Hush opens first three standalone stores as it moves onto the high street
UK-founded womenswear brand Hush has opened its first three standalone stores, as it expands its predominantly online business into physical retail. The retailer has launched…
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McCain teams up with Alison Hammond to launch free chips-only restaurant in London
McCain has partnered with TV presenter Alison Hammond to launch CHIP, a free pop-up restaurant dedicated entirely to chips, featuring more than 1,000 possible flavour…
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[In the picture] Sligro downsizes its Antwerp flagship store
Sligro has reopened its flagship store in Antwerp North in a significantly smaller space, with a new layout, new shelves, and updated lighting. This allows professionals to shop…
Sports Direct enters Africa with store openings in Kenya
Sports Direct has made its African debut with two store openings in Kenya, through Frasers Group’s strategic partnership with Hudson Group.
Heydude wants to sell more in North America, but is unlikely to open new stores
The brand returned to growth in Q3 compared to its weak results last year, thanks largely to wholesale revenue from retail partners.
Flemish Kringwinkel thrift stores celebrate 25th anniversary with a new baseline
After 25 years, Kringwinkel is getting a new tagline and a more contemporary store concept. Under the slogan “Phenomenally Social,” the secondhand chain aims to communicate its…
In pictures: Paul Smith opens New York flagship to drive North American expansion
Paul Smith has opened a new flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York, bringing a residential-inspired retail concept to the Upper East Side as the British fashion brand looks…
How B&Q’s TradePoint stores are catered specifically for tradespeople
B&Q introduced its first standalone TradePoint store in March, launching the brand new format in Barking, London.
Ted Baker returns to standalone retail with new London store
Ted Baker’s new ‘Tailored’ concept store launches today (02 October), dedicated to menswear, the store is the brand’s return to standalone retail. Located in London’s financial…
LALA significantly expands U.S. cheese portfolio
The growing lineup spans some of the most popular varieties of cheese in Mexican cuisine, including Queso Fresco, Oaxaca, Panela, Cotija and Hispanic Shreds, with new formats…
5 store concepts that launched in 2026
From Target’s revamped beauty space to Michaels’ new experiential store format, retailers have been busy this year refreshing their physical footprints.
Fashionphile head of UK brand on its new Vauxhall pop-up
US ultra-luxury resale platform Fashionphile recently opened its first physical retail space in the UK, launching a pop-up in Vauxhall. The launch marks the next stage in the…