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Champs Sports launches revised store concept

Champs Sports, an American sportswear retailer and a subsidiary of Foot Locker, has unveiled its renewed retail concept in Tampa, Florida, and Portland, Oregon. The reimagine retail concept was created to offer customers an enhanced brand journey through a more immersive retail experience. The new concept introduces a more inviting, modernized...

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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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69 percent of US consumers still willing to give up data for a better retail experience

Following recent data breaches at Adidas, Dior, and The North Face, consumers are trusting fashion brands less and less when it comes to their personal details. However, a new study, The Trust in CX, by Press Ganey Forsta, has found that the large majority of US consumers are still open and willing to share their data if it would offer them a...

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Study: Branded clothing sector contributes almost 332 billion euros to EU economy

A study released by the European Branded Clothing Association (EBCA) today presents new findings from Oxford Economics, which reveals that the European branded clothing sector contributes 331.8 billion euros to the EU’s GDP annually, which is nearly 2 percent of the total EU economy. It also highlights the sector’s role in driving jobs, trade...

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NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show to make European debut in Paris this September

Details of the first European edition of NRF: Retail’s Big Show Europe, taking place in Paris from September 16 to 18, were presented this morning in Milan. The event, which has always been held in New York, aims to unite the established missions of Paris Retail Week (Comexposium Group) and the renowned National Retail Federation (NRF). Arnaud...

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Psycho Bunny returns to its root with new store opening in Queens, New York

Montreal-based menswear brand Psycho Bunny is returning to its roots with the opening of its newest store in Queens, New York. Located at the Queens Center Mall, the opening underscores the brand’s homecoming as it was originally founded in New York City 20 years ago. A full-circle moment for Psycho Bunny, the brand has grown into a globally...

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1/3 of Retail executives to adjust pricing over tariffs concerns

Concerns over tariffs have yet to be calmed, as US consumers and retailers alike remain pessimistic in regard to the impact of rising prices. 27 percent of US consumers polled by TransUnion, a credit reporting agency, expressed worry about their household finances for the next 12 months - but they are not alone. Retail executives across the...

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Aventura Mall voted 'Best Mall' by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Aventura Mall, located in Miami-Dade, Florida, has been voted the ‘Best Mall’ in America by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The recognition further cements Aventura Mall’s position as one of the leading shopping centers in South Florida and nationwide. The 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, which spotlight excellence in travel and...

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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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Father’s Day spending to reach record $24 billion

Father’s Day spending is set to reach a record-breaking 24 billion dollars this year, according to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This number is up from 22.4 billion dollars last year and is more than the former record of 22.9 billion dollars in 2023. “Americans are embracing meaningful traditions and...

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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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JW PEI opens first pop-up store in NYC & debuts ready-to-wear line

Los Angeles-based fashion brand JW PEI has opened its first-ever pop-up store in New York City. Located at 42 Crosby Street in Soho, the pop-up opens on June 6 and marks the brand’s retail debut in New York City as well as the official launch of its first-ever ready-to-wear collection. Exterior of JW PEI debut pop-up in NYC Credits: JW PEI...