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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Australian fashion icon Seafolly is expanding its footprint around the world, launching a dedicated e-commerce offer in the United Kingdom, as well as the ability to ship to Canada and New Zealand. With strong performance across Singapore, Seafolly is assessing further expansion opportunities within APAC.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Landsec has announced the launch of two new retail concepts at Bluewater in Kent. Following the announcement of its signing in July, Vanilla Bluewater has opened on the Upper Thames Walk adjacent to H&M, combining well priced fashion labels Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla for the first time.

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JUNE 20, 2023

The expansion also created 1,000 new jobs for the local area. It also includes new brand openings such as Bimba y Lola, Tezenis, and Oysho as well as existing brands at Garbera such as Sephora, Bershka, Levis, and Stradivarius who have taken on larger, updated spaces.

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MAY 12, 2021

Four years after launching online, Australian accessories brand Maison de Sabré has opened its first bricks-and-mortar store, an 85-square-metre pop-up on Pitt Street in Sydney that will serve as a testing ground for creative store concepts and services as the brand looks to expand its physical presence around the world.

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JUNE 28, 2022

Landsec , part of The St David’s Partnership, has today announced the signing of two premium fashion retailers for regional debuts. Carvela , the women’s footwear and accessories specialist, and international women’s fashion label Mint Velvet , are both set to open at St David’s Cardiff later this year. .

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MAY 24, 2024

Carlson, a longtime fan of the rowing aesthetic and classic collegiate and Americana styles popularised by designers such as Ralph Lauren, set out to create a company that redefined the concept of “prep”. The collection was well-received by fashion editors and consumers alike, with several items selling out almost immediately post-launch.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Designed as an aspirational place to explore and shop, Frasers Newbridge boasts a range of beauty, fashion, lifestyle, premium and contemporary accessories and childrenswear. Frasers Group has opened the doors to Frasers Newbridge, a dynamic 30,000 sq. ft retail destination in Ireland.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This market has long been key to the Levi’s East Asia Pacific expansion plans. The post From tailoring to tech, Levi’s brings next-gen concepts to life in Apac appeared first on Inside Retail. This, he said, provides a stable environment to do business.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Sydney Airport and Heinemann will jointly introduce Australia’s first domestic terminal “department store” concept next July at T2 and T3. Spanning 1765sqm in T2 and 506sqm in T3, the new retail space’s offerings range from apparel, accessories, watches, jewellery, perfumes, and wines to spirits.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

Central has now opened 28 of the popular lifestyle centre concepts in Thailand. Despite the fact that the Phuket malls are in a famously touristed area and will attract some tourist shopping, the Robinson lifestyle centre concept generally is much more targeted at Thais than international visitors.

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MARCH 14, 2022

A-COLD-WALL* has announced the launch of a second Seoul concept store-in-store this month. Located on the fourth floor of the storied Lotte Department Store, part of the MAN’s fashion division, this new site brings to life Samuel Ross’ singular vision across fifty-three square metres.

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JUNE 8, 2022

Chinese design studio Sun Concepts Office has accented the pale interior of the QYF boutique in Wuhan with straight, curved and squiggly metal fixtures. Otherwise, Sun Concepts Office left the store free of bulky display solutions so as to "protect the integrity of the space". Project credits: Design team: Sun Concepts Office.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG and US-based apparel and footwear company VF Corporation recently announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership to solidify their presence in the growing markets of Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Heinemann Australia has opened its new stores in Gold Coast Airport’s expanded terminal, after announcing the expansion earlier this year in March. Heinemann is launching 40 new brands to its offer at Gold Coast Airport, across the categories of wines, spirits, fragrances, confectionery, skincare, cosmetics, fashion, and accessories.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Streetwear fashion label Afends is expanding its footprint by launching two stores in Sydney, including a store in The Galleries and a concept retail location on Newtown’s King Street. The Galleries, the brand’s first Sydney flagship store, features a warm tone with floral installations throughout the store concept.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

After multiple discussions, one category the two found themselves drawn to was the concept of accessible luxury luggage for the international traveler. I had already understood the power of having sexy luggage and having luggage as a fashion accessory, as a status symbol. “It feels like we are just getting started.”

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JANUARY 13, 2022

The plans will see FLANNELS stores open in Dublin, Cork and Blanchardstown, all offering the very best in luxury fashion, through a world-class shopping destination and vibrant in-store experience. Building on the success of our new Frasers concept, this year will see the opening of multiple new Frasers stores in Newbridge and Cork.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

The company’s new financial targets include an organic growth of 7-9 per cent CAGR from 2023-2026, with a network expansion of about 3 per cent. The company aims to deliverer EBIT margin expansion and continue providing strong cash returns to shareholders. Revenue is thereby expected to reach DKK 34-36 billion (US$4.8-5

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But beyond the glamour of polo fields and a globally recognised brand lies a story of strategic expansion and a vision to dominate the fastest-growing retail market on the planet – India. These expansions are key drivers for growth, allowing us to cater to a broader customer base,” he stated.

