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In Pictures: Khaite unveils spring pop-up at Selfridges

US luxury label Khaite has unveiled a new pop-up experience at Selfridges spotlighting its spring 2026 collection. Running from March 2 to May 28, the installation intends to welcome customers into an “immersive landscape”, reflecting the collection’s concept of “movement, tension, and transformation”. Situated in the London department store’s...

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Princess Polly plots eight more US stores over next year

Fast fashion retailer Princess Polly is accelerating its retail expansion. The a.k.a. Brands-owned label has confirmed eight new store openings throughout the second half of 2026 and into early 2027. New locations due to unveil a store in the latter part of this year include Houston, Texas; Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Edina, Minnesota....

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LSpace opens its first pop-up store in Miami

Women’s swimwear and resortwear brand LSpace has opened its first retail location outside of California in Miami Beach, Florida. Located on Collins Avenue, the opening of the 1,300 square foot pop-up store coincides with the upcoming spring break period, as well as Miami Swim Week, as LSpace aims to position itself in the center of the swim and...

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Uniqlo partners with The New York Public Library as it opens three new stores in NYC

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has partnered with The New York City Public Library as it expands its presence across the city through three new NYC retail openings this spring. The new year-long partnership sees Uniqlo support The New York City Public Library and its mission to offer free access to books and programs that support learning by...

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BAPE enters Canada with first store

A Bathing Ape (BAPE) has opened its inaugural store in Canada, marking the brand’s first entry into the region. To celebrate, BAPE is offering a curation of exclusive items designed specifically for the store opening. Located at 1028 Alberni Street in Vancouver, the new location builds on broader North American expansion efforts by the Japanese...

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Mango expands Ireland presence with new store in Limerick

Spanish fashion giant Mango has unveiled a new store in Limerick, Ireland, expanding its presence in the region amid a wider retail rollout. Located on O’Connell Street, within a prominent building in the city centre, the store was hailed as a “strong endorsement of Limerick’s continued growth” by director general of Limerick City and County...

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KNWLS opens pop-up concept store during LFW

KNWLS has unveiled a temporary concept store in London during the city’s ongoing fashion week, designed to reflect what a physical space of the British label could look like. Open from February 20 to 23, and located at The Painting Rooms, the store offers an edit of core and exclusive pieces from the brand’s SS26 collection. Its interior is...

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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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Aritzia acquires Fred Segal as it accelerates US expansion

Aritzia has acquired Fred Segal from Fred Segal Family LLC, as the Canadian womenswear brand continues on its strong growth path across North America and potentially Europe. In addition to purchasing the Fred Segal brand, intellectual property, and trademarks, Aritzia has also secured the lease for 8100 Melrose Avenue, the original location of...

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The RealReal to reopen its flagship store in San Francisco

The RealReal is set to reopen the doors of its flagship store in San Francisco, as the global marketplace for the resale of luxury goods seeks to strengthen its connection to the city in which it was founded, while showing its support for the revitalization of the city’s downtown area. The San Francisco flagship, located at 253 Post Street, is...

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Crew Clothing continues retail expansion, confirms new Kent store

Crew Clothing is continuing its retail expansion, this time with a new store due to open at Bluewater, a shopping centre in Kent. Scheduled to open February 26, the 1,050 square foot space intends to reflect Crew’s signature identity, evident in a “relaxed coastal spirit” that mirrors the brand’s windsurfing roots. The site builds on the British...

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Gymshark to enter Germany’s physical retail market with two retail partners

British activewear brand Gymshark is due to make its debut in the German retail market, opening two permanent retail spaces in multibrand sports retailer Engelhorn and department store Breuninger. Since 2022, the company has been slowly rolling out a global brick-and-mortar presence, after the opening of its first flagship store in London. It...