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Pickle opens peer-to-peer rental store in NYC

Rental marketplace Pickle is preparing to unveil its first physical store, bringing its peer-to-peer concept into an in-person format based in Manhattan’s West Village in New York City. The location, which is set to open its doors December 9, will house a “wider curation” of apparel and accessories available for customers to rent, while owners...

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Consumers switch to cash as budget tightens, according to BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published the results of its latest BRC Payments Survey 2023, in which it outlined transactions and spending figures for the year. Compared to 2022, UK retail sales rose 4.3 percent to 439.5 billion pounds, an increase that was largely attributed to increased costs throughout the supply chain and the...

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Claire’s steps into Mexico with first flagship opening

Accessories giant Claire’s has announced its entry into Mexico with the opening of its first premier flagship store in the region, initiated in partnership with Exalta. Located in Mexico City, the new space builds on the retailer’s ongoing international expansion and continues on the premise of integrating personalised experiences into its...

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Abercrombie & Fitch to open on Carnaby Street in London

US clothing and lifestyle retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has confirmed it's opening a new store on London’s Carnaby Street before Christmas. Located at 39 Carnaby Street, the store formerly housed Abercrombie & Fitch group-owned intimates and activewear retailer Gilly Hicks and will open to the public on December 15. The store will offer the brand...

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Nobis opens first stores in China

Luxury Canadian outerwear brand Nobis is expanding its global footprint with its first stores in China through its joint venture with Ellassay, a dominant player in China's luxury fashion sector. Nobis’ first retail locations are in Beijing’s SKP and Galeries Lafayette and Shanghai’s Réel Mall, and each one houses the brand’s core and new...

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5 steps fashion companies can take to launch businesses online, without breaking the bank

The holiday season marks the zenith of retail sales, with 75 percent of shoppers intending to make online purchases. Astonishingly, a significant 33 percent of businesses, including fashion companies, are yet to establish an online presence, resulting in a minimum loss of 10 percent in annual profits. Consequently, the recent surge of 75 percent...

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Boots opens first ‘Boots Beauty’ concept store

Health and beauty retailer Boots has opened its first ‘Boots Beauty’ concept store at Battersea Power Station, featuring more than 250 curated brands and new industry-leading skin care services. The opening is part of Boots’ ongoing transformation of its beauty offering, following the revamp of over 170 beauty halls across the UK over the last...

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Roberto Cavalli opens New Bond Street boutique

Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli has opened a new boutique on London’s New Bond Street, following the recent success of its Las Vegas flagship at the Encore at Wynn in October. The New Bond Street store spans two floors with around 8,611 square feet of retail space housing Roberto Cavalli’s women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories,...

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ThirdLove expands into swimwear with debut collection

Inclusive lingerie brand ThirdLove has expanded its product assortment with the launch of its first swimwear collection. The new line features three distinctive styles, including an underwear demi-top, classic bikini swim bottoms, and a high-rise swim bottom, each designed to offer women comfort and coverage while out and in the water. Created...

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High street fashion brands are rethinking their store portfolio

Last month, Zara unveiled its largest store yet, a colossal 9,000-square-meter fashion haven in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. The premises, formerly a C&A department store unit, underwent a transformation into a mega-brand experience as parent company Inditex adjusts its international store footprint strategy. Similar XL destinations can be found...

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John Lewis unveils first pre-loved pop-up with Sign of the Times

British department store chain John Lewis has hopped on the pre-loved pop-up bandwagon, opening such a concept in its Peter Jones store in partnership with reseller Sign of the Times. Located on Sloane Square in Chelsea, Peter Jones is a part of the John Lewis Partnership and will, for a certain period of time, play host to a collection of...

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Consumer spending bounced back in November

Seasonal shopping boosted retail in November, with consumer card spending increasing by 2.9 percent, as British consumer confidence to spend on non-essential items reached its highest level since April. The data from Barclays revealed that the high street enjoyed an uplift from early Christmas shopping and extended Black Friday sales in...