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Mango opens first ‘New Med’ concept store in Asia as part of growth in region

As part of its new store opening in Singapore, Spanish retailer Mango has debuted its ‘New Med’ concept for the first time in Asia, as it continues to follow through on its international expansion. The new 500 square metre space adds to its growth in the region, with it now operating 10 stores in Singapore following a number of openings in April...

Nov 21, 2022

Retail

H&M opens new evolving store experience in Brooklyn

Fast fashion retailer H&M has unveiled a new store experience in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, based around the heritage of the surrounding neighbourhood. Set to continue its tenure through January 2024, the 7,000 square foot space will feature a curated collection of the brand’s styles alongside exclusive programming and ‘brand moments’ in a space...

Nov 21, 2022

Retail

Self-Portrait opens second UK store in London

Premium womenswear brand Self-Portrait has unveiled a new store in London, marking the second standalone store by the label in the UK following the opening of its first in 2018. Located on the corner of Chelsea’s Kings Road and Duke of York Square, the 200 square metre store spans two floors, with an interior designed by the brand’s founder and...

Nov 18, 2022

Retail

Primark continues US growth with three New York store openings

Budget retailer Primark is continuing on its path of growth in the US with the opening of three new store locations in New York. Set to open before the end of the year, the stores in Roosevelt Field in Garden City, Jamaica Avenue in Queens and City Point in Brooklyn kick off the company’s growth plan to reach 60 stores in the region by 2026....

Nov 18, 2022

Retail

Galeries Lafayette will open two stores in India

Galeries Lafayette announced on Thursday the confirmation of a partnership with the Indian group Aditya Birla to develop its presence in India, where the French group plans to open two stores in 2024 and 2025. In order to "pursue [its] international deployment strategy", the Galeries Lafayette have entered into an "exclusive partnership" with...

Nov 17, 2022

Retail

Cos to enter Mexico with first flagship

Cos is set to make its entry into Mexico as it prepares to open its first flagship store in the country during summer 2023. The H&M-owned brand will be opening the store in Mexico City as part of a wider expansion strategy to scale the business globally and attract customers in new markets, the company said in a release. The 486 square metre...

Nov 10, 2022

Retail

Culture Kings opens first US flagship in Las Vegas

Streetwear label Culture Kings has revealed its first US flagship store, located at The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the 25,000 square foot space, the a.k.a.-owned brand introduced a number of immersive experiences that take it beyond just retail, including a recording studio and a live DJ stand. Further in-store activations...

Nov 7, 2022

Retail

Poundland to extend clothing range as part of FY23 retail revamp

Budget retailer Poundland has detailed further plans as part of its ongoing ‘Project Diamond’ strategy, which will see it bring new or expanded ranges to a number of its stores by autumn 2023. Over 350 stores have already undergone a revamp by the retailer in the last three years, which has seen an expansion of its Pep&Co clothing line and the...

Nov 3, 2022

Retail

H&M opens new store with home concept in London’s Angel Central

H&M has revealed a freshly refurbished store in Angel Central, London, with an array of “experiential services” and a focus on its new H&M Home concept. The store houses various services, many of which the brand is debuting for the first time, including click and collect lockers and self-checkout kiosks that contribute to the retailer’s effort...

Oct 31, 2022

Retail |In Pictures Featured

In Pictures: A look into retailers’ new stores in Battersea Power Station

Following a nine billion pound transformation plan, the Battersea Power Station finally opened its doors on October 14, decades after the coal-fired power station was decommissioned as an energy plant. Over its first weekend, the Grade II-listed location reported that over a quarter of a million visitors had descended on the site, which also...

Oct 28, 2022

Retail

Coach reveals Reloved concept store in London

Coach has unveiled a new concept store in London as part of its (Re)Loved programme, an initiative that focuses on building a circular ecosystem for its products. ‘Tomorrow’s Vintage’ brings together each element of the programme; upcycled, vintage, restored and remade – each of which will be present in the store through events and activations....

Oct 28, 2022

Business |Interview Featured

Rails CEO Jeff Abrams discusses how the Californian brand is diving into European retail

“Over the last 15 years, we have grown from a 5,000-dollar investment to over 750 million dollars in retail sales, to date,” said Jeff Abrams, creative director and founder of Californian lifestyle brand Rails, in a conversation with FashionUnited. Since the brand’s founding in 2008, the company has grown beyond its LA-roots in pursuit of...

Oct 25, 2022