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Michael Kors refines London presence with smaller Regent Street flagship

Michael Kors’s new Regent Street flagship joins London’s luxury landscape with leaner splendour. The Capri Holdings-owned brand has reimagined a London flagship at 187-191 Regent Street this month, occupying a two-storey space of 848 square metres. The new store reflects a shift in the brand’s posture: pared-down luxury, underplayed glamour,...

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UK retail sales drop in August yet clothing stores charge ahead

Retail sales across the UK fell marginally throughout August, as cost pressures weighed on consumer spending. Despite this, textile and clothing retailers welcomed stronger performance thanks to various events and the ‘back to school’ season. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail sales dropped by 0.1 percent...

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Uniqlo continues UK expansion, confirms three new store openings

Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo is continuing to double down on the UK market with the confirmation of three new store openings in the region. The first location, due to open October 16, will be at Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre, where it will span three floors across which a full range of women’s, men’s, kids and babywear will be offered....

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Los Angeles Apparel opens debut flagship store in SoHo, New York City

Los Angeles Apparel, the apparel manufacturer and retailer from American Apparel founder and ex CEO Dov Charney, has opened its first flagship store in New York City. KPG Funds, the New York-based owner and developer of office buildings, has announced that the LA-based fashion manufacturer signed a new lease agreement for its debut New York City...

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Tala to open second UK store in London

Activewear brand Tala is set to launch its second UK store in London. Scheduled to open in autumn 2025, with a definitive date to be confirmed soon, the site builds on the success already seen at the label’s existing Carnaby Street store, which was inaugurated in May. Located in Westfield London, White City, the new 1,900 square foot location,...

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Manolo Blahnik opens first Milan store

Footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik has opened its first standalone store in Milan, Italy, as part of efforts to solidify its commitment to Italian craftsmanship. The luxury label’s new location, the second in Italy, is located in the Via Pietro Verri area in a 100 square metre space spanning two-storeys. The interior is reminiscent of...

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Britain’s retail mood darkens as inflation bites

Consumer confidence in the UK slipped further in September, with fashion and retail sectors feeling the blunt of swelling cost pressures. According to recent BRC-Opinium data, optimism about the economy deteriorated: expectations for its state over the next three months dropped to -36, from -32 in August. Personal financial outlook also edged...

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Selfridges to host the “most magical Christmas” with Disney

British luxury department store Selfridges is teaming up with Disney to celebrate the festive season across its London, Manchester, and Birmingham stores, as well as online. Billed as the “most magical Christmas,” the festive collaboration will see Selfridges stores transformed to excite and enchant visitors with “festive wonderlands filled with...

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Laura Ashley to open first UK store under new owners

British fashion and home heritage brand Laura Ashley is set to open its first standalone store in more than five years at the Lakeside Retail Park in Essex on September 26. The opening marks the first bricks-and-mortar UK store under new owners Marquee Brands, the New York-based brand accelerator and owner of 17 brands, including Ben Sherman,...

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How Action uses AI to drive growth and efficiency: NRF Retail Big Show

Paris - At the NRF Retail Big Show in Paris, Action chief executive officer (CEO) Hajir Hajji spoke about the company's growth strategy and how technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), is being implemented to support its rapid expansion. The Dutch discount retailer, founded in 1993, has grown from a family-owned business to a European...

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High Street fashion under pressure amid rising costs and shrinking labour pool

Retail employment in the UK has entered a troubling downturn. According to the latest report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 2.73 million jobs in retail in June 2025. The four-quarter average, which smooths out seasonal hiring variations, stood at 2.78 million jobs, some 97,000 fewer than at the same point last year, and...

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Arne opens first permanent store

Contemporary clothing brand Arne has opened its first permanent store after hosting a series of pop-up locations. The new standalone flagship, spanning 6,750 square feet, is located at Liverpool One, where the brand had previously hosted temporary activations. Within the space, Arne offers clothing and footwear across menswear and womenswear...