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Lisa Yang to open first store in Stockholm

Swedish cashmere label Lisa Yang is opening its first-ever physical store in its home city of Stockholm in the second half of 2026. The 1,400 square foot store will be located in the heart of Stockholm at Birger Jarlsgatan 8, and the brand has secured Architectural firm Studio Anne Holtrop to develop its first retail concept. Lisa Yang, founded...

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Swedish Kappahl Group launches first standalone kay/day store in Stockholm

Swedish fashion retailer Kappahl Group (Kappahl) has announced the opening of the first physical retail location for its lifestyle brand Kay/Day. The store is scheduled to open on April 24, 2026, in the Västermalmsgallerian shopping centre in Stockholm, Sweden. This move marks a significant transition for Kay/Day, which was originally...

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Decathlon and Ikea Croydon launch world-first retail partnership

French sporting goods retailer Decathlon will officially open its innovative new location at Ikea Croydon on April 24, 2026. This collaboration represents a world-first retail partnership between the two, designed to streamline the shopping experience for South London consumers. The opening celebrations are scheduled to begin at 11am on Friday,...

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Norrøna drives expansion with new London flagship

Norrøna is expanding its network of locations and opening its first dedicated flagship store in the United Kingdom. The new ‘Norrøna Hub’ is opening at 15 Regent Street, Cunard House, London. The Norwegian outdoor brand announced this on Tuesday via the professional networking site LinkedIn. “London is one of the most important and inspiring...

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A look inside Max Mara's new Avenue Montaigne flagship

Italian house Max Mara has unveiled its completely renovated flagship at 31 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The reopening, which coincides with the brand's 75th anniversary, is not just a simple aesthetic update. It also illustrates the desire to reaffirm the brand's identity within the Parisian Golden Triangle. To redesign the 745 square metre...

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UK retail sales rise in March, fashion and footwear lag behind

British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported a rise in UK retail sales for March, though fashion and textile categories continued to lag behind broader growth. Total retail sales increased 3.6 percent year on year in the five weeks to 4 April, supported largely by stronger food performance. Non-food sales, however, rose just 0.9 percent,...

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Abercrombie & Fitch and Sperry announce heritage collaboration

US retail group Abercrombie & Fitch, has confirmed a global partnership with American footwear brand Sperry. The collaboration marks a renewal of a commercial relationship that first began in the 1930s, when the retailer served as a premier outdoor outfitter. The Sperry x Abercrombie collection features a range of apparel and footwear inspired...

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Skechers opens inaugural flagship store in Copenhagen

On the back of strong growth in the Nordics, US footwear specialist Skechers is doubling down on its presence in the Danish market with the opening of its first flagship store in Copenhagen. Located in Amagertorv, the 700 square metre space provides an extensive offering of Skechers goods, including products worn by leading athletes and...

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Spanish brand Nude Project opens pop-up in Los Angeles

Madrid – Following the success of its first pop-up in the Americas, Spanish streetwear brand Nude Project is renewing and elevating its commitment to the US market with the opening of a brand-new temporary store in the heart of Los Angeles. This is a particularly demanding and coveted retail location where the brand is showcasing the unique...

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A Fish Named Fred Grows Its Franchise Family With a New Store in Trelleborg Sweden

For entrepreneurs looking for a fresh, creative retail concept, inspiration can come from unexpected places. For Magnus Nilsson, it began with one unforgettable shirt in Amsterdam, a moment so eye-catching that it sparked the idea of bringing the brand to Sweden. After experiencing the brand’s energy at Fred’s own fundraising Party (for The Make...

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Frasers introduces AI shopping assistant to elevate online experience

Frasers, the namesake premium fashion brand of Frasers Group, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant on its website as it looks to elevate the online experience. Dubbed ‘Ask Frasers’, the new feature, powered by Algolia’s Agentic Experience, serves as a “context-aware” tool that “goes beyond traditional search”. It...

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Resale surge and value retail strategies redefine fashion spending

Rising living costs across Europe are accelerating a structural shift towards resale, with Vinted emerging as a key beneficiary. The platform reported gross merchandise value of 10.8 billion euros, up 47 percent year on year, while revenues climbed 38 percent to 1.1 billion euros. Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, the company has scaled rapidly...