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Thanksgiving weekend sees record numbers as promotions sway consumers

A record number of shoppers were reported to have turned out for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, as compelling promotions and an extended five-day window encouraged engagement. The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey, released alongside Prosper Insights & Analytics, recorded 202.9 million consumers across Thanksgiving Day...

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Gymshark to open debut US flagship store in downtown NYC

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has shared more details on its first-ever US flagship store. Set to open its doors to the public on December 13, the flagship store is located at 11 Bond Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Set to span three floors, the new flagship store will measure 13,000 square feet and feature a concept...

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Shaftesbury Capital: West End holdings “are busy and vibrant”

Property company Shaftesbury Capital, which owns retail properties in Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown in London, has issued a trading update for the four months from July 1 to October 31, which it states was a “positive performance”. In its trading statement, Shaftesbury Capital said that it has had 367 leasing transactions completed...

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Mango opens fourth New York store in Upper West Side

Madrid – Mango continues to advance its determined growth and consolidation process in the US. The company has just added a new point of sale with the opening of a new “flagship store” in New York. This is the city where the Spanish fashion multinational started its American venture in 2007. Following this inauguration, the retailer now operates...

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How pop-ups are shaping Latin America: creative districts, new audiences and experiential luxury

Buenos Aires – In Latin America, the pop-up phenomenon has established itself as a cultural driver capable of transforming neighbourhoods, rewriting luxury strategies and redefining how brands engage with their audiences. Far from being mere marketing exercises, these ephemeral spaces function as territories where commerce, identity and...

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Snapchat launches festive AR retail experience

Social media platform Snapchat, which has more than 900 million monthly active users, has unveiled a festive retail experience in augmented reality (AR), designed to bring holiday shopping to life through immersive and interactive digital boutiques. The inaugural Snapchat Winter Village launches in collaboration with luxury fashion brand Boss,...

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Cashmere brand Soft Goat opens first international store

Swedish luxury cashmere brand Soft Goat is expanding into new markets with its first-ever international store in Oslo, Norway, and strengthening its UK presence, adding Browns and Harrods to its list of stockists. Soft Goat’s first international store marks the brand’s second store, and first outside of Sweden, in Oslo, Norway, and features a...

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Puma opens largest European flagship on Oxford Street

Sportswear giant Puma has opened what it said is its largest-ever European flagship store on London’s Oxford Street. The 24,000 square feet site is also the first flagship store in the region, situated to give customers the “chance to connect with more people than ever before”. Within the store, the brand offers a selection of its...

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6 Takeaways for Retailers to Achieve a Winning Holiday Season

The kick-off for the holiday shopping season has begun, with Black Friday well underway and Cyber Monday just around the corner. As shoppers across the nation get into the festive season and begin the hunt for the perfect gifts for their loved ones, one key message emerges. While it’s not secret that shoppers receive countless marketing...

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Janie and Jack partner with Hatch to open debut dual concept store in London

US children’s wear brand Janie and Jack has partnered with Hatch, a premium maternity fashion and beauty brand, to open their debut UK dual-concept store in London. Both brands are owned by the Matri Group, which provides strategic and operational support for the brands while fostering independent brand leadership. The new concept store is...

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Sweaty Betty relocates to Victoria Gate as centre ups premium activewear mix

Redical-owned Victoria Leeds has confirmed that premium activewear brand Sweaty Betty will relocate to a new 835 square foot unit in Victoria Gate, reaffirming its 11-year commitment to the shopping centre. The move will showcase Sweaty Betty’s refreshed store concept, defined by brighter colour palettes and an elevated in-store environment...

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Superdry plots new stores in UK and Europe

British label Superdry is eyeing a UK and European expansion, with 15 new stores planned for the coming year. “I’ve got 15 new stores on my hitlist for the UK,” chief executive officer, Julian Dunkerton, told Drapers. Dunkerton cited Dundee, Lincoln, Norwich and Bath as potential locations. He further stated that he was looking to Belgium,...