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Boardriders and Volcom to make Hawaii retail return under new partnerships

Boardriders is set to make its return to Hawaii through new partnerships under the group’s current parent company, Authentic Brands Group. The Levy Group has stepped up to reopen Volcom’s store in Haleiwa, while BR Japan will oversee the reopening of Boardriders’ Waikīkī location. Speaking on the plans, David Brooks, EVP of action and outdoor...

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Pacsun reveals location of first store outside US, preps domestic retail expansion

Pacsun has confirmed the opening plans of its first store outside of the US. The American youth retailer is due to open its inaugural international store in spring 2026 at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The news comes on the back of the company securing a regional partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, with which it is planning to open up to 20...

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Free People to relocate its London flagship store

Lifestyle brand Free People is set to relocate its flagship store on Regent Street to Argyll Street, in line with its wider retail strategy for the UK. The current flagship store on Regent Street will continue operating as normal until December 24, 2025, before closing in preparation for the move. The new location will open sometime in spring...

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Saint Laurent Rive Droite, the brand's cultural concept, launches in China

Saint Laurent Rive Droite, the house's cultural concept store conceived by Anthony Vaccarello, is opening a location in Beijing, China. In the 1960s, Yves Saint-Laurent Rive Gauche democratised luxury with its ready-to-wear line, Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. In 2019, Anthony Vaccarello, the house's artistic director, launched Saint Laurent Rive...

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Christopher King opens flapship store in Palm Beach, Florida

Luxury lifestyle brand Christopher King has opened its debut flagship store on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida. The new 2,500 square foot store’s opening, located at 201 Worth Avenue, is a significant milestone for the emerging brand as it aims to solidify its presence among global names such as Chanel, Ferragamo, and Tiffany & Co. Interior...

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Mango reaches 60 stores in the US with Chicago opening

Mango is accelerating its expansion and consolidation strategies in the US with the opening of its first store in the state of Illinois. The Spanish fashion multinational has entered a new region with the opening of a first store in the commercial and tourist heart of Chicago. This is the 60th store for the company founded by Isak Andic across...

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Calvin Klein opens new flagship store in SoHo, New York City

American fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has opened its latest global flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Officially opening its doors on December 9, the flagship sees the brand return to its roots and expand its presence in one of the US’s main fashion hubs, as Calvin Klein continues to roll out its retail expansion...

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Alohas's triple offensive: Enhanced customer experience, greater diversification, and a larger international footprint

Spanish brand Alohas continues its journey to becoming a global brand, accelerating its efforts to coincide with the start of the Christmas 2025 season. Alejandro Porras' company has made new advances across the three strategic pillars that support its growth strategy: customer experience, product, and international footprint. Founded in 2015 as...

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PacSun plots Middle East retail expansion

PacSun is preparing to launch into the Middle East. The Californian lifestyle brand has reportedly struck up a partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, a shopping mall developer, to open stores across the region. According to WWD, Majid Al Futtaim will open 20 PacSun stores in key markets over the next five years, including flagship locations in Dubai...

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Puma opens largest European flagship on Oxford Street

Sportswear giant Puma has opened what it said is its largest-ever European flagship store on London’s Oxford Street. The 24,000 square feet site is also the first flagship store in the region, situated to give customers the “chance to connect with more people than ever before”. Within the store, the brand offers a selection of its...

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Sweaty Betty relocates to Victoria Gate as centre ups premium activewear mix

Redical-owned Victoria Leeds has confirmed that premium activewear brand Sweaty Betty will relocate to a new 835 square foot unit in Victoria Gate, reaffirming its 11-year commitment to the shopping centre. The move will showcase Sweaty Betty’s refreshed store concept, defined by brighter colour palettes and an elevated in-store environment...

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Uniqlo to open new location in Santa Monica

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is set to open its latest US retail location at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, on Friday, December 5. The new store will feature Uniqlo’s customer experience, offering its full LifeWear lineup for men, women, and kids. It will also offer Uniqlo’s in-store clothing collection program, Re:...