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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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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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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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Ugg debuts experiential pop-up 'Feel House' in Los Angeles, co-created with Post Malone

Ugg has launched a new multi-sensory, retail pop-up experience co-curated by Post Malone in Los Angeles. Originally launched in April 2022 by the Southern California-based brand under the name 'Feel House,' the experiential retail concept aims to bring together community, collaboration, product, and heritage into one space dedicated to...

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Saint + Sofia opens first physical store in Covent Garden

Womenswear brand Saint + Sofia has opened its debut brick-and-mortar store in London’s Covent Garden after building "significant success online”. The 1,600 square foot space has been designed to reflect an intimate boutique, offering a curated selection of womenswear and accessories, including handbags and footwear. The site will also be a...

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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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Arket's Austrian debut highlights cautious expansion

H&M-owned lifestyle brand Arket is set to make its delayed entry into the Austrian market, announcing plans for a Vienna flagship store in 2025 - a full eight years after the brand's initial European launch. The move raises questions about the Swedish retailer's traditionally conservative approach to expansion in Central Europe. While brands...

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Gymshark opens pop-up store in New York City

British fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has opened its first US pop-up store in over seven years in New York City. Located at 105 Wooster Street in SoHo, the 3,800 square-foot pop-up will be open until the end of January 2025 and comes in preparation for Gymshark’s first US flagship store, which is expected to open next year. Gymshark pop-up...

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Spanish brand Unfeigned expands to Paris, eyes London

Spanish brand Unfeigned is on a mission to transform men's basics into garments that stand out for their commitment to quality, design and the environment. After rapid international growth fuelled by its wholesale strategy, the brand is now ready to open a new chapter with the opening of its first physical store in Paris - an important step in...

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In Pictures: A look inside Jacquemus' new London store

French luxury brand Jacquemus has opened the doors to its new London boutique today, bringing customers into a Mediterranean-like atmosphere within a traditional Victorian building on New Bond Street, Mayfair. The interior of the store has been designed in collaboration with Oma, which contributed to the four storey space spanning a total of 332...

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Totême opens first store in Denmark

Totême has opened the doors of its first store in Denmark. The first images of the new store, located in the historic Egmont building in Copenhagen on Vognmagergade, were revealed on the womenswear brand's Instagram account. Totême, founded in 2014 by Swedish couple Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, is known for its understated luxury look. Over the...