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British heritage brand Antler launches icon collection

Antler, an under the radar British heritage accessory brand that was founded over 100 years ago, has launched an Icon Collection, to mark a significant moment in the brand's history. The company, founded in Lancashire in 1914 where it made its first suitcase, has continually evolved over the decades to meet the needs of modern travellers. The...

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Crowning data king when conquering new retail markets

Alexander Otto, Head of Corporate Relations, Tradebyte With 50 different countries, more than 200 languages spoken, and 28+ currencies used, the European retail market is a complicated space to navigate. But with every second e-commerce pound now spent on marketplaces, retailers looking to expand and find new customers cannot afford to ignore...

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Patagonia opens first store in the Netherlands

Outdoor technical apparel and accessories brand Patagonia has opened its first store in the Netherlands in Amsterdam to serve as both a retail store and a space for local activist and sports communities. Located at historic Singel 465-467, the store offers the brand’s technical products for outdoor sports, including climbing, snow sports, and...

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Resurgence in US shopping centers signals shift in consumer behaviour

U.S. shopping centers are experiencing a notable resurgence, marking a promising shift in consumer’s shopping behavior. According to the latest update to Placer.ai's Mall Index for March, visits to shopping malls have seen a steady increase for the second consecutive month. The data reveals that visits to indoor malls surged by 9.7 percent...

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Russell & Bromley continues UK expansion with new Hampstead store

Accessories label Russell & Bromley has announced what it says is a “new phase” in the company’s ongoing retail expansion with the opening of a new store in Hampstead. Opening April 12, the location was dubbed “an exciting milestone for the brand” as it continues to grow its presence in the UK, following on from its most recent store opening in...

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Assaulting shop workers to be considered criminal offense in UK

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced new measures to combat retail crime, taking a U-turn after the government previously ruled out legislating to create a new offence. Assaulting shop workers will be designated a separate criminal offense, reflecting the need to safeguard retail employees and maintaining community safety, reported...

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Shein to open pop-up in Liverpool

Online fashion retailer Shein has announced it is opening a pop-up shop in Liverpool One from April 19 to 21. The pop-up will mark Shein’s first of 2024 and will showcase its latest spring/summer 2024 collections, including partywear, workwear, swimwear and curve, as well as its beauty range ‘Sheglam’ and homeware. In addition, the pop-up will...

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P448 announces JV with The Camp Brands to expand presence across Europe

P448 has announced a joint venture partnership with The Camp Brands to expand and grow P448's European wholesale distribution and open stores in Europe. In addition, The Camp Brands will also manufacture and market P448 branded apparel globally. P448 Europa The company said in a release that the new division will be called P448 Europa, and...

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Chanel joins luxury retail battle for Manhattan's Fifth Avenue

The race to acquire luxury real estate is getting hotter as Chanel and Louis Vuitton are bidding for the same building in Manhattan’s prestigious Fifth Avenue retail area. As top-tier luxury brands vie for their space in the world’s most iconic shopping corridors, the building at 745 Fifth Ave and 58th Street is a most prestige location and...

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Sephora to open two stores in Newcastle

Beauty emporium Sephora is continuing its UK expansion with two new stores set to open in Newcastle this autumn. Sephora said it will open a 6,515-square-foot store at Eldon Square and a 6,180-square-foot unit at the MetroCentre, offering local customers “an unparalleled shopping experience” and brands across make-up, travel, fragrance,...

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Veja opens first in-house store cobbler in the US

French sustainable trainer brand Veja is opening its second location in New York City in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, today, April 9, featuring its first in-house cobbler in the US. Veja Brooklyn store Credits: Veja The new 2,300 square-foot space features original brick walls, concrete floors and wooden ceilings with wooden benches and plaster...

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Consumer card spending growth flatlined in March

Non-essential spending growth hit an 18-month low in March in the UK, as a new report from Barclays shows that consumer card spending growth flatlined, on par with February’s modest 1.9 percent uplift and significantly less than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.8 percent. This was due to a slowdown in non-essential spending, which saw its...