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Spanish brand Bryan expands into London retail after surpassing three million euros

Founded and led by Andrea Moragues, the brand has evolved in four years from domestic production to an international structure with a presence in multi-brand retail, its own channel and a growth strategy that has just materialised in its first London store. The space opened in early November at 28 Henrietta Street in Covent Garden. This move...

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Paris/64 opens its first international store in SoHo, New York City

Spanish accessories brand Paris/64 is set to open its first international store in New York this month. Located in the heart of SoHo, at 465 Broadway, the opening underlines a key milestone in the brand’s retail strategy. With the US market accounting for 35 percent of the brand’s global revenue, the store's opening underscores strong consumer...

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Calvin Klein opens new flagship store in SoHo, New York City

American fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has opened its latest global flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Officially opening its doors on December 9, the flagship sees the brand return to its roots and expand its presence in one of the US’s main fashion hubs, as Calvin Klein continues to roll out its retail expansion...

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Cos opens its first store in Washington State

London-based fashion brand Cos has opened its first store in Washington State. Situated at 575 Bellevue Square, in Bellevue, the new store spans 228 square meters and features an in-house design with a thoughtfully selected color and texture palette that creates a welcoming atmosphere. The store facade is finished in an Armourcoat clay lime...

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Hoff consolidates its European expansion with its first store in Amsterdam

Spanish footwear brand Hoff has formalised its registration with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, a first move ahead of the opening of its first store in Amsterdam during the first quarter of 2026. The move consolidates the brand's progress within its international expansion plan in Northern Europe. This market is gaining importance in its...

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German launch marks Sneaker Squad's European expansion strategy

Sneaker Squad's online platform is launching in Germany. The expansion marks an important milestone in its goal to become Europe's leading sneaker portal, the Dutch company announced on Thursday. In 2026, Sneaker Squad plans to expand into other European markets. “Our community is growing rapidly and interest from other countries is constantly...

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Hestra: Swedish glove brand opens stores in Germany and the USA

Swedish glove brand Hestra Gloves is opening its first stores in Germany and the United States. The German store is located at Sendlinger Straße 7 in Munich and is the family-owned company's first outside Scandinavia, Hestra announced on Thursday. But this is only the first step in its international expansion. Munich will be followed by Boulder,...

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Inside Fabletics' European strategy: Executives talk wholesale growth and market challenges

Fabletics is continuing to grow its wholesale business alongside its core digital clothing subscription service. The US athleisure provider is focusing on retailers such as Peek&Cloppenburg. Partnerships with gyms and reality TV star Khloé Kardashian are also boosting the brand's visibility. Mark Ralea, general manager of Fabletics Europe, and...

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Sweden's Stylein expands into the UK and Germany

Stylein is continuing its European expansion. Following its UK launch with luxury retailers such as Selfridges, Harrods and Liberty, the brand is now entering Germany, it announced on Monday. The initial launch will be in stores belonging to the Berlin-based luxury department store operator, KaDeWe Group, including KaDeWe in Berlin, Alsterhaus...

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Streetwear brand LFDY expands into France

Live Fast Die Young Clothing GmbH (LFDY) is expanding into France. The company is opening its first store in Paris. The Düsseldorf-based streetwear brand plans to open the doors of its first French shop at 33 Rue du Temple in the Marais district of Paris in November, LFDY announced on Tuesday. The company will present itself over 100 square...

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H&M expands into Brazil with São Paulo store

Swedish fashion retailer H&M expands into a new market with Brazil. H&M has opened its first Brazilian store in the Iguatemi Shopping centre in São Paulo, the retailer announced on Monday. The company also launched its e-commerce platform in the country. This marks the first time H&M has simultaneously launched a physical and digital presence in...

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Premiumisation and North American expansion mark PdPaola's 10 years

On the verge of celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Spanish jewellery firm PdPaola, created by siblings Paola and Humbert Sasplugas, is at a decisive moment in its global evolution. Under the leadership of Jason McNary, appointed CEO of the North American subsidiary in August 2024, the company has completed its first year of operations in the...