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Antler promotes Kirsty Glenne to chief executive officer of ATRB group

UK heritage luggage label Antler has appointed its managing director, Kirsty Glenne, to the position of chief executive officer of ATRB, a newly formed house of brands overseeing Antler, Paravel, and Nere. The leadership transition, effective March 5, 2026, marks the evolution of the 110-year-old company into a multi-brand global entity...

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What to expect in UK fashion retail in 2026: Store closures, expansions, and new entries

The UK retail market navigated a turbulent 2025. This dynamic year saw some brands abandon their brick-and-mortar presence, while others embraced new opportunities. The shifting landscape is set to continue into the new year, with a wave of store closures, expansions, and fresh market entries expected to shake things up. Here is a breakdown of...

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Antler to open first UK flagship store in 2026

British travel brand Antler is opening its first UK flagship store on London’s Regent Street in early 2026, following the success of its one-year residency on Spring Street in New York, and its pop-up store in Selfridges London last year. The 2,400-square-foot flagship will be located at 100 Regent Street and will mark Antler’s debut store in...

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Antler acquires US luggage brand Paravel

British travel brand Antler has acquired US luxury fashion and luggage brand Paravel out of liquidation, furthering its ambitions to build a “global house of travel brands”. In a statement, Antler and holding group Strand, said the move would strengthen Antler’s brand and product portfolio, while also “broadening its global footprint across...

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Antler expands into travel apparel

British heritage travel brand Antler has unveiled a new ‘Essentials’ collection offering a new range of accessories and apparel, a new category for the luggage brand. The ‘Essentials’ collection has been designed to be lightweight and adaptable to make travel seamless and stress-free, following “huge consumer demand,” explains Antler in a...

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Bringing luxury to luggage, the 100-year-old British brand Antler eyes US growth

The 100-year old British brand, Antler, is redefining luxury travel experiences for modern jet setters. The brand is in flight to have its biggest summer of travel ever and with a 12-month retail residency beginning next month in the heart of NYC’s Soho it’s ready to demonstrate to the US market why, after a century in business, its journey has...

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Antler launching ‘residency’ retail experience in New York

British travel brand Antler is opening its first standalone retail space in New York City in July. Located on Spring Street in SoHo, the store will act as a 'residency' retail experience, showcasing the brand’s heritage and legacy alongside its products as it looks to build customer loyalty. The “world of travel” destination will operate as a...

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Antler opens pop-up in Selfridges

British luggage brand Antler has opened its first bespoke retail activation since its rebrand in 2023 in Selfridges London. Located on the lower ground floor of the luxury department store, the Antler pop-up coincides with the brand’s 110th anniversary and showcases its new Icon collection, featuring a range of luggage options, as well as its...

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Luggage maker Antler names new managing director

British heritage luggage brand Antler has appointed Kirsty Glenne as managing director, ahead of a full brand rejuvenation and international scale-up. Glenne, who has previously held C-suite positions in the luxury lifestyle and retail sector, including at Alexander McQueen and Dr Barbara Sturm, was chosen to bring “significant strategic...

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Online operations of UK luggage brand Antler bought from administration

The brand, online retail business and assets of British luggage label Antler have been bought from administration by an ATR group company. The brand was placed into administration on 18 May during the UK's lockdown. Companies working in the travel sector have been hit particularly hard by Covid-19 and its related travel restrictions in recent...

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British luggage brand Antler falls into administration

British luggage brand Antler has fallen into administration, resulting in 64 redundancies. The company, which operates 18 retail stores and one concession outlet, has appointed Will Wright and Steve Absolom from KPMG as joint administrators. KPMG said the brand will continue to trade via its online channels while an assessment of its options is...