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Schiaparelli doubles footprint at Harrods in London

Haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion house Schiaparelli has doubled the size of its shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods in London to increase its brand presence in the UK. The new apartment-like boutique, located on the first floor of the Knightsbridge department store, has been expanded to 2,390 square feet and redesigned to...

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Arc’teryx to open first Manchester flagship

Technical outerwear brand Arc’teryx is strengthening its foothold in Europe with the opening of a flagship store in Manchester on July 10. Located at 6 New Cathedral Street, the two-storey, 567-square-metre space represents more than a retail expansion, it is a strategic pivot into one of the UK’s most dynamic urban-outdoor ecosystems, just 25...

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Ulla Johnson debuts first UK retail presence in Harrods

New York-based womenswear brand Ulla Johnson has opened its first-ever UK retail presence with a dedicated shop-in-shop at luxury department store Harrods. Located on the fourth floor of Knightsbridge retailer, the Ulla Johnson shop has been designed to offer an immersive brand experience, introducing UK consumers to the brand’s signature custom...

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Oxford Street pedestrianisation project receives public backing

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s plans to pedestrianise iconic shopping street Oxford Street are set to go ahead after receiving backing from both the public and local businesses. A consultation addressing the project found that around seven in ten parties supported Khan’s transformation plans, while two-thirds specifically approved of the...

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H&M courts the premium market with Galeries Lafayette debut

H&M is pushing further into premium retail territory with the opening of a new shop-in-shop at Paris' Galeries Lafayette, one of Europe’s most symbolic department stores. The 63-square-metre corner features the brand’s 'Adorable' childrenswear line, a follow-up to its 2024 launch at Selfridges in London. Targeting more affluent consumers, the...

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The White Company joins Cotton Recycling Initiative as B Corp status pushes circular goals

As sustainability imperatives tighten across the retail landscape, The White Company, the British home and lifestyle brand known for its monochrome minimalism, has taken a new step in its post-B Corp journey. The 30-year-old retailer announced its participation in the Cotton Lives On recycling programme during its inaugural Sustainability Week,...

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JD Sports opens third US flagship store on Las Vegas Strip

British sportswear retailer JD Sports has unveiled its third US flagship store on the Las Vegas Strip, cementing its presence in a region in which it has enacted a growth and connection strategy. The 29,000 square foot flagship store houses the brand’s signature retail experience, including a curated product mix from global sportswear brands....

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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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Selfridges to open Formula 1 pop-up

Luxury department store Selfridges is turning its ‘Corner Shop’ pop-up space at its Oxford Street flagship in London into a multi-sensory homage to Formula 1 later this month. The ‘F1 75 Years in Motion’ pop-up will open on June 23 and offer an immersive experience exploring 75 years of high-octane history through a curated journey, featuring...

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Inside the renovated Miu Miu London flagship

Italian fashion house Miu Miu has reopened its London flagship on New Bond Street with a newly conceived retail concept designed to be harmonious and welcoming. Located on the corner of New Bond Street and Bruton Street, the 7,500-square-foot flagship aims to offer a “sense of cultural exchange, conversation and the gathering of a spirited and...

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In Pictures: Inside Asos' first US pop-up store in New York

Asos is venturing further over the Atlantic. Over the weekend, the British e-tailer inaugurated its first-ever US pop-up store in New York City, which it will temporarily call home until June 22. Located at 120 Wooster Street, SoHo, the ‘Summer, Styled by Asos’ pop-up features an edit of the brand’s SS25 collection for women and men over two...

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UK: Footfall slows in May despite consumer sentiment improving

Footfall across the UK showed a “modest decline” in May, despite an improvement in consumer sentiment and favourable weather conditions. Over the four weeks to May 31, footfall decreased 1.7 percent year-on-year, according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic, down from a more sizable uptick of 7.2 percent in April....