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MAY 13, 2022

French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris announces the opening of two stores in iconic London shopping destinations Carnaby Street and Kings Road, marking the brand’s entry into the UK. A second 1,300 sq ft store will open at 109 Kings Road in June which will carry the womenswear and junior lines.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. New Balance launched its first Australian UCC store in Bondi last year and after a positive reception, it opened its Melbourne location in Chadstone. In 2023 New Balance reported worldwide sales of US$6.5

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

The 1,500 sq ft store features popular products, accessories and well-known bestsellers all created by the founder and former make-up artist Aimee Connolly. Over the past 12 months, Victoria Square has welcomed significant fashion and lifestyle brands for their regional debuts and flagship locations in Northern Ireland.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Crep Collection Club, the trend-led sneaker specialists, have opened their first standalone store, whilst accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla has launched its debut space at the destination, following the success of its established online and concession presence.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Located on Merry Hill’s upper level, Ted Baker ’s newly opened 2,500 sq ft store stocks its signature collections of womenswear and menswear, including a unique range of iconic prints and styles. Also on offer is the brand’s comprehensive range of footwear and accessories, featuring the latest new season edits as well as trademark favourites.

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MAY 30, 2023

Australian fashion label Kivari has opened two new retail stores – at Bondi Junction and Burleigh Heads. This takes its network of boutiques in major locations to six, with further stores planned as the company expands. The new area is located on Level 3 of Westfield Bondi Junction.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Australian fashion brand RM Williams has opened its flagship store at Rundle Mall in Adelaide. The 227sqm store offers distinct sections for each of the brand’s product categories, similar to the previous location established in Perth.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Armadale’s High Street has become one of the most expensive shopping destinations in Melbourne and the row of retailers is essentially a who’s who of Australian fashion. All the connotations that come with high street shopping carry through to Armadale’s High Street with its pedestrian walkways lined with shops.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The new 27,000 sq ft store will offer customers much-loved brands and designer labels at affordable prices – with the retailer’s clothing, accessories, homeware and beauty offers stocked. The unit, which has been signed on a 15-year lease, is located in a prime position on the ground floor, next to M&S.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Australian luggage brand July recently launched its first US bricks-and-mortar location in the heart of New York City’s shopping-centered neighborhood, SoHo, at 127 Greene Street. New York City was an obvious choice for the brand to locate its first US store said Athan Didaskalou, July’s co-founder and director.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Shaftesbury has today announced that British fashion brand The Ragged Priest has opened a new flagship store in Seven Dials, the heart of London’s West End. The Ragged Priest’s Seven Dials site is set out over two floors, spanning a total of 975 sq ft, making it the fashion brand’s largest location to date.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Landlord CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) celebrates the opening of JD, the leading sports fashion retailer in the UK and its 4,453 sq ft regional flagship at the Ashley Centre, Epsom. This includes footwear and clothing from leading brands such as Nike, adidas, The North Face, and Puma.

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MAY 31, 2023

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Odd Muse, the independent ‘investment fashion’ label, has returned to The Yards , Covent Garden for its second pop-up, following its highly successful debut bricks-and-mortar experience at the destination last month.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Iconic French fashion brand Longchamp has just opened the doors to a newly renovated apartment at the ‘Paris end’ of Melbourne’s Collins Street in a way that is très chic. Globally in 2024, the luxury goods market is projected to generate US$369 billion in revenue, with fashion being the largest segment, reaching a market volume of US$115.90

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Railpen, the investment manager for the £35bn Railways Pension Scheme, has announced Police, the Italian fashion accessories brand, has opened a new location in Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village. Starting as a unisex eyewear brand, it now sells a range of fashion accessories.

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JULY 14, 2022

The Nike Style concept store is located in the bustling Hongdae neighbourhood, which is known for its art and fashion culture. Gender-agnostic zones are featured throughout the store for fleece, tops, footwear, accessories, and other style-led collections.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

This coincides with the announcement that iFix and Pizza Hut will also be joining the line up while Hollister has recommitted its future to the centre, relocating to the former Disney Store unit. family of brands, Hollister will continue to offer its apparel, fragrances, and accessories to Manchester shoppers from this new location.

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MARCH 27, 2024

Liz Fraser is the CEO and brand president of iconic American accessories brand Kate Spade New York. Prior to joining the c-suite Fraser started her distinguished career in luxury retail apparel and fashion as a merchandising manager for Calvin Klein. The second pod location opened at Hampton University in Virginia last year.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Global fashion label Calvin Klein has launched its first multi-brand lifestyle store in Brisbane, as part of its expansion plan in Australia. The new store will also feature the Calvin Klein women’s and men’s clothing lines.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

HOKA® (a division of Deckers Brands) has launched its first ever retail location in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden, located at 2-3 James Street. ft flagship store showcases the full line of footwear, apparel, and accessories under one roof for the first time. The 1750 sq.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The iconic Australian fashion and travel bag company has changed its name from Strandbags to Strand as part of a modernisation strategy that will affect every element of the business. We needed to move forward to become a fashion and lifestyle business, [and] shift perception through this new brand positioning,” McGahan said.

