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Urban Outfitters to open store on Champs-Elysées in Paris
The US label opened in Paris on rue de Rivoli in 2018, and is now targeting a prime location in the city, the Champs-Elysées. According to Knight Frank, it will open a new, 680 square-metre store at number 102.
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Footasylum opens ambitious Oxford Street store
Footasylum has opened its new flagship in what amounts to another vote of confidence in London’s Oxford Street. It opened Thursday as the retailer “continues to see strong demand for its branded streetwear offering”.
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Nike, Louis Vuitton, Chanel most valuable apparel brands: Survey
Nike has been ranked the world’s most valuable apparel brand, with a brand value of $31.3 billion, according to the Brand Finance Apparel 50 2023 survey.
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Sweden’s H&M Move launches latest outerwear collection
This autumn, H&M Move is to exploring the belief that one great functional wardrobe can unlock a world of outdoor activities with innovative and trademarked performance materials.
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Steve Madden chief defends appeal of Oxford Street
The ongoing bid to revitalise one of London’s key shopping areas — Oxford Street — has received strong support from a major global retailer.
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LPP's reserved opens Milan flagship as part of refocus on W. Europe
Poland’s LPP is continuing the rollout of its Reserved chain in two key European markets and following news of new UK stores, it has just opened in Milan on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.
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JD Sports upbeat as first half continues strong track record globally
Like its fellow high-performer, JD Sports Fashion delivered its half-year results on Thursday and its became another business detailing rising sales and profits.
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Next expects higher profits as sales prove better than expected
Next delivered its usual very long report covering its half-year performance on Thursday and it showed that the company is continuing to see rising sales and profits. And it revised guidance for the full year upwards.
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Adidas CEO: Kanye West didn't mean antisemitic remarks
Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden has defended the artist formerly known as Kanye West, saying he didn't think the divisive celebrity meant the antisemitic remarks that led to his Yeezy collaboration with the giant being axed.
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Milan heats up with No. 21 and Roberto Cavalli
A muggy Milan of frequent showers on Wednesday as the Italian runway season opened, but a pair of steamy collections by two southern gentleman – Alessandro Dell’Acqua and Fausto Puglisi to ignite the season.
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Milan: Antonio Marras and Fendi's 'femmes fatales'
Milanese couturiers, from Fendi to Antonio Marras, imagined a woman who was both elegant and relaxed, with an appreciation for fine fabrics and a certain sophistication in clothing.
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ASOS to close Outlet department
Digital fashion giant ASOS is set to close its discount outlet department, home to its non-strategic third-party brands.
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Calvin Klein to open a store on the Champs-Elysées
The brand is set to open a new store at number 44 of the Parisian avenue, recently occupied by the ephemeral "Stranger Things" concept store. CK will have a 440 m2 space ready for the Olympic Games.
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H&M adds return fee for UK online orders
With costs continuing to rise across the retail landscape, H&M has become the latest fashion giant to introduce a charge for returning items online, joining retailers such as Boohoo, Zara, New Look, and Uniqlo.
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Sunspel names Raul Verdicchi as its new CEO
British luxury brand Sunspel has named Raul Verdicchi as its new CEO, effective immediately, with Nicholas Brooke, owner and CEO since 2005, remaining as Executive Chairman.
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Lagoped completes €5.7 million funding round, wants to expand internationally
The emerging French brand founded in 2018 and committed to creating a range of sustainable outdoor activity apparel has announced it has raised €5.7 million in capital.
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