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Sportswear brand Lululemon opens first two stores in Antwerp and Brussels

The Canadian sportswear brand Lululemon is set to establish itself on Belgian high streets. Lululemon announced in a press release that it is opening its first two stores in Antwerp and Brussels this summer. In Antwerp, Lululemon has chosen Meir as its location. The sportswear brand will offer products for men and women in various categories -...

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Ana Luisa prepares for US retail rollout, as it opens its second store in New York City

Now seems like an unlikely time for many retailers and brands to invest in their retail strategy. With many fashion and accessories brands grappling with increasing unpredictability, global trade turmoil, supply chain issues, and a slow in consumer demand, some, like direct-to-consumer (DTC) jewelry brand Ana Luisa, are jumping headfirst into...

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A look into Puig's retail strategy for Dries Van Noten

Madrid – The most perfect harmonisation of universes around fashion and beauty supports Puig’s diversified business model. This is what could be discovered behind the walls of the new Dries Van Noten “boutiques”, one of the main houses in the Spanish multinational’s portfolio, which just opened in London and Tokyo. These openings serve as a...

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Lids launches renewed store concept to enhance the retail experience

Sportswear retailer Lids has launched a new, reinvented store concept specially designed to enhance the shopping experience. Focusing on personalization, the revised store format includes a modernized layout and a customization zone alongside a broader range of localized and exclusive products. The retail concept places greater emphasis on...

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Frasers Group to launch Sports Direct in ANZ region with Accent Group

Frasers Group has secured a 25-year strategic retail agreement with Accent Group that will see its sportswear retailer, Sports Direct, launch across Australia and New Zealand. The company said it is planning to open 100 stores in the region, with further opportunities among other retail and business segments to be potentially explored in the...

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Halara hosts debut pop-up events on the West Coast

Online athleisure wear brand Halara is hosting its first-ever pop-up events on the West Coast this spring. Located at The Grove in Los Angeles and the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California, each pop-up retail experience will include fitness events, the opportunity to shop the brand’s collections in person, and exclusive giveaways....

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Thierry Guibert, CEO of Lacoste: 'Our ambition in the American market is significant'

French fashion brand Lacoste (MF Brands group) inaugurated its New York flagship store on Thursday. A prime location on 5th Avenue now houses the brand's products, reflecting its strong financial performance. The store, spanning nearly 10,000 square feet, is presented as "a showcase of Lacoste's expertise in the US," according to the press...

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Primark opens second store in Virginia at Potomac Mills

Irish value fashion retailer Primark has opened its second store in Virginia. Located at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge, the new Primark store spans more than 32,000 square feet and features an extensive selection of the retailer's offerings, including apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty, and homeware. The new store opening at Potomac Mills...

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Spanish brand Paloma Wool opens its first-ever physical in New York

Madrid – Spanish fashion brand Paloma Wool, by designer Paloma Lanna, is finally making the definitive leap into the physical retail scene with the opening of its first permanent store. This new monobrand point of sale has just been inaugurated by the brand in none other than New York. Located at 425 Broome Street, in the heart of New York's...

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Todd Snyder strengthens presence in Boston

American menswear designer Todd Snyder has opened his second store in Boston to expand his presence in the city, building on the success of the brand’s Boston Seaport location. The new 2,200-square-foot store is located at 33 Boylston Street in the heart of The Street Chestnut Hill, an open-air shopping centre on Route 9 featuring more than 60...

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Mango Home opens first store, reveals plans for four more locations

Mango Home opened its first store in Barcelona this April as the brand revealed further plans to open four more stores within this concept during 2025. With a sales area of nearly 400 square meters, the very first Mango Home store offers a wide range of home goods. It is located at 586 Avenida Diagonal in Barcelona, one of the city's most...

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Mango opens first store in Las Vegas, Nevada

Spanish fast fashion retailer Mango has opened its first store in Las Vegas, Nevada, as it presses on with its expansion and brand consolidation strategy across the United States. Located in the Fashion Show Las Vegas Mall on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, the new store exclusively offers the brand’s womenswear line. “We are thrilled to continue...