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What to expect in UK fashion retail in 2026: Store closures, expansions, and new entries

The UK retail market navigated a turbulent 2025. This dynamic year saw some brands abandon their brick-and-mortar presence, while others embraced new opportunities. The shifting landscape is set to continue into the new year, with a wave of store closures, expansions, and fresh market entries expected to shake things up. Here is a breakdown of...

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Major retailers plan US store growth for 2026: A comprehensive overview

Despite widespread store closures anticipated at the start of 2026, it isn’t all doom and gloom for the US retail industry. In fact, many players still see significant market opportunities, driven by brand acquisitions, robust consumer demand, and a push to capture greater market share. As a result, some are planning ambitious, in some cases...

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950 million dollar deal for JCPenney store portfolio falls through

A planned deal to sell 119 JCPenney locations to a private equity firm has fallen through. The 950 million dollar deal was initially introduced when the retail chain entered bankruptcy proceedings in 2020. Investment firm Onyx Partners had stepped up to acquire the stores from Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust. The trust had been formed at...

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US retail industry outlook: Store closures persist into early 2026

Following a year marked by extensive store closures in 2025 – from the bankruptcy and eventual collapse of Joann Fabrics, to major network restructurings at Macy’s and Kohl’s – the US retail industry is likely anticipating some respite in the year. However, turbulence appears set to persist, at least through early 2026. Data from Business...

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Skims expands into UAE with Dubai store

Kim Kardashian’s Skims has entered the Middle East with the opening of its first store in Dubai. The launch was enacted alongside the brand’s regional partner, luxury retail group Al Tayer Insignia. For Skims, the opening marks a milestone in the brand’s global expansion. The company has set out to strengthen its presence in select regions, to...

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Why ultra-fast fashion's 'cheap' argument is a consumer 'scam'

Paris - The French state's fight against Shein and other e-commerce giants is initially “symbolic” and “regulatory”. However, it must be coupled with a “cultural strategy” to confront platforms that sell clothing and, above all, “instagrammable emotions”. This is according to Benoît Heilbrunn, a philosopher and marketing professor. “Shein's...

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2026 E-commerce trends in Latin America: key insights into an expanding and transforming market

Buenos Aires - Latin America will enter 2026 with a more mature and selective e-commerce landscape. After years of growth, the focus is shifting towards profitability, operational reliability and technological adaptation, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and local payment methods. The differences between countries will dictate...

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Why loyalty, not discounts, is shaping retail’s next growth phase

As the festive rush fades and discount fatigue sets in, many retailers are entering the new year questioning whether traditional promotional playbooks are still fit for purpose. While deep discounts continue to generate short term spikes in traffic, they are increasingly failing to deliver what brands need most: repeat engagement, loyalty and...

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US holiday spending increases 4.2 percent in the run up to Christmas

Although 2025 has been a difficult year for many retailers, one thing doesn’t appear to have changed much - consumers ‘appetite for holiday shopping. Preliminary data from Visa indicates that overall holiday retail spending grew 4.2 percent year over year across all payment types, including cash and checks. The data, taken from the global...

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Bloomberg: Saks Global faces potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

Saks Global, the parent company of luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue, is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. This move is being considered a last resort amid growing financial difficulties, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg News. The potential filing comes as the company grapples with high debt and...

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Is the Bought app the next big European name in fashion resale?

While Vinted currently dominates the European second-hand fashion market, a Finnish player is poised to challenge its supremacy. The Helsinki-based company, Bought, has launched an app of the same name designed to simplify the sale of second-hand clothing and other items for consumers. “Superfast second hand” In 2025, the Finnish start-up...

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Vivaia expands its retail network with a second store in France

Following its first store in the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, footwear brand Vivaia has opened its second French boutique in Westfield mall, Les 4 Temps, La Défense. Vivaia is an independent American footwear brand founded by Michelle Yang in 2020, offering a range of styles including boots, loafers, ballet flats, trainers and sandals. The brand...