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French fashion house Loulou de Saison seeks investment to fuel US and Asia growth

In late 2025 or early 2026, Loulou de Saison plans to open up 20 percent of its capital. This move aims to strengthen the company's structure and accelerate its international development, particularly in the US and Asia. It will also support the opening of new boutiques and the development of strategic partnerships. Loulou de Saison is an...

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British retailer Boden to open debut US store in Georgia this November

British fashion and lifestyle retailer Boden is set to open its first full-priced US retail store in Atlanta, Georgia. Located at 5165 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, the 2,000 square-foot store is slated to open mid-November and will offer a curated selection of the retailer’s womenswear collection, including outerwear, partywear, knitwear, and...

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Johnny Bigg strengthens US retail presence

Australian menswear brand Johnny Bigg is expanding its retail presence across the United States through a new partnership with department store chain Belk. Through the partnership, Johnny Bigg is set to open concession stands in five Belk stores, including locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama. The retail expansion underlines...

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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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Kizik to expand global footprint through new distribution partnerships

Footwear brand Kizik has announced a series of new international distribution partnerships aimed at expanding its global reach. Building on its recent collaboration with UK distributor Unify Brand Partnerships in April, Kizik has unveiled additional partnerships with three distributors, Wellforce Sports in Taiwan, Artcrafts in Italy, and Nyne...

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L’Agence opens new retail concept in Los Angeles

Los Angeles-based women’s lifestyle brand L’Agence has opened its newest retail concept in Melrose, the L’Agence Jean Bar. Spanning 1,100 square feet on Melrose Place, the L’Agence Jean Bar features innovative denim filtering technology, designed to help shoppers find their perfect fit. In-store stylists will be available to assist shoppers,...

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Gymshark weighs up US and EU expansion as UK flagship store does better than expected

British sportswear brand Gymshark is targeting global expansion with store openings in key retail locations, as its debut store on Regent Street in London performs better than expected. The brand is reportedly "actively looking" for potential locations across the UK, the US and Europe, but is prioritising sourcing the right locations before...

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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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Represent opens first permanent store in Los Angeles

British luxury streetwear brand Represent has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, which will serve as the brand's flagship store and office space. The new store, which measures more than 3,100 square feet, is the first of three new retail locations Represent is set to open throughout the year. Opening its...

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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...