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Eton Announces a new Global Concept & Store Expansion Plan

Eton is delighted to announce their captivating new store concept and store expansion plans. With a focus on enhancing their retail experience, Eton is partnering with the esteemed international design agency, Quadrant Design, to bring an innovative perspective to their retail spaces. The expansion reflects the brand's rising popularity,...

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G-Lab to Enter Dutch Market With PDR2

The German outerwear brand g-lab and PDR2 fashion agency have teamed up to serve the Dutch market as of the upcoming season SS24. g-lab have experienced significant growth within the DACH region during the past three years and are now gradually further expanding their business with a strong focus on the Netherlands. PDR2, led by Patrick...

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Erverte Paris to expand to European market

The French men’s clothing brand Erverte Paris plans to expand its operations to the wider European market. Erverte wants to work closely with both its customers and its partners across the continent, with the intention to make a positive impact on the European fashion market. The brand explained in the official statement that this decision is...

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Sephora to open 250 new locations at Kohl’s this year

American department store Kohl’s announced the expansion of 250 full-sized Sephora stores within its shops this year, reaching the initially targeted number of 850 stores in total across the United States. Customers will be able to enjoy the same experience they would in a free standing Sephora store, exploring a curated assortment from...

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Claire’s announces expansion into over 500 Asda locations

After a successful test phase in ten stores in October 2020, the partnership between fashion and jewellery retailer Claire’s and British supermarket chain Asda will be further expanded to over 500 stores. Products will range from everyday products like hair accessories, cosmetics and fashion as well as seasonal items for holidays or other...

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Laundry Lab puts international expansion on the agenda

Since 2021, Antwerp-based Laundry Lab is not only an agency, but also a clothing brand. So far, the label is available in more than 50 stores in Belgium and the Netherlands and is now thinking about international expansion due to its rapid growth. Favourable countries to expand to are Germany, France and Scandinavian countries, among others. "We...

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A guide to the German fashion market

Germany is an attractive market for the fashion industry. Within Europe, it is the largest and one of the richest markets. Many international players have found a reliable key market in Germany. But on the other hand, many brands and retailers have tried unsuccessfully to conquer it. What was the reason for that? Here - on the eve of Berlin...

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Joop! aims to double sales as it expands to the UK

Joop! is expanding to the UK with its men’s collection this week as the brand aims to double revenues. The label, founded by one of Germany’s most famous designers, Wolfgang Joop, and owned by Swiss fashion company Holy Fashion Group, is also planning to open more stores in its home market. A Joop! showroom will open at 70 Wapping Wall Street in...

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Zalando expands its beauty offering to five more countries

Online fashion retailer Zalando will to sell cosmetics in five more countries. Within the coming two months, beauty products will also be available in Sweden, Denmark, France, Belgium and Italy, Zalando said in a statement. “With Beauty, we want to empower our broad customer base to complete their style choices with the latest in global beauty...

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Suitsupply sets focus on China after additional financing from NPM Capital

Suitsupply, the Dutch tailoring brand best known for its controversial advertising campaigns, has received new growth capital. NPM Capital, which had already invested in the fashion company before, is investing again in Suitsupply, the company says in a press release. Dutch newspaper Financiele Dagblad reports that the investment was in the tens...

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Mansur Gavriel to expand into menswear and accessories

London - Cult label Mansur Gavriel is set to expand into menswear and accessories, as its founders Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel seek to develop a full lifestyle brand. The first collection to launch for men's will be a range of accessories, launching for pre-autumn 2018, announced Mansur Gavriel in a statement. Set to feature 11 different...

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Hema aims to open 75 stores across the UK

London - It has been four years since Hema opened its first store in the UK. Since then the Dutch value retailer has opened seven more stores, operating a total of eight locations. However, now that the retail company is hoping to attract a new owner, it is keen to ramp up its international expansion scheme, which sees Hema aiming to open up to...