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Golden Goose continues US roll out of ‘Forward’ stores with new Dallas location

Footwear label Golden Goose is continuing the US roll out of its ‘Forward’ store concept, this time bringing the responsibly-minded idea to Dallas. Following the launch of the concept in New York and Miami, Golden Goose has debuted its third US Forward store at luxury shopping destination NorthPark Centre. At the store itself, the brand provides...

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Foot Locker brings new store concept to UK with largest regional flagship

Footwear retailer Foot Locker has unveiled its largest store in the UK, where it has introduced its ‘Re-imagined’ store concept for the first time in the region. Located in Birmingham’s Bullring, the new flagship store comes with three permanent areas to create what the company says is an “immersive sneaker experience”. This includes a Sneaker...

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WHP Global strikes up licensing deal to bring Vera Wang contemporary line to UK and Europe

WHP Global has signed a new licensing deal for Vera Wang that will see the launch of an “advanced contemporary” ready-to-wear line across the UK and Europe. The New York-based brand management firm has struck up the deal with the Batra Group, which has just launched its new luxury division. The agreement, initially reported on by WWD, marks the...

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Gymshark opens first European store in Amsterdam

British sportswear brand Gymshark opened a new store at Kalverstraat 178 in Amsterdam on June 21, 2025. The three-storey store boasts a total area of over 1,000 square metres. This marks the UK brand's first permanent brick-and-mortar location in continental Europe. Head of communications at Gymshark, Sam Kane, enthusiastically reflected on the...

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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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Saucony opens first UK flagship store

US footwear brand Saucony has opened its first flagship store in the UK. The new store is located at 4 James Street in London and officially opened on June 21, as announced by the Wolverine World Wide Inc. subsidiary on Wednesday. The London location is intended to be more than just a retail space: with an integrated café, rooms for community...

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Duer launches in Europe as it outlines ambitious North American expansion plans

Vancouver-based performance apparel brand Due has announced its launch in Europe as it outlines an ambitious retail expansion plan for North America. The retail expansion comes a decade after the brand was founded. Supported by a global network of 800 retail partners, a robust direct-to-consumer platform, and an expanding portfolio of branded...

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JD Sports opens first Canadian flagship store

JD Sports is venturing further into Canada with the opening of its first flagship store in the region. The British sportswear giant has selected Vancouver’s Robson Street for the launch, which continues to build on its ongoing North American growth strategy. JD already operates 33 stores across Canada, yet it has aspirations to grow this number...

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In Pictures: From Gentle Monster to Alhaja, summer’s most inventive pop-up shops

By setting up their pop-up shops around the world, brands took advantage of the summer period to meet new consumers and reconnect with their holiday clientele. A perfect opportunity to surprise by testing particularly inventive scenography. From Los Angeles to Paris, via New York and Ibiza, FashionUnited selected six pop-ups that stood out....

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Bluestar Alliance appoints new leadership at Palm Angels as expansion begins

Months after its takeover of Palm Angels, Bluestar Alliance has announced a number of leadership changes for the streetwear brand as it looks towards international growth and expanding product categories. The brand management firm, which also owns the likes of Off-White, Scotch & Soda and Hurley, has named Luca Donnini as Palm Angels’ general...

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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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JD Sports opens third US flagship store on Las Vegas Strip

British sportswear retailer JD Sports has unveiled its third US flagship store on the Las Vegas Strip, cementing its presence in a region in which it has enacted a growth and connection strategy. The 29,000 square foot flagship store houses the brand’s signature retail experience, including a curated product mix from global sportswear brands....