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Mango achieves 2024 US expansion goals, eyes 65 stores for next year

Throughout 2024, Mango has embarked on a mission to cement and strengthen the company’s presence in the US, a strategy that it has carried out as part of its wider 4E 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. Now, with the year wrapping up, the Spanish retail giant has provided an update on the current status of this US expansion. Following the opening of a...

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Next to move into one of its largest UK stores in Kent

Next is upsizing an existing store at Bluewater, Kent, into a 133,000 square foot location that will become one of the British retailer’s largest stores in the UK. The site, which is currently occupied by House of Fraser, will allow Next to offer an enhanced product range in a “state-of-the-art” space, while further supporting its omnichannel...

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Inflation rises once again as shoppers remain cautious

For the period November 1 to 7, shop price inflation was higher than the previous month for what was the first time in 17 months, despite remaining largely in the negatives, new figures by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have shown. Shop price deflation was at 0.6 percent in November, up from deflation of 0.8 percent in the previous month,...

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Half of Brits prefer post-Christmas shopping to Black Friday

New research suggests that ‘Chrimbo Limbo,’ the period between Christmas and New Year, is more popular for Brits to go shopping than Black Friday. The nationwide survey of 2,001 UK consumers conducted by Censuswide for Snapchat reveals that 48 percent of Brits are more likely to shop between Christmas and New Year than Black Friday and other...

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Zadig & Voltaire and Pellat-Finet open co-branded concept store

French contemporary fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire and luxury cashmere label Pellat-Finet from Thierry Gillier have opened a co-branded boutique in Paris. Located at 326 Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris, the collaborative concept store brings together both brands with a curated selection of each brand’s “most iconic pieces" in a "seamless, shared...

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Wrap up warm: How outerwear pop-ups are cocooning us in comfort and creativity

Outerwear brands have been turning up the heat recently with physical activations that transform shopping into an immersive sensory journey. These aren’t your average spots to try on jackets; they’re thoughtfully designed spaces where texture, storytelling, and emotion come to life. From Burberry’s tribute to British parks to The North Face’s...

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Puma opens second USA flagship store in Las Vegas

Sportswear brand Puma has opened its second flagship store in North America, a new three-story, 25,000-square-foot retail space in Las Vegas, as it plans further expansion across the nation. Following in the footsteps of its debut US flagship store, located at 609 Fifth Avenue in New York City, the new flagship store aims to reimagine the modern...

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Fashion and clothing retailers expected to be Black Friday winners

Fashion and clothing retailers are expected to see the largest uplift in sales this Black Friday compared to last, according to a new report by digital PR agency Tank. The ‘Black Friday Readiness Report’ analysed more than 150 retailers to find where shoppers could be missing out on the best deals this Black Friday due to some retailers’...

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The power of extras in wholesale: How accessories enhance the brand experience

Accessories and extras are no longer just supplementary products for retailers; they play a crucial role in reinforcing brand identities and creating a cohesive shopping experience that extends beyond the clothing racks. Retailers are increasingly recognising the strategic value of these extras within their wholesale strategies, including...

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Sealskinz unveils permanent debut physical store

British outdoor and premium apparel brand Sealskinz, owned by Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin, has opened its first-ever physical location in London's Marylebone Village. The permanent location, at 1 Hinde Street, Marylebone Village, follows the success of the brand’s Christmas pop-up shop at nearby 29 Marylebone Lane, which was open from November...

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Fortnum & Mason's theatrical windows signal luxury retail's Holiday strategy

In a challenging retail landscape where department stores increasingly struggle with footfall, Fortnum & Mason has unveiled an ambitious Christmas window display at its Piccadilly flagship, underlining the crucial importance of the festive season for luxury retail revenues. The 316-year-old retailer, which holds two Royal Warrants, has leveraged...

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Retail sales marginally drop in October amid Budget ‘uncertainty’

New figures by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed a slight drop in retail sales volumes in the UK throughout the month of October. According to the data, quantity bought in the region fell 0.7 percent, which comes on the back of a marginal 0.1 percent increase in the month prior. This contrasted figures reflecting the year to...