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Resale surge and value retail strategies redefine fashion spending

Rising living costs across Europe are accelerating a structural shift towards resale, with Vinted emerging as a key beneficiary. The platform reported gross merchandise value of 10.8 billion euros, up 47 percent year on year, while revenues climbed 38 percent to 1.1 billion euros. Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, the company has scaled rapidly...

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The Dior Saddle & Hermès Kelly bag are the handbags to invest in for 2025

As the US stock market continues to fall into negative territory over the latest tariff changes, individuals around the world seek out more stable and secure alternatives for investing. From gold to arts and collectibles, some of the most sought-after investment pieces in the fashion industry have long included Rolex watches and the ever-iconic...

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LVMH-owned L Catterton snaps up Value Retail stake for 1.5 billion pounds

A newly formed company under the banner of private equity firm L Catterton has snapped up a stake in Value Retail, the owner of UK retail destinations like Bicester Village, which had formerly been held by British property firm Hammerson. The deal, which will see Value Retail transferred to Silver Bidco Limited, a Jersey incorporated firm...

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Value retailers see increase in footfall

In 2023, the fashion industry encountered challenges ranging from high prices to evolving workplace attire. Despite these headwinds, certain segments, particularly off-price and thrift stores, experienced significant growth as consumers shifted towards more economical choices, according to data release by Placer.ai. The overall fashion category...

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Bicester Village opens extension

Value Retail-owned premium outlet shopping centre, Bicester Village has opened its long-awaited extension, which will see it growing by a third, with the addition of 30 new stores, more restaurants and an all-new VIP area. Located close to Oxford, Bicester Village has welcomes new stores from Joseph, Escada, Christopher Kane, Zadig and Voltaire,...

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Value Retail opens outpost in Shanghai

New York - A new property from European discount shopping conglomerate Value Retail has opened near Disney's 6 billion Shanghai amusement park in Mainland China. This is the second Value Retail chain in Mainland China after the opening of a Suzhou Village store in 2014. The 592,000-square-foot Shanghai Village features 140 designer brand...

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Value Retail to attract more Chinese tourists

Value Retail, the outlet shopping owner that operates Bicester Village and other global outlets across Europe, has entered into a partnership with Chinese travel agency, Ctrip, to attract more Chinese shoppers to its outlets. The deal will see Value Retail making the experience at the ‘Collection of Villages’ accessible to an even wider Chinese...