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Mango continues US retail expansion with first store opening in Washington

Mango continues to extend its presence across the United States as the Spanish fashion retailer shares plans for its debut store in the state of Washington. The upcoming opening in Bellevue Square, slated for next year, builds on Mango’s current retail offering in the US, which includes several stores in New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia,...

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Shein launches Exchange resale platform in Europe and the UK

Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is set to expand its Shein Exchange resale platform to Europe and the United Kingdom as it launches its product resale app in France. The Shein Exchange is an integrated online resale platform where users can sell and purchase pre-owned Shein products. Launching first in France, the resale platform will be rolled...

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Mango opens new stores in the East Coast, as it sets its sights on ambitious growth in the USA

Mango has opened stores in two new states as the Spanish fashion retailer strengthens its store network across the nation. After opening stores in key retail locations across New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, and Pennsylvania, Mango has expanded its retail network along the East Coast by opening stores in Massachusetts and...

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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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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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Fast Retailing eyes up expansion for GU in US and Europe

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, has set its sights on expanding the presence of its sister label GU in the United States of America and Europe as part of its broader aim to become a global retailer, achieving 10 trillion yen (66.3 billion USD) in annual sales. As Asia's largest apparel producer, Fast Retailing believes that GU can...

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Shein to open Seattle-area office as it grows US footprint

Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is set to open a Seattle-area office in downtown Bellevue as it expands its US footprint. Set to act as a fulfillment and logistics hub as Shein continues to invest in localization and offer faster delivery times, the new office space at the Bellevue Key Center spans nearly 10,000 square feet. "The US is an...

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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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Top 5 strategies for successful retail 2024: Part 4, have a global view

In today's ever-evolving retail landscape, balancing immediate hurdles with future growth is crucial for success. High inflation, the lingering effects of the pandemic, and geopolitical tensions present retailers with soaring costs and consumers with financial strains. However, some retailers have flourished amidst these adversities thanks to...

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Mango sets its sights on strengthening US retail footprint

Mango is strengthening its US retail footprint, as the Spanish fashion retailer is set to open its first stores in Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania in 2024. Part of the retailer's broader aim to operate 40 stores across the country by the end of 2024, Mango aims for the country to become one of its top five markets in terms of turnover....

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Uniqlo to open over 20 new stores in North America in 2024

Uniqlo is set to accelerate its growth across North America in 2024 as the Japanese retailer outlines its updated retail strategy for the upcoming year. Expanding its retail presence in both the Eastern and Western regions, Uniqlo plans to double its current store openings in the US and Canada, with more than 20 new locations set to open in...

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ThirdLove expands into swimwear with debut collection

Inclusive lingerie brand ThirdLove has expanded its product assortment with the launch of its first swimwear collection. The new line features three distinctive styles, including an underwear demi-top, classic bikini swim bottoms, and a high-rise swim bottom, each designed to offer women comfort and coverage while out and in the water. Created...