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Marie Pidancet of Louise Misha: “We have always done things against the grain”

In a recent interview with FashionUnited, trend expert Julian Daynov stated: “The future belongs not to the most talkative, loudest or fastest brands, but to those that combine consistency, quality and cultural relevance.” Louise Misha offers a telling example. The French brand, which was developed with its own funds and has long maintained a...

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Damson Madder ventures into physical retail with Paris pop-up and showroom

British brand Damson Madder has garnered widespread acclaim since its founding in 2020, standing out for its distinct brand identity, prints and silhouettes. Now, the label is beginning to venture further afield through a Parisian pop-up store and dedicated wholesale showroom. Located in Le Marais district and spanning June 19 to 22, the pop-up...

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Westfield asks Central Saint Martins students to design future of retail destinations

Shopping centre giant Westfield has turned to students of UAL’s Central Saint Martins (CSM) to explore the future of retail and mixed-use destinations. In a seven week programme running between April and June 2026, Westfield worked with around 40 postgraduates from the MA Innovation Management course to develop concepts responding to emerging...

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Shein contextualises its Paris 'closure': It was 'a limited-time initiative'

Madrid – Following the latest controversial reports regarding the physical space launched by Shein in Paris at the end of 2025, the popular online retail platform has sought to offer its own version of events. It aims to clarify how and in what context it will close its doors at the BHV department store in the Marais district of Paris. The new...

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Toms Optical makes online debut with Jonas Paul Eyewear

Toms Optical has launched online with Jonas Paul Eyewear, marking the first time that the eyewear collection from the footwear brand is available to shop online. Marking an expansion for both brands, the collaboration includes the launch of the Toms x Jonas Paul collection, a limited-edition line exclusively online. The collection includes a...

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Left On Friday opens summer pop-up in New York City

Premium active swimwear brand Left On Friday has returned to New York City and opened a seasonal pop-up store once more. Located on 228 Mott Street, in the center of SoHo, the summer pop-up opening is in line with the brand’s strategic growth plan as it looks to capitalize on its peak selling season (May to August), which drives 55 percent of...

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Artificial intelligence can unlock up to 320 billion euros for European retail

Amsterdam — Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend but an active force reshaping the European retail value chain. A collaborative report 'Rewiring retail in Europe: The AI imperative' published by European retail association EuroCommerce and global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company last week, reveals that end-to-end AI...

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Naf Naf's revival strategy: revised pricing and shop-in-shop format

Saint-Malo, France - The Beaumanoir group announced on Wednesday the integration of the Naf Naf brand into La Halle stores. This reorganisation follows the acquisition of the Naf Naf and Jennyfer brands, finalised in summer 2025. Through this move, the group is accelerating its multi-brand strategy in the lifestyle market and aims to target a...

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Germany's payment landscape shifts: Cashless transactions lead, but cash remains popular

Frankfurt - Card and smartphone are replacing notes and coins. Consumers in Germany made their daily purchases more frequently without cash last year, a representative study by the Bundesbank has revealed. Cash was still by far the most used payment method in Germany in 2025, but for the first time since the central bank's initial analysis in...

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ING forecast: ‘agentic commerce’ to further shrink brick and mortar retail

Amsterdam - Following the rise of e-commerce and social commerce, the emergence of agentic commerce is placing further pressure on brick and mortar stores. This is according to a new market analysis by ING Group. Agentic commerce helps consumers shop via autonomous AI agents that independently select and purchase products for the online...

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Vera Bradley enters into a wholesale partnership with Nordstorm

Vera Bradley has entered into a wholesale partnership with department store chain Nordstrom as the brand looks to expand its reach and connect with a new generation of customers. The lifestyle brand will offer a curated selection of its handbags, backpacks, and accessories at all main Nordstrom stores across the country and online at...

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French consumers set new clothing consumption record in 2025

Paris – French consumers set another record for new textile purchases in 2025, buying 3.6 billion items, or 10 million per day, the eco-organisation Refashion announced in a press release on Wednesday. Consumers purchased an average of 43 items of clothing per person in 2025, one more than in 2024. They also bought four pairs of shoes and 12 new...