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Rag & Bone expands in Germany with Düsseldorf flagship opening

Rag & Bone is opening its first German flagship store in Düsseldorf. Only at the beginning of April, the US brand announced the opening of its first location on mainland Europe in Amsterdam. Now, the second EU store is already following in the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rag & Bone announced on Tuesday on the career network Linkedin. “...

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Pandora to open flagship store on the Las Vegas Strip

Danish jewellery brand Pandora is set to make its debut on the Las Vegas Strip with the opening of its latest flagship store. A key milestone in the brand’s global expansion strategy, the new store is set to open its doors on June 6. Part of Pandora’s new ‘Brand House’ concept, the flagship store offers customers a fully immersive and elevated...

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Tala opens debut store on London’s Carnaby Street

British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar store on London's Carnaby Street on May 24, to act as an extension of the brand’s online and social media presence. “This store is the greatest reflection of the brand that we’ve created to date, aesthetically and in a visual...

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3 Trends Reshaping US Consumer Shopping Behavior in 2025

It's no secret that the retail landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer preferences, the rise of new technologies, and shifting market dynamics. US consumers today value more than just a product's aesthetic when it comes to shopping for fashion, beauty, accessories, footwear, and home & gifts - they actively weigh aspects...

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World Retail Congress: Experts discuss the reality of AI in retail

London - Prior to the event, it was already clear that the theme of AI would be unavoidable at the World Retail Congress in London. Although it is still a hot topic, the hype and initial panic have given way to reflection and well-considered steps. There were certainly advocates and fans of AI. Scott Price, chief executive officer of DFI Retail...

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Gant launches 'Summer Getaway' campaign at Côte d'Azur

Gant is showcasing its SS25 collection in collaboration with a luxurious beach resort, complete with beach-ready looks in a beach bag. The US brand took its SS25 campaign, themed ‘Summer Getaway’, to Théoule-sur-Mer on the Côte d’Azur, Gant announced on Monday. There, it partnered with the five-star hotel Château de Théoule and its beach resort,...

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Retail footfall divides as off-price gains and department stores tread water

As earnings season advances and retailers prepare to disclose Q1 results, a mixed picture is emerging from the U.S. apparel sector, with foot traffic patterns revealing the mounting tension between value-driven shopping and the waning allure of traditional department stores. According to newly released data from Placer.ai, high-street and...

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Retail debut in Cologne: Armedangels opens first own store

Sustainable fashion brand Armedangels is breaking new ground. On Thursday, the label opened its first own store in its hometown of Cologne, Germany. Armedangels explained in a statement that the store at Ehrenstrasse 29 was conceived as a “physical brand platform, design statement and strategic testing ground for the future of the brand”. Chief...

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Lidl and Kaufland grow: More stores, more investments

Retail chains Lidl and Kaufland opened several new stores. In financial year 2024/25, around 300 new locations were added worldwide, as announced by the Schwarz Group, to which the companies belong. This continues the expansion. In recent years, Lidl and Kaufland had steadily expanded their store network. In total, they now operate around 14,200...

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New York mayor confirms 400 million dollar investment to pedestrianise Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue is to undergo a major transformation. Mayor Eric Adams has confirmed that New York City’s iconic shopping street is to receive an investment totalling 400 million dollars to fund plans to pedestrianise the boulevard. While an initial 152.7 million dollar investment had first been announced in December under the Future of Fifth...

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David’s Bridal opens new “elevated” retail concept

American retailer David’s Bridal, home to bridal, wedding and special occasions, has opened a new bridal boutique retail concept, called ‘Diamond & Pearls,’ designed to offer an “elevated, curated and personalised experience”. The new ‘Diamond & Pearls’ format is being called David’s Bridal's “store of the future,” as it aims to reimagine the...

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Urban Outfitters continues to elevate its retail experience for Gen Z with "UO Haul" launch

Urban Outfitters continues to invest in elevating its retail experience for Gen Z through the launch of its latest omnichannel campaign, "UO Haul." Described as a "360-degree customer experience designed to support students through one of the most defining chapters of their lives," the new campaign centers on Gen Z's currently graduating,...