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Luxury brands call for tax-free shopping in the UK

Luxury trade body Walpole, which includes Burberry, Harrods, and Claridge’s among its members, is calling for the reintroduction of the VAT RES scheme, which it states could result in direct retail sales of at least 1.2 billion pounds. 250 luxury brands are calling on the government to reintroduce tax-free shopping to ensure that the UK’s...

16 hours ago

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Ebay to open sneaker store in LA

Pre-owned marketplace Ebay has revealed it will be opening its first-ever sneaker store in Los Angeles, offering coveted sneaker styles for up to 70 percent off their market price. Set to open on the US’ Memorial Day weekend, May 27 to 29, the ‘Wear ‘Em Out Store’ looks to reward sneaker enthusiasts for sporting their new shoes out of the store....

20 hours ago

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URW set to open three new Westfield flagships throughout Europe

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced it will be furthering the roll out of its Westfield brand into Spain, Sweden and Poland. In autumn, the retail group will be rebranding three of its centres into Westfield flagship stores, including Parquesur in Madrid, Taby Centrum in Stockholm and Galeria Mokotow in Warsaw. It comes as part of URW’...

20 May 2022

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French Connection launches on-demand rental service

French Connection has launched its own rental website as the market for circular fashion continues to boom. The British high street retailer teamed up with rental-as-a-service provider Zoa Rental for the launch. The new site, called French Connection Rental, allows customers to rent over 100 SS22 styles, initially focusing on dresses, holiday...

19 May 2022

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Laings opens first dedicated Omega showroom in Wales

Luxury retailer Omega has opened its first dedicated showroom in Wales, located at Hayes Arcade, St David’s Cardiff. Set in an 838 square foot space, the watchmaker’s first mono-brand showroom in the region will be operated in partnership with Laings, the luxury jewellery retailer, and will feature an array of the brand’s collections, including...

19 May 2022

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David M Robinson reveals new showroom concept at Liverpool One

Luxury jeweller David M Robinson (DMR) has unveiled a new showroom concept at its newly renovated Liverpool One flagship. Announced in a release by Grosvenor, the retail destination’s operator, renovations included upsizing by 72 percent, extending to 5,478 square feet, and the refurbishment of the showroom. The new concept for DMR, designed in...

19 May 2022

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Landsec appoints new retail leasing panel

Real estate company Landsec has announced the appointment of a new retail leasing agent panel that will work across its retail and hospitality portfolio. The panel, which will sit as part of the firm’s new operating model launched last year, includes CBRE, Bruce Gillingham Pollard, Colliers, Curson Sowerby Partners and Time Retail Partners. Each...

19 May 2022

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Russell & Bromley expands outside of UK with Dublin debut

Russell & Bromley has revealed it is set to venture outside of the UK for the first time, with the launch of a new store in Dublin, Ireland. Scheduled to open early autumn, the 1,300 square foot flagship will house the contemporary fashion label’s extensive collection, spanning both women’s and men’s footwear and handbags. The interior of the...

17 May 2022

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Allbirds announces opening of community-inspired stores

Sustainable footwear label Allbirds has announced it has opened two new stores in the US, both centred around the local communities they are situated in. In Chicago, the brand has launched a new retail store and community centre in the city’s Fulton Market, similar to its other new location in Nashville’s Green Hills. The openings mark the B...

17 May 2022

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Shein's sales tapered in 2021, potentially affecting its 100 billion dollar valuation

When Shein last year revealed it was preparing for a listing, potentially valuing its fast fashion business at 100 billion dollars, it was ambitious by any standards. The Chinese DTC retailer has become a phenomenon in its own right, surpassing global giants Zara and H&M to be the leader in the low-priced fashion market. Sales skyrocketed during...

17 May 2022

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Klarna launches virtual shopping experience

Payment provider Klarna has announced the launch of a Virtual Shopping offering, allowing customers to browse and buy products through live chats and video calls. Utilising Klarna’s Store App, in-store experts will be able to connect with shoppers online, with the option to provide demonstrations on items and share photos of products with app...

16 May 2022

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Selfridges hosts charity car boot sale with designer goods

Luxury department store Selfridges hosted a charity car boot sale over the weekend, in support of Women for Women International. Led by the nonprofit’s ambassador Alex Eagle, the #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale took place at the retailer’s Car Park, which is powered by its resale platform, Resellfridges. Shoppers visiting the sale were able to sift...

16 May 2022