's current retail offering in New York, including a Times Square...

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GU to open its first-ever overseas flagship store in SoHo, NYC

GU, the sister brand to Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo, has announced plans to open its first overseas flagship store in SoHo, New York City, in addition to its online store this fall. The news comes not long after parent company Fast Retailing revealed its ambitious expansion plans for GU to make its mark in the United States and Europe. This...

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Me+Em launches new campaign amid US expansion push

Luxury British womenswear brand Me+Em has launched its first marketing campaign in the United States to support its expansion into the market. Following the opening of Me+Em’s three debut US stores in the New York City area, one on Madison Avenue, one in Soho, and one in East Hampton earlier this spring, the new campaign aims to strengthen the...

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Mango opens new stores in the East Coast, as it sets its sights on ambitious growth in the USA

Mango has opened stores in two new states as the Spanish fashion retailer strengthens its store network across the nation. After opening stores in key retail locations across New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, and Pennsylvania, Mango has expanded its retail network along the East Coast by opening stores in Massachusetts and...

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Represent opens first permanent store in Los Angeles

British luxury streetwear brand Represent has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, which will serve as the brand's flagship store and office space. The new store, which measures more than 3,100 square feet, is the first of three new retail locations Represent is set to open throughout the year. Opening its...

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Fast Retailing eyes up expansion for GU in US and Europe

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, has set its sights on expanding the presence of its sister label GU in the United States of America and Europe as part of its broader aim to become a global retailer, achieving 10 trillion yen (66.3 billion USD) in annual sales. As Asia's largest apparel producer, Fast Retailing believes that GU can...

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Moss Bros eyes international expansion following strong results for FY16

London - Following another set of strong financial results for Moss Bros Group for its fiscal year 2016, the menswear retailer is said to driving forward its plans for international expansion. Moss Bros posted a 5.7 percent increase in total revenue, excluding VAT, to 127.9 million pounds for the year ended January 28, 2017. "Moss Bros has...