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Monos launches debut sunglasses collection

Canadian lifestyle and travel brand Monos has launched its debut sunglasses collection, Mira, as it expands into a new product category. Marking a “natural evolution” for Monos, the collection includes six styles that represent the brand’s design philosophy. Inspired by architectural shapes and natural landscapes shaped by place, the minimalist...

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Arc’teryx to open first store in Denmark

Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx is set to open its first-ever store in Denmark, Copenhagen, next month as it continues to roll out its retail strategy of opening 25 to 30 new stores globally each year. Located at Pilestræde 16, the new brand store opens its doors to the public on June 11 and marks Arc'teryx's first physical presence in the...

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Physical retail shifts its metrics: quality over quantity

The latest data published by the Spanish company TC Group Solutions in its 2026 Retail Intelligence Report points to an ongoing transformation in how European physical retail performance is measured. This scenario requires a review of one of the most historically used indicators by operators and brands: pedestrian traffic. It paves the way for...

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TK Maxx strengthens its Spanish presence with its first store in Madrid

Madrid – Following the announcement by the retail company's management earlier this month, and as reported by FashionUnited, the new TK Maxx store in Spain opened its doors this Thursday, May 28. This is the chain's second store in the country and the first within the Community of Madrid. With a retail space of 1,621 square metres distributed...

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H&M Group navigates European labour disputes and restructuring

Swedish fashion retailer H&M Group is facing mounting labour tensions across Europe as the planned closure of its Ghlin distribution centre in Belgium and an ongoing restructuring process in Spain continue to disrupt operations and negotiations with unions. Belgium distribution center closure sparks protests Belgian media outlet Retail Detail...

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Less luxury, more clicks: savvy Chinese consumers are shopping smarter

Beijing - Jacqueline Li was astonished to learn of the closure of Galeries Lafayette in Beijing. She believes it signals a change in Chinese shopping habits. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, luxury no longer holds the same appeal as it once did. The closure of the iconic French department store this Wednesday occurs against a backdrop of economic...

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Mitchell & Ness opens flagship store in Philadelphia

Sportswear and lifestyle brand Mitchell & Ness is set to open a flagship store in its hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located at 1513 Walnut Street, the heart of the city center, the new flagship store measures 16,400 square feet, spread across three floors, replacing its former store location at 1306 Walnut Street. Opening its doors on...

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ThredUp targets the "one-wear" wedding economy with AI-driven dress code tool

US resale platform ThredUp has launched a new AI shopping tool that addresses a fast-growing area of consumer spend this season: wedding guest dressing. Known as the ‘Dress Code Decoder,’ the AI-driven shopping tool takes occasionwear dressing requirements and translates them into curated, shoppable secondhand looks from ThredUp’s occasion wear...

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Galeries Lafayette closes its Beijing store

Beijing – French group Galeries Lafayette is closing its Beijing store on Wednesday after 13 years of operation. The closure is attributed to evolving customer demands and a slowdown in the luxury market in a country once considered an eldorado for the sector. On Tuesday, the day before the closure, a steady stream of customers browsed the...

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Emello opens debut physical retail space in Selfridges

British luxury womenswear brand Emello, which launched in October 2025 with its "quiet luxury" seasonless wardrobe essentials, has opened its first physical retail space in Selfridges, as it looks to “deepen connections beyond digital interactions”. Emello is available at Selfridges London, located near the denim studio on the third floor, and...

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Why Inditex didn't choose Paris to launch Lefties in France

By opening the first French store for its low-cost brand Lefties in the new Valvert Croix Blanche centre in Essonne, the Inditex group is implementing a very specific real estate and logistics strategy. This is an analysis of a location choice that moves away from the traditional thoroughfares of central Paris. The announcement of Lefties'...

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Madewell expands US retail footprint with three new store openings

Madewell is expanding its US retail footprint, as the lifestyle brand prepares to open three new stores in key markets this summer. The first to open is Madewell's debut store in Sag Harbor, Long Island, which started welcoming customers on May 20. The opening builds on the success of the brand's 2024 pop-up with Goop. Located at 102 Main...