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TFG London opens first tri-brand outlet in Northern Ireland

TFG London has opened its first tri-brand outlet store in Northern Ireland, combining its labels Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles under one roof. The 3,851 square foot space sits within The Boulevard, a premier designer outlet located in Banbridge, County Down. The store’s interior intends to retain the identity of each brand through distinct...

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Landsec outlets report “record-breaking” Black Friday

Landsec, owner of the UK’s leading retail and hospitality platform, has reported an 8.1 percent year-on-year sales growth across its outlets during Black Friday week, from November 24 to 30. Its outlets Gunwharf Quays, Braintree Village and Clarks Village generated a combined spend of 16.3 million pounds across Black Friday week, with footfall...

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Mountain Warehouse upsizes Caledonia Park store

Mountain Warehouse has upsized its Caledonia Park outlet store, doubling the location’s size by 70 percent. With the expansion, the outdoor retailer has relocated to a 6,276 square foot unit, where it now stocks its full range, from outerwear to camping equipment. In a statement, Sean Riley, head of acquisitions at Mountain Warehouse, said: “...

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French Connection returning to the Welsh market

Fashion brand French Connection is returning to retail in Wales this month with a new store at the Bridgend Designer Outlet Centre. The 1,250-square-foot store will open on September 13 and will mark French Connection’s only standalone store in Wales, following a consignment presence in John Lewis Cardiff. The design of the store will offer a...

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Frey acquires three Italian outlets in major European expansion

French group Frey has entered a 650 million euros strategic partnership with Cale Street to invest in premium outlets across Europe. As part of this alliance, the two companies are acquiring three major Italian shopping villages—Franciacorta, Valdichiana, and Palmanova—for 410 million euros from funds managed by Blackstone. In addition to the...

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Crocs continues outlet store expansion with new location at London Designer Outlet

Footwear brand Crocs is set to open its first London outlet this year. The store will be located at the London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park and will mark another expansion in the brand’s outlet store estate. In the 1,456 square foot space, for which a five-year lease has been signed, Crocs will offer a range of products for adults and...

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Kering sells The Mall Luxury Outlets to Simon in 350 million euro deal

Kering has finalised the sale of its entire stake in The Mall Luxury Outlets to Simon, the U.S.-based real estate investment trust specialising in high-end retail, dining, and entertainment destinations. The transaction, valued at approximately 350 million euros, marks Kering’s strategic move to streamline its portfolio and focus on its core...

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McArthurGlen reports “record-breaking” sales in 2024

McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leader in designer outlet retailing, has reported record-breaking sales in 2024, with a turnover growth of 7 percent year-to-date. In a statement, McArthurGlen, which operates 24 centres across Europe and Canada, said the 7 percent increase in turnover built upon the previous year’s double-digit growth was driven by...

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AllSaints opens New York pop-up and first Chinese outlet amid retail expansion

AllSaints is continuing on its global expansion strategy with a string of new international store openings, cementing its presence in various markets and celebrating its 30th anniversary. New York is among the cities being emphasised by the brand, and is currently home to a AllSaints pop-up space located at 500 Broadway. The 5,300 square foot...

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Under Armour faces new proposed class action lawsuit over 'false discounting scheme'

Under Armour is under the microscope once more, as the sportswear brand faces a new proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it uses a "false, misleading and deceptive pricing scheme" across its Under Armour Factory outlet stores and website. According to Linda Rappaport, a New York resident who filed the complaint in the state's Eastern District...

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Moss opens first Scottish outlet as part of regional investment

Menswear label Moss has opened its first Scottish outlet store in Caledonia Park, Gretna, as it begins to up its long-term investment into the region. The premium designer outlet village, which is owned and operated by UK pension manager Railpen, is now home to one of Moss’ new generation stores, featuring the brand’s recently rejuvenated look...

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Lucy & Yak to open first outlet store

Lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak has announced the opening of its first outlet store near Castleford, Yorkshire, in the discounted shopping outlet centre, Junction 32. Set to open September 6, 2024, the 1,545 square foot space will house a range of “hidden gems, discounted one-off samples, and more”, a press release read, expanding on efforts to keep...