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The Children's Place partners with Al Othaim for Saudi Arabia re-enty

Children's wear retailer The Children's Place has entered into a new strategic partnership with Al Othaim Life Company to re-enter the Saudi Arabian market, with initial store openings planned for later this year, including a flagship store in Riyadh. The partnership represents a significant milestone in The Children's Place's broader...

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Astrid & Miyu strengthen US presence with debut LA store opening

London-based jewelry brand Astrid & Miyu has opened its first store in Los Angeles, as the brand makes its West Coast debut and strengthens its US presence. Located on the iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, the new store marks Astrid & Miyu’s third retail location in the US, building on the momentum of its previous retail openings in New...

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International and local fashion retailers continue to flock to Nashville

Nashville continues to evolve as more than just a music city, as the capital of Tennessee attracts more and more local and international fashion brands and retailers. Five fashion brands, including Brunello Cucinelli, Zimmermann, Staud, Malbon, and Eberjey, recently announced the opening of their debut stores in Wedgewood, highlighting the...

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Vivobarefoot to open its first-ever US flagship store in New York City

British footwear brand Vivobarefoot is set to open its debut flagship store in the United States in New York City. Located in the trendy neighborhood of SoHo, the new 1,500 square foot store will open in June 2026, months after the functional footwear brand opened its regional headquarters in the US in Austin, Texas. The debut US flagship marks...

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Kookaï to open debut UK store on Carnaby Street, London

Australian-owned womenswear retailer, Kookaï, is set to open its debut, permanent UK retail store on Carnaby Street, in London. The flagship store, located at 37 Carnaby Street, spans 1,800 square feet and will mark the national debut of Kookaï’s refreshed brand direction. The upcoming store opening, set to open its doors to the public sometime...

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Edikted to open first-ever retail store outside the US in Soho, London

American fashion brand Edikted is set to open its first-ever European store in Soho, London’s West End, as it expands overseas. The digitally native Gen Z brand recently signed with Shaftesbury Capital to open its debut store outside the United States. Edikted’s new UK flagship store, located at 52-55 Carnaby Street, measures 4,800 square feet...

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French fashion house Loulou de Saison seeks investment to fuel US and Asia growth

In late 2025 or early 2026, Loulou de Saison plans to open up 20 percent of its capital. This move aims to strengthen the company's structure and accelerate its international development, particularly in the US and Asia. It will also support the opening of new boutiques and the development of strategic partnerships. Loulou de Saison is an...

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Paris/64 opens its first international store in SoHo, New York City

Spanish accessories brand Paris/64 is set to open its first international store in New York this month. Located in the heart of SoHo, at 465 Broadway, the opening underlines a key milestone in the brand’s retail strategy. With the US market accounting for 35 percent of the brand’s global revenue, the store's opening underscores strong consumer...

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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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Cos opens its first store in Washington State

London-based fashion brand Cos has opened its first store in Washington State. Situated at 575 Bellevue Square, in Bellevue, the new store spans 228 square meters and features an in-house design with a thoughtfully selected color and texture palette that creates a welcoming atmosphere. The store facade is finished in an Armourcoat clay lime...

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Wax London strengthens presence in the US with new logistics partner

British menswear label Wax London has signed on a new logistics partner in the United States, as it strengthens its presence across the nation. Working with a local shipping partner in Columbus, Ohio, the London-based menswear brand is now able to ship products directly to its customers in the US from within the country for the first time. In...

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Aritzia opens first-ever store in Utah

Canadian design house and apparel retailer Aritzia has opened a new store in Salt Lake City, Utah, as it continues to experience robust growth in the country. The first store from Aritzia to open in the state, the opening at Fashion Place underscores the brand’s dedication to its customers in Utah and its ongoing growth strategy throughout the...