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APRIL 21, 2023

Bershka, the international fashion retailer, today opens the doors to its new store at Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin’s largest retail and leisure destination. It will offer the latest womenswear and menswear collections, along with accessories, through a world-class and vibrant in-store experience.

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APRIL 8, 2021

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda is accelerating its global expansion plans with a total of 15 new brick-and-mortar stores and 12 shop-in-shops opening worldwide over the next six months. We are now entering the next chapter of our expansion, which is very exciting, with an acceleration of the internationalisation process.

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MAY 1, 2024

The concept will serve as a model for the company’s future store renovations and expansions and features a distinct storefront and in-store environment, expanded footwear and accessory selections, an emphasis on sustainability, dynamic digital fixtures and other technological advances.

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APRIL 21, 2024

Homewares is a typically fickle market, with trends coming and going according to global events, fashion and popular cultural influences. Ningbo Ucome Lighting has created a range of decorative table lamps that double as practical accessories like flower vases, fruit bowls or a wine decanter.

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MARCH 26, 2024

In a bid to enhance its global retail presence, Levi Strauss & Co recently unveiled the revitalised Levi’s store in Kyoto, Japan, featuring its NextGen store concept. The refurbished store boasts a significant expansion, now spanning an impressive 570 square metres, more than twice the size of the previous store, across four levels.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Following in the tradition of Japanese retailers like Loft, Daiso and Muji that bring chic to everyday items and are consummate visual merchandisers, Thailand’s Moshi Moshi has gone into full expansion mode with a concept that uses the same template. Some stores also sell pet accessories.

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JULY 6, 2022

In order to fund its product-line expansion, the business has turned to equity crowdfunding on Birchal – and met its initial target in a little over three hours. In 2014, the brand crowdfunded its initial concept on Kickstarter, in which consumers essentially fund a product’s creation, and get a product out of it at the end.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2022

As the on-trend Singaporean fashion and accessories brand launches new stores and a new focus on being eco-friendly, founder and CEO Keith Wong says it’s all part of keeping customers happy. Inside Retail Asia : Tell me about the new Taiwan store and what the store concept looks like.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In order to have a proper business transformation, we didn’t want to do it in a piecemeal fashion, we’ve taken a holistic approach,” William Pak, CEO of Esprit, told Inside Retail. According to Pak, it’s important for Esprit to become part of the fabric of the fashion world, its consumers and vendors. William Pak, CEO of Esprit.

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AUGUST 10, 2023

A key catalyst in this transformation is the rise of pop-up stores, which are not only contributing to this expansion but also introducing new dynamics into the luxury ecosystem. Different scenarios can be thought of in terms of “stretching” a fashion luxury brand’s scope. Luxury hotel ventures are one of the scenarios.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

New Balance is also expanding in Australia, this month opening a new concept store in Bondi Junction , Sydney. Communal experience Clark believes that the Bondi concept store stands out compared to competitor stores operating in a similar space. The [concept stores] are a manifestation of that global commitment,” he said.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The store – which features the latest in men’s and women’s training, running, golf and basketball apparel – coincides with the launch of the new Curry Flow 10 basketball shoe, with NBA player Steph Curry’s collection of apparel, shoes and accessories being a focus for the new store.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the year-end shopping season kicks off, Zalora , one of Asia’s leading online fashion retailers, and part of Global Fashion Group (GFG), is ramping up its marketing to capture consumers’ attention. The e-commerce player recently launched The Terminal by ZALORA, a real-world pop-up, which ran from November 2nd to November 13th.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Resale streetwear and lifestyle platform StockX is one of the hottest retailers at the moment, where customers can purchase exclusive, authenticated products from sneakers to handbags from sellers or its DropX model concept. Earlier this year, it entered the Australian market and in May, it opened an authentication hub in Melbourne.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The 38,000 sqft space underwent a substantial expansion, more than doubling in size, and now boasts a diverse array of offerings across 15 departments, encompassing over 3,000 products. But it’s not just about size; Muji Plaza Singapura has introduced innovative concepts that redefine the shopping experience.

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MAY 22, 2023

When people think of lingerie brands, Victoria’s Secret is usually the first that springs to mind, helped by its global fashion shows featuring famous models kitted out in its latest designs – affectionately dubbed “Angels.” Some of these were exposed in the Hulu documentary series Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Store expansion and optimisation LSKD’s next growth phase will include significant investment in bricks-and-mortar retail, and two new stores will open in Queensland in the coming months. Part of this expansion strategy is to give LSKD customers the ability to shop directly with the brand.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

US-based apparel chain Old Navy is reportedly exploring a possible expansion to India. Featuring the brand’s NextGen store concept, the space was designed to redefine the Indian shopping experience. Customers are now investing in products that are fashionable, but also functional and enduring in their relevance. “We

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