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Kapten & Son launches first UK dedicated fulfilment operation

German lifestyle brand Kapten & Son, known for its minimalistic and functional backpacks and travel essentials, is strengthening its UK presence with its first dedicated fulfilment operation in the country to bypass post-Brexit friction and accelerate growth in the region. In a statement, the European premium brand said the logistics investment...

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CEO interview: Kapten & Son embarks on UK retail expansion with London store

Kapten & Son is venturing into a new realm. The German travel brand is set to embark on a new flight path in the UK, where it is due to land in London with its first regional flagship store. After achieving success in the retail market of mainland Europe, with stores in Frankfurt, Vienna and Amsterdam, co-founder and chief executive officer,...

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Germany’s Kapten & Son to make UK retail debut this summer

Backpack brand Kapten & Son is preparing to enter the UK retail market. The German label is set to open its first store in the region within London’s Seven Dials, Covent Garden shopping district on August 16, 2025. The UK retail debut reflects a “major milestone” in the brand’s international expansion, and comes on the back of successful store...