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Dream Pairs opens second retail location

Affordable footwear brand Dream Pairs has opened its second retail location in the United States, in Bergen Town Center, New Jersey. The new store sees the brand continue to roll out its expansion strategy to bring its offering to more consumers. The new Dream Pairs store features an extensive collection of women's shoes and accessories,...

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Will relocation and digitalisation help in the renaissance of France’s fashion retail sector?

Which industries, with the possible exception of emerging ones, bring only good news? Once thriving, the retail sector in the French textile and clothing industry is now facing a host of challenges. Competition from low-cost countries, the rise of e-commerce and changes in consumer habits have undermined what was once a dynamic sector. Far from...

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The future of retail and its stores: A new interior design for a new way of shopping

Valencia - In an eminently online moment, in which we can scroll to buy a T-shirt or some sneakers without leaving the sofa, what is the role of traditional stores? To answer this question, FashionUnited looked to industry experts and retail professionals who could elaborate on how the evolving position of the 'store' has changed. Among these...

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In New York: Bills addressing retail safety and model protection receive Senate approval

Two bills aimed at safeguarding workers in the fashion industry and beyond have received Senate approval in New York, seeing them – finally – be passed on to the state’s governor to be, potentially, signed into law. The Retail Worker Safety Act, introduced in early 2024, and the Fashion Workers Act, which has been waiting for approval for three...

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Asda to update George departments as part of 50 million pound retail investment

Supermarket giant Asda has outlined its plans for a 50 million pound store upgrade programme as it looks to improve the shopping experience of its customers. While the programme is set to be carried out over 170 stores in total, 50 of larger stores will receive major updates, including the introduction of new in-store services and features....

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Retail sales drop in April as wet weather impacts footfall

Retail sales in the UK took a slight hit in April, dropping 2.3 percent over the period as poor weather impacted footfall. According to figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), sales volumes fell across most sectors, including clothing, dropping below the previous figure of a 0.2 percent decline in March. Non-food stores saw their...

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Kizik opens two new stores as it expands US retail footprint

Hands-free footwear brand Kizik is expanding its retail footprint in the United States with the opening of two new stores in the Mall of America and the King of Prussia. The first of the two retail locations to open is in the Mall of America, Minnesota, the largest shopping mall in the US. Officially opening its doors to the public on May 17,...

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Miniso's American Dream: A look inside the new IP collection store and US expansion strategy

Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso is poised to take the United States by storm following the opening of its first IP collection flagship store in the iconic American Dream Mall, New Jersey, earlier this month. The new 4,000-square-foot store aims to build on the success of Minso's current retail offering in New York, including a Times Square...

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Retail inspiration: The latest store concepts from around the world

Retailers around the world are striving to improve the shopping experience. While one shop may pamper customers in-store with elements such as a lounge area, another could be looking to empower customers by promoting a 'do-it-yourself' motto through technology. Several retailers, such as London-based multi-brand LN-CC, are fighting their way out...

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Report: Retail innovation for a competitive advantage

Today, consumers are used to making online purchases with a single click, whether it be via a social media channel, an app, or a store platform. They expect to receive online deliveries in 30 minutes or less and shop in virtual stores in the metaverse. Rather than physically trying on clothes, they use augmented reality smart mirrors from the...

Sale and special offers: a closer look at the discounting practices in the fashion industry

Discounting has become somewhat of the norm in the fashion industry today, with clearance culture emerging as the solution to excess stock for many retailers and brands. But could this practice be doing more harm than good? This background piece looks at sale and discounting practices. Contents • In fact, there’s not always a sale on • What...

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10 steps to design the perfect point of sale, according to Scotta 1985

Valencia, Spain - In a world increasingly reliant on digitalisation, the question of a physical store’s current relevancy arises. Yet many brands remain steadfast in their commitment to the in-person shopping landscape, with some emphasising that physical retail brings ample benefits to brands that still invest in this sector. Co-founder of...