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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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Tala confirms opening date for first bricks-and-mortar store

British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, has confirmed that its debut retail store will open on May 24 on Carnaby Street in London. The 2,000-square-foot, double-fronted store will span two levels to showcase Tala’s complete activewear collections under one roof for the first time. The design of the store is being...

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Tala names new commercial director to scale growth

British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, has appointed Rapha’s Darren Read as its new commercial director as the brand looks to scale “to the next level”. The appointment follows the recent announcement of Tala opening its first retail store on Carnaby Street in London this spring and the 5-million-pound investment...

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Tala to open debut UK flagship store on Carnaby Street

British activewear brand Tala is set to open its first-ever retail store in the UK this spring. Located on Carnaby Street, in London, the 2,000 square foot store will span two floors. A milestone for the digitally-focused brand, the debut store opening sees builds on Tala’s first foray into physical retail. In May 2024, Tala opened a series of...

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Tala names Jon Wetherell as Creative Director

British activewear brand Tala has announced the appointment of Jon Wetherell as its new creative director. Previously serving as the creative director at the Net-a-Porter Group and Boden, Wetherell brings more than 15 years of experience in guiding and overseeing creative teams and delivering unique campaigns. Wetherell also honed his vision and...

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Tala raises 5 million pounds to support international expansion

British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, has secured five million pounds in a funding round led by London-based venture capital trust Pembroke VCT, one of the early backers of womenswear brand Me+Em. Pembroke VCT, founded by Andrew Wolfson, focuses on backing early-stage businesses with innovative founders and...

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Tala to make physical in store debut in Selfridges

British athleisurewear brand Tala is set to make its physical debut in the luxury department store chain Selfridges. From May 10 onwards, Tala will be available for purchase in all four Selfridges stores, including locations at Oxford Street, a branded store in Manchester Trafford, the Manchester Exchange Square, and the Birmingham location. The...

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N Brown adds Ted Baker, FatFace to SS24 third-party brand offering

British group N Brown, which owns retailers Simply Be, JD Williams, and Jacamo, has expanded its range of third-party brands for the Spring-Summer 2024 season. The online fashion and homeware group is introducing British lifestyle brand FatFace to its Jacamo and JD Williams platforms from September to bolster their offerings. From the Autumn,...

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Fila launches sportswear collaboration with Tala

Disrupter activewear brand Tala, founded by Grace Beverley, have launched a sportswear collaboration with Fila. The limited-edition Fila x Tala collection, dropping on November 9, features retro-inspired products including leggings, bra tops, a track jacket, and sweatshirts, as well as T-shirts, cycling shorts, and joggers, all crafted using...

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London-based activewear label Tala secures 4.2 million pounds in funding

British activewear brand Tala has reportedly raised 4.2 million pounds (5 million euros) in funding to fuel its expansion. The funding round was co-led by Active Partners and Venrex, with additional participation from Pembroke VCT, WWD reports. Angel investors include Nicola Kilner, the CEO and founder of Deciem; Michelle Kennedy, the CEO and...