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Abercrombie & Fitch to open debut Northern Ireland store

Abercrombie & Fitch is set to make its Northern Ireland debut later this year, marking a continued expansion of its UK retail footprint. The brand will open a new store in Belfast’s Victoria Square, bringing its womenswear and menswear collections to the physical market for the first time. The space will reflect Abercrombie & Fitch’s updated...

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Edikted makes European debut with Carnaby Street store

US fashion brand Edikted has expanded its physical retail network with the opening of its first standalone location in Europe. Located at 52 to 55 Carnaby Street, London, the 4,800 square feet store houses a complete range of Edikted’s streetstyle and runway-inspired womenswear and accessories. In a statement, Edikted’s head of retail, Mina Fam,...

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New Look to continue roll out of new concept store with upsized space in Metrocentre

New Look is planning to continue the expansion of its new store concept, which is due to be introduced to a relocated site in Metrocentre, a shopping centre in Gateshead. The brand will be moving its “omni-hub format” into an 11,000 square feet space, making it the largest store in its retail network to house the concept. Digital integration is...

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Footasylum Doubles Down on Manchester with Major Arndale Flagship Opening

Footasylum is making a bold statement in its home city with the opening of a new 18,000 sq ft flagship store at Manchester Arndale today. Credits: Footasylum Located on the ground floor of Exchange Court, the significantly upsized space marks a major investment for the brand, alongside the signing of a new 20-year lease—cementing its long-term...

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Primark anchor store opens in Ashley Centre

CBRE Investment Management has announced that Primark has opened today at Ashley Centre, becoming the scheme’s new anchor and marking a significant milestone for the centre since completing its recent £7 million refurbishment. Primark’s new 31,400 sq ft store spans two floors and strengthens the fashion and homeware offer at Ashley Centre....

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Vivobarefoot to open its first-ever US flagship store in New York City

British footwear brand Vivobarefoot is set to open its debut flagship store in the United States in New York City. Located in the trendy neighborhood of SoHo, the new 1,500 square foot store will open in June 2026, months after the functional footwear brand opened its regional headquarters in the US in Austin, Texas. The debut US flagship marks...

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Mango opens new store on London’s King’s Road amid broader expansion

Spanish retail giant Mango is continuing its UK expansion with a new store on King’s Road in London. The site, spanning 5,920 square feet, comes in response to strong regional financial performance for the brand, which reported a 20 percent growth in UK turnover during 2025. Located in Chelsea, the store offers Mango’s latest womenswear...

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Canada’s Garage launches in the UK with first two stores

Canadian-born brand Garage has made its first official steps into the UK market with its first store opening at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. This debut location will be followed by an additional store on Oxford Street, due to open March 27. Both sites intend to serve as full expressions of the Montreal brand’s global identity, offering its...

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Janie and Jack opens first UK flagship, prepares for wider global expansion

Matri Group has opened its debut UK flagship store for its brands Janie and Jack and Hatch on London’s King’s Road, marking the international debut of its platform and the first European retail space to bring both labels together under one roof. Located in Chelsea’s redeveloped The Gaumont, the store represents a strategic move into one of the...

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H&M brings new store concept to Brighton

H&M has introduced a new “elevated and innovative” store concept to Brighton, UK, marking a continued evolution of its store portfolio. The store, located at Churchill Square, offers womenswear, menswear, kids, and beauty, as well as H&M Home, the retailer’s homeware and lifestyle brand which is making its debut in the city. Store enhancements...

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Decathlon accelerates its Spanish expansion with ten new stores

French company Decathlon has begun 2026 with a new drive to expand its retail network in Spain. The group plans to open ten new stores during the first half of the year. This marks one of the largest waves of openings by the company in the Spanish market in recent years. It follows the recent expansion of 25 stores announced in Germany. The plan...

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Footasylum secures 60 million pounds in funding amid retail expansion

Sportswear retailer Footasylum has secured an extension to its revolving credit facility with HSBC UK, expanding its financing with the bank from 35 million pounds to 60 million pounds. The new funding comes amid a retail expansion for the retailer, which has confirmed new store locations in Leeds, Glasgow and Merthyr Tydfil. The first will open...