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Canada’s Garage launches in the UK with first two stores

Canadian-born brand Garage has made its first official steps into the UK market with its first store opening at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. This debut location will be followed by an additional store on Oxford Street, due to open March 27. Both sites intend to serve as full expressions of the Montreal brand’s global identity, offering its...

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What to expect in UK fashion retail in 2026: Store closures, expansions, and new entries

The UK retail market navigated a turbulent 2025. This dynamic year saw some brands abandon their brick-and-mortar presence, while others embraced new opportunities. The shifting landscape is set to continue into the new year, with a wave of store closures, expansions, and fresh market entries expected to shake things up. Here is a breakdown of...

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Canadian brand Garage to open debut UK store

Montreal-based Canadian brand Garage, known for its elevated off-duty essentials, will open its first-ever flagship store in the UK in 2026, as it looks to expand its presence into Europe. In a statement, Garage said they’ve secured a unit on London’s Oxford Street to bring its signature pink branding and unapologetically style to UK consumers....

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Groupe Dynamite eyes 1.7 billion dollar valuation in new IPO

Canadian retailer Groupe Dynamite has announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO) in its home region, with which it is targeting a price of between 19 and 23 dollars per share, potentially raising approximately 300 million dollars. This would put its valuation at around 1.7 billion dollars. According to the company, which owns...

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Fashion

Garage launches debut activewear collection

Garage has launched its first-ever activewear collection, 'Active,’' as the Canadian women's wear brand expands its 'Off-Duty' category. The debut activewear collection includes 15 new styles made from breathable fabric with four-way stretch and designed for physical activities. Pieces in the new 'Active' collection include a sculpt zip-up...

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Garage opens 100th store in the US amid rapid expansion push

Canadian-based womenswear retailer Garage has opened its 100th store in the United States as part of its expansion plan. The latest retail location, Arrowhead Mall, Glendale, Arizona, signifies a major milestone for the brand as it successfully expands its strategy into the US. "We are very proud to offer another best-in-class shopping...

Groupe Dynamite Inc. appoints Stacie Beaver as President and Chief Operating Officer

Canadian-based women's wear retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) has announced the promotion of Stacie Beaver to the role of company president and chief operating officer. The promotion, effective April 17, is part of GDI’s broader commitment to its core values and the growth of its organization. With close to 30 years of experience within the...

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Garage launches first unisex collection

Fashion brand Garage has launched its first-ever capsule of unisex apparel. The collection is anchored in everyday basics and novelty pieces with a special focus on earth tones and heavy fleece. Officially dubbed GARAGE FOR ALL, the unisex campaign was directed by multi-talented film director Mikey Alfred, known for directing the film North...