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French Connection returning to the Welsh market

Fashion brand French Connection is returning to retail in Wales this month with a new store at the Bridgend Designer Outlet Centre. The 1,250-square-foot store will open on September 13 and will mark French Connection’s only standalone store in Wales, following a consignment presence in John Lewis Cardiff. The design of the store will offer a...

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Frey acquires three Italian outlets in major European expansion

French group Frey has entered a 650 million euros strategic partnership with Cale Street to invest in premium outlets across Europe. As part of this alliance, the two companies are acquiring three major Italian shopping villages—Franciacorta, Valdichiana, and Palmanova—for 410 million euros from funds managed by Blackstone. In addition to the...

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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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Kering sells The Mall Luxury Outlets to Simon in 350 million euro deal

Kering has finalised the sale of its entire stake in The Mall Luxury Outlets to Simon, the U.S.-based real estate investment trust specialising in high-end retail, dining, and entertainment destinations. The transaction, valued at approximately 350 million euros, marks Kering’s strategic move to streamline its portfolio and focus on its core...

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McArthurGlen reports “record-breaking” sales in 2024

McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leader in designer outlet retailing, has reported record-breaking sales in 2024, with a turnover growth of 7 percent year-to-date. In a statement, McArthurGlen, which operates 24 centres across Europe and Canada, said the 7 percent increase in turnover built upon the previous year’s double-digit growth was driven by...

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AllSaints opens New York pop-up and first Chinese outlet amid retail expansion

AllSaints is continuing on its global expansion strategy with a string of new international store openings, cementing its presence in various markets and celebrating its 30th anniversary. New York is among the cities being emphasised by the brand, and is currently home to a AllSaints pop-up space located at 500 Broadway. The 5,300 square foot...

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Under Armour faces new proposed class action lawsuit over 'false discounting scheme'

Under Armour is under the microscope once more, as the sportswear brand faces a new proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it uses a "false, misleading and deceptive pricing scheme" across its Under Armour Factory outlet stores and website. According to Linda Rappaport, a New York resident who filed the complaint in the state's Eastern District...

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Moss opens first Scottish outlet as part of regional investment

Menswear label Moss has opened its first Scottish outlet store in Caledonia Park, Gretna, as it begins to up its long-term investment into the region. The premium designer outlet village, which is owned and operated by UK pension manager Railpen, is now home to one of Moss’ new generation stores, featuring the brand’s recently rejuvenated look...

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Lucy & Yak to open first outlet store

Lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak has announced the opening of its first outlet store near Castleford, Yorkshire, in the discounted shopping outlet centre, Junction 32. Set to open September 6, 2024, the 1,545 square foot space will house a range of “hidden gems, discounted one-off samples, and more”, a press release read, expanding on efforts to keep...

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The O2 reports “record-breaking” 2023

The Entertainment District and Outlet Shopping at The O2, owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has reported a “record-breaking” year of trade in 2023, with visitor numbers hitting 8.9 million. The outlet, which rebranded from ‘Icon Outlet at The O2’ in August 2023,...

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In the name of discretion: how luxury brands offload stock

Images of unsold inventory, with garments piled high like those that end up in landfills, are mostly associated with fast fashion brands, known for their high-volume goods. However, luxury brands face similar issues of excess stock, especially in times of weakened consumer demand. Luxury brands often employ discreet and strategic methods to...

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Phase Eight and Hobbs to open outlet stores in Scotland

The Foschini Group (TFG) brands’ Phase Eight and Hobbs are set to open outlet stores in a dual fascia unit at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s designer outlet village. Scheduled to open in Q4, the duo will be sharing a 3,035 square foot space that will mark the first Scottish outlet for Hobbs’ and the second for Phase Eight. The location will house...