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Inditex strengthens presence on Oxford Street with Massimo Dutti and Oysho

Madrid – Oxford Street is where you can truly feel the beat and pulse of the UK capital’s authentic commercial activity. It is the city's main commercial artery and one of the most vibrant shopping streets in the world. Spanish fashion multinational Inditex has just revamped its image and offering there. It has reopened the flagship store of its...

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UK: Retail sales welcome uptick in April, but clothing stores take hit

Retail sales volumes in April rose 1.2 percent, according to new data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), driven by a late Easter and warmer spring weather throughout the month. The increase followed a more marginal uptick of 0.1 percent in the month prior, and aided in an increase of 1.8 percent for sales volumes in the three months to...

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Retail debut in Cologne: Armedangels opens first own store

Sustainable fashion brand Armedangels is breaking new ground. On Thursday, the label opened its first own store in its hometown of Cologne, Germany. Armedangels explained in a statement that the store at Ehrenstrasse 29 was conceived as a “physical brand platform, design statement and strategic testing ground for the future of the brand”. Chief...

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Lidl and Kaufland grow: More stores, more investments

Retail chains Lidl and Kaufland opened several new stores. In financial year 2024/25, around 300 new locations were added worldwide, as announced by the Schwarz Group, to which the companies belong. This continues the expansion. In recent years, Lidl and Kaufland had steadily expanded their store network. In total, they now operate around 14,200...

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New York mayor confirms 400 million dollar investment to pedestrianise Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue is to undergo a major transformation. Mayor Eric Adams has confirmed that New York City’s iconic shopping street is to receive an investment totalling 400 million dollars to fund plans to pedestrianise the boulevard. While an initial 152.7 million dollar investment had first been announced in December under the Future of Fifth...

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In Pictures: TFG London opens largest multibrand flagship at Liverpool One

TFG London, the parent company of Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles, has opened what it says is its biggest multibrand flagship store. The 12,000 square foot space, which is located at Liverpool One, features all of its fashion brands alongside a homeware department from Inside Story. Next to branded products – from event dressing and bridal to...

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UK: Inflation rises in April yet clothing prices fall

Inflation rose for the month of April in the UK, as increased business rates associated with the government’s Budget impacted consumer-facing prices. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), headline inflation rose 3.5 percent in the 12 months to April, up from 2.6 percent over 12 months to March. Things did improve for the...

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Byredo expands beyond London with Victoria Leeds flagship

Moving away from the typical London-centric trajectory of luxury beauty, Swedish fragrance house Byredo is preparing to open its first standalone store outside the capital — a 2,154-square-foot boutique in the heart of Victoria Leeds. This move marks a geographic milestone for the cult label, but also reflects the broader rise of niche beauty in...

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David’s Bridal opens new “elevated” retail concept

American retailer David’s Bridal, home to bridal, wedding and special occasions, has opened a new bridal boutique retail concept, called ‘Diamond & Pearls,’ designed to offer an “elevated, curated and personalised experience”. The new ‘Diamond & Pearls’ format is being called David’s Bridal's “store of the future,” as it aims to reimagine the...

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P&Co to open flagship in London in June

British fashion brand P&Co, hailing from Birmingham, is opening its first flagship store in London next month. The store will be located at 103 Commercial Street, Spitalfields in East London, and will offer an immersive space that brings to life P&Co’s core values of “craftsmanship, creativity, and culture,” from hand-selected materials to...

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Eton reopens London flagship following renovation

Swedish brand Eton, known as a specialist shirtmaker, has reopened its London flagship store on South Molton Street following an extensive renovation, as part of its ongoing retail strategy to offer “exceptional retail experiences” across key international markets. The London flagship is described as a “cornerstone” for the brand since it first...

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Pottery Barn to expand to the UK this fall

Home and lifestyle retailer Pottery Barn has announced its impending launch in the United Kingdom this Fall. Launching online to begin with, Pottery Barn’s UK website is set to offer a curated selection of the retailer’s bedding, accessories, decorations, lighting, and furniture. “We are committed to long-term growth and expanding the reach of...