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Report: Retail innovation for a competitive advantage

Today, consumers are used to making online purchases with a single click, whether it be via a social media channel, an app, or a store platform. They expect to receive online deliveries in 30 minutes or less and shop in virtual stores in the metaverse. Rather than physically trying on clothes, they use augmented reality smart mirrors from the...

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Finisterre opens largest store to-date in London

Cornwall-based sustainable surfing and outdoor B-Corp brand Finisterre, founded by British surfer Tom Kay in 2003, has relocated and upsized its London store in Covent Garden to open its largest retail space to date, building on its continual growth in the UK. The new 2,702 square foot London flagship at 47-49 Neal Street is 80 percent bigger...

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Pinterest launches shoppable print magazine with Real Simple

Social media platform Pinterest and Real Simple magazine have joined forces to create a shoppable issue named "Best & Brightest." The collaboration features over 120 curated products, with QR codes embedded in each magazine segment that lead readers to corresponding Pinterest boards, where articles can be purchased. The issue launched on...

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Arc’teryx opens first ‘Alpha’ store concept in Toronto

Performance apparel retailer Arc’teryx has unveiled a new store concept in Toronto, Canada, aimed at “reinforcing the brand’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement”. Dubbed ‘Alpha’, the new format will roll out through future store openings starting summer 2024, with each location to act as a hub for community engagement and a...

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24S presents “Parisian Playground” in collaboration with LVMH Prize winners

Luxury fashion e-commerce platform 24S is continuing its collaboration with the prestigious LVMH Prize for the sixth consecutive year, commemorating the emergence of new designer talent through an exclusive capsule collection. Unveiled in May, the collection is a testament to the creative prowess of the three winners from the 2023 edition:...

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GU to open its first-ever overseas flagship store in SoHo, NYC

GU, the sister brand to Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo, has announced plans to open its first overseas flagship store in SoHo, New York City, in addition to its online store this fall. The news comes not long after parent company Fast Retailing revealed its ambitious expansion plans for GU to make its mark in the United States and Europe. This...

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UK Retailers embrace multifaceted strategy to boost sales, says study

New research from American Express has revealved that UK retailers are embracing a multifaceted approach to drive sales growth this year, with a strategic focus on both physical expansion and digital enhancement. Surveying 500 senior decision-makers across the retail and hospitality sectors, Amex's study delves into the challenges, investment...

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Lanvin opens a boutique in Cannes

French luxury fashion house Lanvin has opened a pop-up boutique in Cannes for the summer, which will evolve into a permanent store in 2025, featuring the brand’s new global concept. Situated along the prestigious Boulevard de la Croisette, the boutique sits close to where Jeanne Lanvin opened a boutique within the Royal Hôtel in the 1920s and...

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Crew Clothing to open Canterbury store

British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing will unveil its latest retail venture in the historic city of Canterbury. Situated within the Whitefriars shopping center, the brand's newest 112 square foot emporium is slated to commence operations on Thursday, May 16th. The new location will create 7 new jobs in the local area. Since its inception in the...

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Etro's Middle East expansion sees new store opening in Bahrain

Italian luxury house Etro continues its expansion across the Middle East with the inauguration of a new boutique at the Marassi Galleria Mall in Bahrain. The store opening follows recent openings in Riyadh and Dubai, solidifying the brand's foothold in the region. Nestled on the ground floor of the Marassi Galleria Mall, the boutique is designed...

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Bared Footwear opens first US store

Australian footwear brand Bared Footwear has opened its first US store in New York City, expanding its global footprint after 15 years of predominantly selling footwear in its home country of Australia. Located on Spring Street, in New York City’s SoHo neighbourhood, the store marks the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location outside of...

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India's luxury market poised for expansion, says Barclays

India's luxury market is primed for substantial growth, according to Barclays, with forecasts indicating an annual expansion of 15 percent to 25 percent over the next seven years. This trajectory could elevate the market's value to an impressive 23 billion euros to 38 billion euros. The driving force behind this surge, Barclays notes, is India’s...