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Rag & Bone expands in Germany with Düsseldorf flagship opening

Rag & Bone is opening its first German flagship store in Düsseldorf. Only at the beginning of April, the US brand announced the opening of its first location on mainland Europe in Amsterdam. Now, the second EU store is already following in the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rag & Bone announced on Tuesday on the career network Linkedin. “...

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Clarks returns to Leeds with new flagship store as brand marks 200 Years

British heritage footwear brand Clarks has marked its bicentenary with a strategic return to Leeds city centre, opening a new flagship store at the city’s premier shopping destination, Trinity Leeds. The move signals a renewed retail push for the Somerset-based company, as it seeks to reaffirm its presence on high streets across the UK amidst a...

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Tala opens debut store on London’s Carnaby Street

British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar store on London's Carnaby Street on May 24, to act as an extension of the brand’s online and social media presence. “This store is the greatest reflection of the brand that we’ve created to date, aesthetically and in a visual...

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Shop prices remain in deflation, unwinding promotions slow movement in fashion

New figures by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ have shown shop prices remained in deflation for the period May 1 to 7, yet heavy promotional activity in fashion slowed movement. Overall deflation was unchanged at 0.1 percent year-on-year during the reported period, against a decline of 0.1 percent in April. This came above the...

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World Retail Congress: Experts discuss the reality of AI in retail

London - Prior to the event, it was already clear that the theme of AI would be unavoidable at the World Retail Congress in London. Although it is still a hot topic, the hype and initial panic have given way to reflection and well-considered steps. There were certainly advocates and fans of AI. Scott Price, chief executive officer of DFI Retail...

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Gant launches 'Summer Getaway' campaign at Côte d'Azur

Gant is showcasing its SS25 collection in collaboration with a luxurious beach resort, complete with beach-ready looks in a beach bag. The US brand took its SS25 campaign, themed ‘Summer Getaway’, to Théoule-sur-Mer on the Côte d’Azur, Gant announced on Monday. There, it partnered with the five-star hotel Château de Théoule and its beach resort,...

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Aston Villa and Adidas partner for new store in Birmingham

Aston Villa Football Club has opened a new flagship store at Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre in partnership with Adidas. The 10,000-square-foot space features official kits, training gear, and exclusive merchandise, with personalisation services for fans. A museum-inspired area within the store celebrates the club’s 150-year history and...

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Inditex strengthens presence on Oxford Street with Massimo Dutti and Oysho

Madrid – Oxford Street is where you can truly feel the beat and pulse of the UK capital’s authentic commercial activity. It is the city's main commercial artery and one of the most vibrant shopping streets in the world. Spanish fashion multinational Inditex has just revamped its image and offering there. It has reopened the flagship store of its...

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UK: Retail sales welcome uptick in April, but clothing stores take hit

Retail sales volumes in April rose 1.2 percent, according to new data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), driven by a late Easter and warmer spring weather throughout the month. The increase followed a more marginal uptick of 0.1 percent in the month prior, and aided in an increase of 1.8 percent for sales volumes in the three months to...

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Retail debut in Cologne: Armedangels opens first own store

Sustainable fashion brand Armedangels is breaking new ground. On Thursday, the label opened its first own store in its hometown of Cologne, Germany. Armedangels explained in a statement that the store at Ehrenstrasse 29 was conceived as a “physical brand platform, design statement and strategic testing ground for the future of the brand”. Chief...

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Lidl and Kaufland grow: More stores, more investments

Retail chains Lidl and Kaufland opened several new stores. In financial year 2024/25, around 300 new locations were added worldwide, as announced by the Schwarz Group, to which the companies belong. This continues the expansion. In recent years, Lidl and Kaufland had steadily expanded their store network. In total, they now operate around 14,200...

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New York mayor confirms 400 million dollar investment to pedestrianise Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue is to undergo a major transformation. Mayor Eric Adams has confirmed that New York City’s iconic shopping street is to receive an investment totalling 400 million dollars to fund plans to pedestrianise the boulevard. While an initial 152.7 million dollar investment had first been announced in December under the Future of Fifth...