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UK retail footfall falls in April as consumer confidence weakens

UK retail footfall declined in April as consumer confidence weakened amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to new data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Figures from BRC-Sensormatic showed total UK footfall fell 11 percent year-on-year in the four weeks to May 2, reversing the 2.4 percent increase recorded in March. High...

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JD Sports to close 175 Hibbett stores as restructuring continues

JD Sports has said it is planning to close around 175 Hibbett stores over the next three years as part of an ongoing optimisation of its North American footprint. Speaking during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, chief executive Régis Schultz said the retailer is focusing on closing smaller and lower-performing stores while...

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Bugatti launches its “Capri” campaign with pop-up areas at the POS

The fashion brand bugatti from Herford is bringing its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign theme “Capri” directly to the point of sale with around 35 pop-up areas. Under the guiding motto “Ho voglia di Capri,” selected retail partners are transformed into a summery brand world that combines a Mediterranean lifestyle with a high-quality, modern retail...

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Primark celebrates ten years in Italy, to open three new stores

Primark has celebrated ten years in Italy. Its first store opened at Il Centro in Arese. On this occasion, the management announced a new investment of 22 million euros for the opening of three new stores. The company will create 300 new jobs as part of its continued expansion in Italy. Primark expands store network in Italy “This new phase of...

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Parent company of swimwear brands Cyell and Beachlife acquires German group

Netherlands - Zulk B.V., the parent company of Dutch swimwear brands Cyell and Beachlife, is acquiring the brands of the German company Adolf Riedl Gmbh & Co. Kg. These will continue under the new company name Sunflair Gmbh. Marloes Heijmans, the CEO of both brands, announced the news on LinkedIn. The acquisition includes four brands: Sunflair,...

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Wax London opens first Harrods pop-up with exclusive knitwear launch

British menswear label Wax London has opened its first pop-up at Harrods, marking a new stage in the brand’s retail expansion. Located inside the Knightsbridge department store, the pop-up has been designed as a dedicated brand environment featuring custom-built wardrobes, a large digital display screen and illuminated branding. The space aims...

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Atelier Ninety Five makes retail debut with exclusive Selfridges launch

Contemporary womenswear label Atelier Ninety Five has launched exclusively at Selfridges, marking the brand’s first retail partnership and physical store presence. The launch introduces the brand to Selfridges’ international luxury customer base with a curated edit from its SS26 collection, including lace co-ords, draped jersey pieces, relaxed...

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Dior pop-up in China: is it cake?

Dior is celebrating the arrival of its autumn 2026 collection in stores with a gigantic cake. The French fashion house has transformed a pop-up space in front of the Deji Plaza in Nanjing, China, into a visual feast. Dior pop-up in Nanjing, China Credits: Nanjing - Deji Plaza © Sun Shi Dior pop-up Credits: Nanjing - Deji Plaza © Sun Shi The...

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Global football merchandise market growth signals new skills demand for fashion and retail education

The global football merchandise market is projected to see significant growth between 2025 and 2035, driven by major sportswear companies including Adidas, Nike and Puma. The expansion is being fuelled by digital retail innovation, global fan engagement and the increasing commercialisation of sports culture. While the report focuses on market...

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Why Never Fully Dressed chose Amsterdam's Nine Streets for its first Dutch pop-up

British brand Never Fully Dressed (NFD) is testing the waters in the Netherlands. The label, known for its colourful prints and 'multi-way' styling, is opening up its first pop-up in the well-known shopping area Nine Streets (De Negen Straatjes). Founder Lucy Aylen tells FashionUnited all that you need to know about the retail presence. Why is...

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Seasonal events and warmer weather boost April retail footfall

UK retail footfall recorded a month-on-month increase in April, bolstered by warmer weather, Easter trading, bank holidays and major events including the London Marathon, according to new data from MRI Software. Across all UK retail destinations, footfall rose 2 percent between 5 April and 2 May 2026 compared with the previous month. High...

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Salomon opens third store in NYC on the Upper West Side

Salomon is opening its third store in New York City today, as the French outdoor specialist brand continues to push ahead with its growth strategy for North America. Located on the Upper West Side, near the iconic Central Park, the store spans 812 feet and features clean, modern interiors with natural elements throughout, in reference to Salomon...