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Ralph Lauren opens first store in Brooklyn

Ralph Lauren has been in business since 1967, and in all those years Brooklyn has never been a thought. That was until the company set their sights on Williamsburg, which is continuing to become quite the fashion destination. In Williamsburg, where plaid shirts, skinny jeans, and a penchant for not so obvious luxury runs rampant, Ralph Lauren's...

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US brands expand in UK

Two US retail brands plan to expand on the UK high street despite the slowdown in consumer spending. Urban Outfitters – with a market capitalisation of $4.9bn (£3bn) – said it will double the number of stores it has in Britain and bring new brands to our streets. And, last week, the American designer brand Ralph Lauren signed up to bring its...