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Forever New opens debut UK store in London

Australian womenswear brand Forever New has opened its first store in the UK at Westfield London. Founded in 2006, Forever New launched in the UK in 2020, and its debut physical retail store in the country marks the latest chapter for the successful label as it looks to further establish its position at the forefront of omnichannel retail, both...

21 Mar 2023

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Heritage brand Stetson opens debut London store

American heritage hat brand Stetson has opened its debut UK store on Neal Street in Covent Garden, London. The 1,165 square foot store, designed to pay homage to Stetson’s roots, takes inspiration from 'The Great Outdoors' with elevated details reflecting the brand's heritage to showcase the company as it expands its presence in Europe. The...

21 Mar 2023

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In Pictures: Cos opens first store in Edinburgh

Cos has opened a store in Edinburgh, Scotland, for the first time, housing a range of womenswear, menswear and accessories. The H&M-owned retailer celebrated the launch over the weekend, where visitors could enjoy both DJ sets and complimentary seltzers. Located on level three of the newly opened St James Quarter, the 352 square metre space...

20 Mar 2023

Retail

Liverpool One outperforms UK retail sales in 2023

Liverpool One has begun 2023 on a promising note, with its operator Grosvenor reporting a 16.5 percent uplift in sales compared to the same period in 2022. The significant uptick has outperformed that of the national average of 5.2 percent in sales, as recorded by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Not only that, but the retail destination...

16 Mar 2023

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Bloobloom eyewear to open five more London stores

French designer eyewear brand Bloobloom is opening an additional five new London stores this year as part of a wider expansion plan targeting “strong growth” potential in the UK. The first new store will open at the end of March at Westfield White City, followed by stores at 30 James Street, Covent Garden, at the end of April, Canary Wharf and...

16 Mar 2023

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Spring Budget a ‘missed opportunity’ for businesses, say retail bodies

British retail bodies say the government has missed a key opportunity to offer more support for businesses with its Spring Budget, as there were no changes to VAT-free shopping, Sunday shopping hours, or business rates. UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed his Budget in the House of Commons on Wednesday, which included various measures to support...

15 Mar 2023

Retail

Retail jobs fall by 14,000 as retailers attempt to keep costs down

New figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown a significant decline in retail jobs over Q4 2022, as retailers continue their efforts to keep costs low. According to the government department’s Labour Market results, there were 3.12 million jobs in UK retail as of December 2022, down 14,000 year-on-year. Meanwhile, retail...

14 Mar 2023

Retail

Marks & Spencer to add seasonal Nobody’s Child pop-ups to 30 stores

Marks & Spencer is set to bring Nobody’s Child to 30 stores throughout the UK in a series of seasonal pop-ups running from March to August. Housed in the 400 foot spaces will be a 30-piece capsule collection of the brand’s signature midi and mini dresses, as well as a range of skirts, tops and jumpsuits. Its launch comes on the back of a Nobody’...

14 Mar 2023

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John Lewis unveils new “one stop destination" concept store

Department store John Lewis has unveiled a newly redesigned concept store layout in Horsham, which moves away from its existing “at home” format to a “one stop destination” for fashion, beauty, tech and home design. The new design and layout aim to “better reflect the local community it serves,” explains John Lewis in the press release, and...

14 Mar 2023

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Laundry Lab puts international expansion on the agenda

Since 2021, Antwerp-based Laundry Lab is not only an agency, but also a clothing brand. So far, the label is available in more than 50 stores in Belgium and the Netherlands and is now thinking about international expansion due to its rapid growth. Favourable countries to expand to are Germany, France and Scandinavian countries, among others. "We...

14 Mar 2023

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Westfield to host Beauty Edit pop-up

Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City shopping centres are to host a Beauty Edit pop-up this month, allowing visitors to explore the latest beauty trends and sample new products. The pop-up, described as a “one-stop beauty shop,” will run from March 16 to 24 at Westfield London and between March 23 to 24 at Westfield Stratford City. The...

14 Mar 2023

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2023 Millennial Survey reveals post-pandemic spending habits

The investment bank Roth MKM published its proprietary 2023 Millennial Survey last week, displaying trends, spending patterns and favourite brands of various categories. Managing director and head of consumer investment banking at Roth MKM Paul Zaffaroni sums up in a release: “Health and wellness and convenience have become more important for...

13 Mar 2023