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FitFlop expands in Austria, Vietnam and Morocco

British footwear label FitFlop has continued to embark on an international retail expansion strategy with the launch of new concepts in the regions of Austria, Vietnam and Morocco. For the latter, it is the first time the brand has opened a physical retail space, doing so in the form of a kiosk at the SELA Gallery Rabat. Speaking on the brand’s...

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Mountain Warehouse plans 50 store openings next year

Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse is set to open 50 new stores next year as it continues pursuing its UK and international expansion strategy. The news was confirmed to The Times, where it was stated that the 50 new locations will be situated globally. The new stores will include 21 locations in the UK, including a resizing of its Covent...

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French Connection plans store openings amid new Very deal

French Connection is growing its reach both online and in the retail world. The British retailer has secured a new deal with e-commerce platform Very, on which it is set to launch as part of a continued UK expansion. The company is also preparing to open “four to five” stores by the end of 2024, adding to its current 19-strong retail network in...

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Canadian retailer Dynamite opens largest flagship store

Canadian women's lifestyle and fashion brand Dynamite has opened its largest flagship store within the highly anticipated Royalmount development, Montreal’s newest shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The new 8,000-square-foot flagship represents a “new era” for the Montréal-based retailer, which this year celebrates its 40th...

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Founder Laura May spills the beans on Nagnata’s US pop-up debut at NYFW

Nagnata, an Australian luxury and lifestyle brand, has opened its first-ever pop-up store in the United States. Coinciding with New York Fashion Week, the pop-up store, located at Sommwhere on 48 Ludlow Street in the Lower East Side, is set to run from September 3 to September 15. Offering US customers and buyers the chance to experience Nagnata...

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Primark opens milestone 450th store

Primark, the value fashion and lifestyle retailer that opened its first store in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969, has opened the doors to its 450th store in Orlando, Florida, as it continues to push forward with its US expansion. The opening in Orlando, Florida, located near the Walt Disney Resort, marks the retailer’s 26th store in the US and comes...

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Revolve: From e-commerce to physical retail, a bet to revive growth

Faced with changing purchasing behaviors and intensifying competition, Revolve, a major player in fashion e-commerce, has decided to adapt its strategy by investing in physical retail. This decision is part of a desire to diversify its distribution channels and consolidate its position on the market. A proven economic model Long seen as a...

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Marks & Spencer to trial fashion-only store amid clothing resurgence

British high street giant Marks & Spencer could be pivoting its retail strategy as it looks to trial its first fashion-only store at the Battersea Power Station. Situated in London, the location would aim to primarily target younger shoppers in response to an increase in sales among the consumer group, as was stated to The Telegraph, which...

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Moss opens first Scottish outlet as part of regional investment

Menswear label Moss has opened its first Scottish outlet store in Caledonia Park, Gretna, as it begins to up its long-term investment into the region. The premium designer outlet village, which is owned and operated by UK pension manager Railpen, is now home to one of Moss’ new generation stores, featuring the brand’s recently rejuvenated look...

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Pink Chicken opens debut store in Savannah, Georgia

Pink Chicken, childrenswear and ladieswear brand, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Savannah, Georgia. Located in the city center at 216 West Broughton Street the new boutique features the brand's collections of vibrant colored and original printed garments, as well as selected accessories and home wear. "We can't wait to meet our...

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Béis opens first physical UK store location in Selfridges

Travel brand Béis has opened its first brick-and-mortar retail location in the UK in the form of a pop-up inside London-based luxury retailer Selfridges. Shoppers will be able to visit the Oxford Street store from August to December, during which time they can view and purchase both current and upcoming offerings of the brand. The idea behind...

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Astrid & Miyu opens first global flagship store: ‘Experiential retail is integral’

Physical retail remains an avenue in which brands can evolve and experiment with their identity in the context of the real world. It is exactly this that has led London-based jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu (A&M) to open its first global flagship store, achieving a dream that its team has held for years and thus cementing its presence further...