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Wrap up warm: How outerwear pop-ups are cocooning us in comfort and creativity

Outerwear brands have been turning up the heat recently with physical activations that transform shopping into an immersive sensory journey. These aren’t your average spots to try on jackets; they’re thoughtfully designed spaces where texture, storytelling, and emotion come to life. From Burberry’s tribute to British parks to The North Face’s...

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Malbon Golf opens three new stores in Chicago, Washington DC & Scottsdale

Sportswear and lifestyle brand Malbon Golf has opened three new retail locations in Chicago, Washington DC, and Scottsdale. Located at 883 W Randolph St in Chicago, Illinois, 1265 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Georgetown, Washington, DC, and 030 Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, Arizona, respectively, the new stores carry the LA-based brand’s complete...

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Retail Renaissance: Global markets navigate economic turbulence with resilience - report

The global retail sector demonstrates remarkable resilience amid economic headwinds, with super-prime retail destinations maintaining tight vacancy rates and experiencing rental growth, according to the latest Main Street Across the World report by Cushman Wakefield. Despite luxury brands facing revenue slowdowns from 15 percent in 2022 to 0-4...

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US retailers brace for tough Holiday Season as consumers tighten belts

As the holiday shopping season approaches, retail and consumer product companies are facing a challenging environment, according to a new report from S&P Global Ratings. With consumers expected to rein in discretionary spending, retailers will need to sharpen their focus on value and promotions to drive traffic and sales. S&P forecasts holiday...

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Online shopping fraud in the UK is a 2.3bn pounds crisis

As the UK grapples with an unprecedented surge in fraudulent activity, new research from The Co-operative Bank has unveiled a concerning pattern in consumer vulnerability, with online shopping fraud emerging as the nation's most prevalent scam. The findings come as total losses to fraud reached 2.3 billion pouynds in 2023 — a startling 104 per...

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Navigating the new fashion landscape in 2025

The global fashion industry is bracing for a pivotal year in 2025, as structural changes in consumer behavior and macroeconomic headwinds force a fundamental rethink of traditional growth strategies. According to the latest BoF - McKinsey State of Fashion 2025 report, the industry faces a sobering reality: just 20 percent of executives expect...

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Online spend set to exceed last year's Christmas sales by 1.1 billion pounds

The festive season is fast approaching, and new data from leading consumer insights providers Experian and Reward suggests the retail sector is in for a lucrative end-of-year period. According to their analysis, British consumers are poised to splurge a staggering 28 billion pounds online during the pivotal 'Golden Quarter' - that's 1.1 billion...

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US retail sales pick up pace in September

Washington - Retail sales in the United States accelerated in September, according to government data released Thursday, a positive sign for consumption as the election approaches. Overall sales rose 0.4 percent to 714.4 billion dollars (549.8 billion pounds) between August and September, according to Commerce Department data, beating analysts'...

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Fourth Bloomie's from Bloomingdale's to open in New Jersey next month

US department store chain Bloomingdale's has announced the impending opening of its fourth Bloomie’s store. Located in the Grove Shopping Center in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, the store will open on November 14 and will be the first to feature an all-women's assortment, including ready-to-wear, beauty, accessories, and jewelry. The first Bloomie’s...

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Online retailers see sharp rise in retail fraud

The fashion and retail industry has seen a surge in account takeover fraud, as cases filed to the UK's National Fraud Database (NFD) jumped by 142 percent in the first half of 2024, according to data from Cifas, the UK's leading fraud prevention service. The increase poses a significant challenge for online retailers, particularly in the fashion...

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Queens Center in New York announces five new retail openings

Queens Center, a leading shopping center in Elmhurst, New York, operated by Macerich, has announced the addition of five new retail stores, including Gap, Primark, and H&M. Leading retailers Gap, Warby Parker, and Kiko Milano recently opened locations at the shopping center, while fashion brands Primark and H&M are set to open stores by the end...

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The cheapest cities to open a brick-and-mortar store in the UK

In a recent study examining the most cost-effective locations for establishing brick-and-mortar stores in the UK, Nottingham has emerged as the top choice for entrepreneurs. The research, conducted by business credit card experts at Capital on Tap, considered various factors including retail space costs, handyman rates, internet expenses, and...