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Inside Fabletics' European strategy: Executives talk wholesale growth and market challenges

Fabletics is continuing to grow its wholesale business alongside its core digital clothing subscription service. The US athleisure provider is focusing on retailers such as Peek&Cloppenburg. Partnerships with gyms and reality TV star Khloé Kardashian are also boosting the brand's visibility. Mark Ralea, general manager of Fabletics Europe, and...

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Sweden's Stylein expands into the UK and Germany

Stylein is continuing its European expansion. Following its UK launch with luxury retailers such as Selfridges, Harrods and Liberty, the brand is now entering Germany, it announced on Monday. The initial launch will be in stores belonging to the Berlin-based luxury department store operator, KaDeWe Group, including KaDeWe in Berlin, Alsterhaus...

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Cole Haan opens new store in Virginia, as it expands in key US markets

American lifestyle brand Cole Haan has opened a new store at the Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia, as it continues to expand in key markets across the country. The new 1,800-square-foot store features a reimagined retail concept from Cole Haan, developed to offer consumers an elevated shopping experience. The concept includes a classic...

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Streetwear brand LFDY expands into France

Live Fast Die Young Clothing GmbH (LFDY) is expanding into France. The company is opening its first store in Paris. The Düsseldorf-based streetwear brand plans to open the doors of its first French shop at 33 Rue du Temple in the Marais district of Paris in November, LFDY announced on Tuesday. The company will present itself over 100 square...

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H&M expands into Brazil with São Paulo store

Swedish fashion retailer H&M expands into a new market with Brazil. H&M has opened its first Brazilian store in the Iguatemi Shopping centre in São Paulo, the retailer announced on Monday. The company also launched its e-commerce platform in the country. This marks the first time H&M has simultaneously launched a physical and digital presence in...

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Premiumisation and North American expansion mark PdPaola's 10 years

On the verge of celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Spanish jewellery firm PdPaola, created by siblings Paola and Humbert Sasplugas, is at a decisive moment in its global evolution. Under the leadership of Jason McNary, appointed CEO of the North American subsidiary in August 2024, the company has completed its first year of operations in the...

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Hoka: insights into first Germany store in Berlin

Hoka has opened its first German store in Berlin on the popular Kurfürstendamm shopping street. The store has been designed to combine the sporting component with the lifestyle of the local community. The US footwear brand, owned by Deckers Brands, announced this on Tuesday. The design of the space is based on Hoka’s outdoor roots in the...

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Mango opens 50th store in the US

Mango has successfully opened its 50th store in the United States, as the Spanish fast-fashion retailer continues to push forward with its expansion plan. The new Mango store, located in Washington Square, Portland, Oregon, is the eighth of approximately 20 new stores that the retailer aims to open this year across the US, with the aim of...

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Nordstrom Rack to open a new store in Florida

Seattle-based department store chain Nordstrom, Inc. is set to open a new Nordstrom Rack store in Pompano Beach, Florida, come fall 2026. The expansion is part of the company’s broader efforts to grow its presence and market share in the region. "We look forward to being a part of the Pompano Beach community and serving our customers with an...

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Australian design studio St. Agni launches NYC residency in SoHo

Independent Australian design studio St. Agni has opened its first-ever residency in the US. The space, located in SoHo, New York City, sees the studio expand its presence to the United States for the first time, a significant milestone. The space, located on Greene Street, was designed by New York City-based French interior designer Louis...

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Madhappy opens debut flagship store in New York City

Los Angeles-based apparel brand Madhappy is set to open its debut flagship store in New York City this weekend, marking its first permanent retail location in the city. Located in the heart of Nolita, the 1,800-square-foot brick-and-mortar store is the brand’s second store to open in the United States following the opening of its first store in...

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Oofos opens debut retail locations in the US

Active and recovery footwear brand Oofos has opened its first-ever retail stores across the US. The new store opening and set to open in May and June are at Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia; the Mall of Georgia in Buford; and the Florida Mall in Orlando, all strategically selected high-traffic sites within pivotal regional markets. Initially...