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

This includes new signings, re-gears, refurbishments, and renewals, showcasing operator confidence in the leading location. Spanning 2,500 sq ft, Ted Baker Merry Hill will stock the brand’s full range of womenswear, menswear, footwear and accessories.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

The new store stocks the brand’s authentic apparel collection alongside a full range of accessories, further diversifying the destination’s retail line-up. Icon Outlet at The O2 is the perfect location to expand Superdry’s UK outlet store collection, as well as increasing our presence within the capital.

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JUNE 20, 2022

French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris has opened a new flagship store in iconic London shopping destination Carnaby Street, marking the brand’s entry into the UK. Bringing Parisian attitude and a sense of free spirit to London, the first shop is located at 3 Carnaby Street. IKKS Paris Store – Credit James Mason.

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JULY 17, 2023

The units will be located on the reimagined Market Street and Lamb Street in the heart of the historic London market. Kill The Cat – is expanding to its second location on 14 Market Street in mid July. The Spitalfields Estate welcomes 11 new brands following the unveiling of its relaunch after over 18 months of renovations.

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JUNE 27, 2022

Renowned fashion and home furnishings retailer, Laura Ashley, has recently opened a new section in Braehead’s NEXT Home store, selling a range of furniture and homeware products. Lids, which sells fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, has signed on a c.1,000 1,000 sq ft space.

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MARCH 14, 2022

Following the opening of a bold and distinctly industrial space inside the world-renowned Hyundai COEX, the brand unveils yet another site in the Korean capital, this time located in the famed Lotte Department Store, Jamsil.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Tiffany & Co has collaborated with Nike to release the Nike x Tiffany & Co Air Force 1 1837 sneakers and a limited-edition sterling silver accessories range. The sneakers, which will be available on March 7, are made of premium black suede, have a Tiffany Blue-coloured Swoosh, and co-branded silver elements over each heel.

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JULY 24, 2023

Retailer confidence at Northern Ireland’s premier designer outlet is continuing to soar as existing tenants take more space to increase stock and add new lines. Retail Director at The Boulevard, Chris Nelmes said: “ We are extremely encouraged by the steady stream of retailer expansions and investments at The Boulevard in recent times.

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APRIL 9, 2021

Designed as an inspirational place to meet, explore and shop; Frasers boasts a range of beauty, fashion, premium and contemporary accessories and designer childrenswear. Located in the Mander Centre, in a unit once home to a Debenhams, Frasers Group have invested millions to transform the building into a premium shopping destination.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2024

American fashion brand Kith has returned to the location of its first Manhattan flagship to open a women-dedicated store , in which olive trees grow up through display podiums. Oak flooring is laid in a grid pattern transversed by walnut strips, and the darker wood also lines the fitting rooms.

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APRIL 14, 2021

St David’s Cardiff has announced the signing of global fashion brand ZARA, opening a new flagship this summer. The signing of ZARA – the pinnacle brand of global fashion leader Inditex – is a demonstration of confidence in the resilience of Cardiff, and in St David’s as a market leading shopping destination in the UK.

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JULY 28, 2022

Launched in 2017 in Hong Kong and aimed at fashion-forward early adopters, Fused Footwear offers customisable shoes that are fully 3D printed. While the company soon pivoted to foot scanning solutions for podiatrists, it was then that Holthuizen was inspired to launch his own line of 3D-printed footwear. New horizons. Fundraising woes.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

The founder and creative director hit the runway straight out of fashion school showcasing his first collection in a Kings Cross car park at Australian Fashion Week in 2009. Now, the brand is a permanent fixture in the New York Fashion Week program, presenting a new collection each season.

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MAY 6, 2024

This is in line with the brand’s strategy of being direct-to-consumer first. “At Thai shoppers, especially the youth, take pride and pleasure in putting their personal touch in fashion, according to Koul. One example of this is the Tailor Shop, where shoppers can make their apparel truly their own.

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MAY 13, 2024

Cheng explained that Sneaker Laundry’s main point of difference is its product line. Thailand made sense because of the population density, mature fashion industry and the booming luxury goods market, he said. Alternatively, they can drop it off at one of four locations in the city.

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JUNE 6, 2021

Green onyx lines the floors and walls of this fashion boutique in Rome by creative duo Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana. The Forte Forte store is located on Via Borgognona, a street in the heart of the Campo Marzio – the 4th rione, or district, of Rome – that was once full of artists. Fitting rooms have a plush interior.

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