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Lululemon expands to Greece though franchise, opening debut stores in Athens

Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon is set to open its first-ever stores in Greece through a new franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group. The partnership and international expansion are in line with Lululemon’s wider retail strategy for growth across Europe. The brand’s debut Greek store, located in Kolonaki, central Athens, will open its...

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Primark opens Manhattan store amid broader US growth

Primark has opened a new flagship store in Manhattan’s Penn District, bringing its US store count to 40 locations across 13 states. This latest New York site is the most recent in a string of openings by the budget retailer, which of late has also launched stores in Florida, Illinois, and Texas. Located at Herald Square, this newest flagship...

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In Pictures: Amiri brings Hollywood to the UK with first regional store

Luxury brand Amiri has unveiled its first store in the UK, translating its Californian roots into a retail experience intended to recall the “on-set décor of films from the golden age of Hollywood”. Located on London’s New Bond Street, the flagship spans two floors across which collections for both men and women, including accessories and...

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Hatstore expands into Germany, marking first store outside Scandinavia

The Swedish headwear retailer is opening the doors to its first German store on May 2 in Hamburg's Europa Passage shopping centre, Hatstore announced on Friday. It is the first location outside Scandinavia. In the Hamburg store, the company, founded in 2012 as an online retailer, offers an assortment of baseball caps, beanies and bucket hats...

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Louis Vuitton opens temporary hotel in London

To celebrate the 130th anniversary of its iconic Monogram pattern, Louis Vuitton is transforming a historic townhouse in London's Mayfair district into an immersive concept experience. The temporary project is located in the heart of London. Louis Vuitton announced on Friday that it dedicates individual, thematically designed rooms to each of...

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Lululemon launches e-commerce for Mexico, confirms eight new stores

Lululemon is continuing to scale in Mexico where it has now officially launched a dedicated e-commerce channel to enhance customer experience. The site’s debut complements the Canadian company’s further plans to increase its store count in the region during fiscal year 2026. In a press release, Lululemon confirmed that it is looking to open...

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A look inside Max Mara's new Avenue Montaigne flagship

Italian house Max Mara has unveiled its completely renovated flagship at 31 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The reopening, which coincides with the brand's 75th anniversary, is not just a simple aesthetic update. It also illustrates the desire to reaffirm the brand's identity within the Parisian Golden Triangle. To redesign the 745 square metre...

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Skechers opens inaugural flagship store in Copenhagen

On the back of strong growth in the Nordics, US footwear specialist Skechers is doubling down on its presence in the Danish market with the opening of its first flagship store in Copenhagen. Located in Amagertorv, the 700 square metre space provides an extensive offering of Skechers goods, including products worn by leading athletes and...

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Spanish brand Nude Project opens pop-up in Los Angeles

Madrid – Following the success of its first pop-up in the Americas, Spanish streetwear brand Nude Project is renewing and elevating its commitment to the US market with the opening of a brand-new temporary store in the heart of Los Angeles. This is a particularly demanding and coveted retail location where the brand is showcasing the unique...

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Off-White marks India debut with inaugural flagship store in Bengaluru

Italian luxury label Off-White, founded by the late American designer Virgil Abloh, has opened doors to its first retail store in India, located in Bengaluru. The brand is operating the space in partnership with the Indian licensee company for luxury and lifestyle fashion brands Brand Concepts Limited. The flagship store marks a significant...

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Behind the relaunch: Joseph Ribkoff’s CEO talks sports, e-commerce and retail debuts

When Stephen Belfer was appointed as VP, global sales and business development for Joseph Ribkoff in November 2025, he didn’t think that just weeks later he would actually be taking up the helm of the Canadian heritage label. “I guess somebody had a different plan for me,” he joked in a conversation with FashionUnited. Now serving as president...

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Zimmermann accelerates expansion with second Belgian boutique

Following Brussels, Australian brand Zimmermann has announced the opening of a new boutique in Knokke, on the Kustlaan coastal boulevard. This opening is part of Zimmermann's European rollout, which relies on a hybrid model of its own stores* and wholesale distribution. Founded in 1991, the brand is positioned in the contemporary luxury segment....