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Crew Clothing targets affluent West London shoppers with Chiswick opening

British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has opened its latest store in Chiswick, West London, marking a continued push into prime high street locations as part of its broader expansion strategy. The 1,200 sq ft site, located on the busy Chiswick High Road, officially opened its doors on 15 May and represents the brand’s fourth London location...

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House of CB to open third UK store in Liverpool

House of CB is set to open its second UK store outside of London. The British womenswear brand is preparing to enter the city of Liverpool with a 6,500 square foot space scheduled to open in Liverpool One. The brand, which already boasts a large social media presence, was chosen as a means to “add diversity to Liverpool One’s occasion-wear offer...

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UK economy welcomes uptick in Q1

New figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown a positive upward trend within the UK economy for the first three months of the year. UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown 0.7 percent over January to March 2025, according to the data, following a growth of 0.1 percent in the previous quarter. ONS said that...

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Germany’s Kapten & Son to make UK retail debut this summer

Backpack brand Kapten & Son is preparing to enter the UK retail market. The German label is set to open its first store in the region within London’s Seven Dials, Covent Garden shopping district on August 16, 2025. The UK retail debut reflects a “major milestone” in the brand’s international expansion, and comes on the back of successful store...

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Mr Marvis to open first store in the UK

Amsterdam-born menswear brand Mr Marvis is set to open its first-ever store in the UK on London’s King’s Road. The London store, located at 52 King’s Road in Chelsea, will open at the end of the summer and will mark the brand’s first retail location outside of continental Europe to become its 19th branded store. Mr Marvis, originally an...

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How department stores are reinventing their womenswear offering to boost cross-selling

To better reinvent themselves and increase cross-selling, department stores are rethinking their womenswear offering by combining creative labels with ‘heritage’ brands. From Bloomingdale's to Galeries Lafayette, the International association of department stores (IADS) has identified the different hybridisation strategies implemented by...

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Mr Marvis enters British market with first store in London

The Dutch menswear brand Mr Marvis is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its first store in the UK. The location, situated on the iconic King’s Road in Chelsea, London, is expected to open at the end of the summer. The brand announced this in a press release today. “Our new store at 52 King’s Road in Chelsea fits our...

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London calling: Slow fashion brand Asket opens first flagship store outside of Sweden

Imagine entering a clothing store and not seeing any products, no garish signs advertising sales and rushing consumers to ‘grab deals fast’. Instead, there is a long, inviting bench along the wall and a piece of art at the end. In the centre of the room, a row of displays, discreetly facing inwards. Finally, on the opposite wall, a wooden frame...

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Consumer card spending increases 4.5 percent in April

The warm weather in the UK and the late Easter weekend boosted essential and non-essential spending in April, according to Barclays' monthly Consumer Spend report. Barclays reports that consumer card spending grew 4.5 percent year-on-year last month, the biggest uplift since June 2023, and above the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.4 percent, for...

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Martin Martin opens debut store in Paris

Fashion brand Martin Martin, founded by Capucine Martin in 2019, has opened its first boutique in Paris. Located at 95 rue de Seine in the heart of the historic and vibrant Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, Paris 6th, the space has been designed to reflect the timeless spirit of the Martin Martin brand. Martin Martin Paris store Credits: Martin...

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Victoria Shoes to open debut London pop-up

Spanish footwear brand Victoria Shoes, known for its espadrille-style sneaker, is opening its first-ever pop-up in London this month. 'The Bodega' pop-up will run from May 22 to 24 in the Truman Brewery’s 6 Dray Walk, and will showcase the brand’s latest collections, including footwear, garments and accessories. Billed as an immersive showcase...

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New Balance comes to Munich and rolls out store conccept further in Germany

New Balance is rolling out its new store concept further in Germany and presenting it at a new and an existing location. The US sportswear label opened its first store in Munich, New Balance announced on Monday. The brand has been present at Neuhauser Straße 20 since April, with a retail space of 408 square metres. New Balance flagship in Munich...