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Primark to enter Middle East via Alshaya Group deal

Budget retailer Primark has confirmed plans to enter the Middle East via a new partnership with retail franchise operator, Alshaya Group. The duo, which had first announced their strategic partnership in 2024, are planning to open four stores across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The openings will start with a new store at The...

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Aventura Mall adds to its high-end offering with three new store openings

Aventura Mall in Miami, Florida, has welcomed three new retail openings in the past weeks, as the shopping center aims to strengthen its position as a leading luxury and lifestyle hub. Among the openings are luxury fashion brand Prada, Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen, and British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger London. The new Prada...

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US retail sales grow in April ahead of expected tariff price increases

Retail sales increased across the United States in April, as consumers stocked up on goods to avoid the impending higher prices set to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, published by the National Retail Federation. “Spending rose again in April, driven largely by consumers continuing to pull purchases forward to stay...

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Rethinking lingerie: Rita Intimates second hand and female gaze

Paris - Valentine Cascailh, creator of the Rita Intimates concept, opened a pop-up store recently in Paris. Rita Intimates brings an eco-responsible approach, featuring second-hand lingerie and underwear (knickers and bras) from unsold collections and adds to that the benevolence of the ‘female gaze’. The female gaze is the art of a new...

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Primark to invest 40 million euros in store portfolio in Italy

Fashion retailer Primark, known for its affordable clothing and homeware, is investing 40 million euros to grow its Italian store footprint as it looks to expand across the country. The investment will see Primark opening five new stores in Rome, Biella, Perugia and two in Naples, bringing its Italian store count to 26. These new stores will...

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Autry opens debut UK store in London

Contemporary unisex sneaker brand Autry, owned by Italian private equity group Style Capital, has opened its first store in the UK. Located at 61-63 Beak Street in Soho, London, Autry has opened a 2,600 square foot store with an immersive design that celebrates the brand's American aesthetics and sport heritage with an Italian twist. Roberta...

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Tala confirms opening date for first bricks-and-mortar store

British activewear brand Tala, founded by influencer Grace Beverley, has confirmed that its debut retail store will open on May 24 on Carnaby Street in London. The 2,000-square-foot, double-fronted store will span two levels to showcase Tala’s complete activewear collections under one roof for the first time. The design of the store is being...

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Belgium to host world’s largest Zara store

Inditex will open the world’s largest Zara store in Antwerp. The opening, scheduled for mid-2026, will be part of the Meir Corner project, an ambitious urban regeneration initiative that seeks to revitalise the city centre. Beyond a commercial expansion strategy, the opening aims to serve as a model of integration between retail and sustainable...

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Kurt Geiger expands US retail footprint & opens debut store in Miami, Florida

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger London has opened its first-ever store in Miami, Florida, as it continues to expand across North America. Located at Aventura Mall, a popular shopping destination, the new 2,102 square foot store reflects the brand's colorful aesthetic and offers Kur Gegier's full range of women's shoes,...

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Will ChatGPT's new shopping feature boost impulse buying?

As artificial intelligence weaves its way into the fabric of daily life, new technologies and features have taken a decidedly retail turn. OpenAI's unveiling of ChatGPT's new shopping feature, embedded within its GPT-4o and 4o-mini models, marks a significant evolution in how consumers might discover and ultimately acquire goods, including those...

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Global Luxury Retail Report 2025: More openings, rents rise again

The latest Savills Global Luxury Retail 2025 Report shows that global luxury retail continued to withstand economic challenges, with core markets experiencing strong rental growth in 2024. Prime rents increased or remained stable in over 75 percent of the 21 regions surveyed. After the number of new openings slowed in 2023, this trend reversed...

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Forever 21 expected to close all 354 US stores on May 1

Forever 21 is officially shutting its doors. The fast fashion retailer is believed to be preparing to close all of its 354 US stores today, May 1. This is according to court documents obtained by USA Today. The company’s operator, F21 OpCo, had been given until April 30 to find a buyer for the brand, however, no such party has stepped forward....