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VF Corp to make retail push in MENA and SEA regions with 300 store openings

VF Corp, the parent company to Vans, The North Face and Timberland, is preparing to make a big push in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) markets over the next five years through a new distribution and retail deal with GMG. As part of the agreement, retail conglomerate GMG has been tasked with expanding the presence...

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Sunspel continues US retail push with new store opening in Los Angeles

British luxury brand Sunspel is continuing its retail expansion in the US with a new store opening in sunny Los Angeles. Located at 3312 Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake, the latest store opening sees the brand build on the success of its first West Coast store, which opened in November 2023 in Marin Country Mart, north of San Francisco. Marking...

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Rains expands into Ireland with first store

Outerwear brand Rains has entered the new market of Ireland with its first store opening in Dublin. The move comes as part of the Danish company’s ongoing expansion plans, with Europe and North America being the most important regions over the course of 2024. The 60-square metre Irish store, located on Wicklow Street, mirrors the brand’s...

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Q&A: Generation Love's co-founders on the opening of Madison Avenue Store

New York-based fashion brand Generation Love has opened its first physical store on Madison Avenue, New York City. The debut store, located at 804 Madison Avenue, hosted a grand opening event on March 7, inviting members of the press to browse their latest collection in person. Inspired by co-founder Roni Hirshberg’s own home, the store interior...

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In Pictures: A look into Burberry’s new Paris store

British luxury brand Burberry has unveiled a new store location in Paris that looks to reflect the label’s refreshed creative vision under the direction of Daniel Lee. Spanning two floors, the store houses a selection of pieces from Burberry’s spring/summer 2024 collections, including both menswear and womenswear as well as a number of...

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Larger space, new concept: On celebrates its new opening in Portland

The Swiss sporting goods supplier On Holding AG is continuing its international expansion with the opening of a new store in Portland in the US state of Oregon. From Saturday, the company will be offering its latest shoe models as well as clothing and accessories in a space of around 316 square metres. On presents its new in-store fitting...

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Primark opens new distribution center in Jacksonville & new stores as part of US expansion

Value fashion retailer Primark has opened a new distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of its broader US expansion plan. The new center, which spans more than 550,000 square feet in North Jacksonville, will serve several Primark locations in Southern states, including Florida, Texas, and more. In addition to the opening of...

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In Pictures: Saks Fifth Avenue's reimagined flagship store in Beverly Hills

Saks Fifth Avenue has unveiled its revamped flagship store in Beverly Hills as the fashion retailer seeks to position itself as the "quintessential destination" for luxury fashion. Officially opening its doors to the public on February 8, the new 130,000 square-foot store spans six floors and offers a curated selection of women's designer...

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H&M returns to SoHo, NYC with new store concept

Swedish fashion giant H&M unveiled its latest store concept at its newly opened location in SoHo, New York City (NYC). Marking a new brand hub for the retailer in NYC, the new store features the first shop-in-shop for pre-loved H&M pieces in North America. Located at 591 Broadway, the close to 10,00 square feet store aims to offer customers an...

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Game of cat and mouse: Tory Burch opens pop-up in Los Angeles

Tory Burch has opened the doors of an animal-themed pop-up. While the flagship store in Los Angeles is being renovated, the US fashion label is switching to an alternative address, as announced last week. Together with the US designer and founder of the Opening Ceremony brand, Humberto Leon, a temporary space on Melrose Avenue was transformed...

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Frasers Group to takeover former John Lewis space

Frasers Group is preparing to open “several dynamic stores” in Invesco’s Queensgate Shopping Centre, including a location in a former John Lewis space. Frasers and Sports Direct stores are to be opened at the Peterborough location, bringing the group’s operational area in the shopping centre to a total of 92,500 square feet. The Frasers “concept...

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REI Co-op plans 10 store openings in 2024

Outerwear retailer REI Co-op has said that it is planning to open 10 stores throughout 2024, with each location to offer a wide selection of product categories, including gear for camping, running and fitness. Among the already confirmed locations which will see store openings in spring are Beavercreek and Beaverton in Ohio, while further areas...