Following Austrian brand Swarovski, Spanish label Scalpers and Danish label Jack & Jones have confirmed their arrival at South African company Lighthouse Properties’ shopping centre Forum Montijo in Portugal. Read More
Lululemon announced on Thursday plans to expand its international footprint in 2026 with six new market entries, marking the largest number of new country launches the brand has undertaken in a single year. Read More
The Montpellier-based group Socri Limited has announced it is rebranding as Ceiba, a name registered in around 30 countries to support the group’s international ambitions. Read More
On Thursday, the French luxury group announced plans to acquire the Italian company specialising in the manufacture of jewellery components, with the aim of acquiring 100% of its shares by 2032. Read More
Pacsun announced on Thursday it plans to opens its first Dubai store in early 2026, after the U.S. retailer open nine domestic stores in 2025 with 20-35 slated to open across the U.S. next year. Read More
Volcom and Boardriders brands are returning to Hawaii with the reopening of two flagship retail locations on O’ahu, marking a renewed commitment to the surf culture that has long shaped the brands’ identities. Read More
MadaLuxe Group on Thursday said it has acquired fine jewelry brand Ippolita, as the U.S. lifestyle group looks to bolster its portfolio and expand into the fine jewelry category. Read More
Sportswear brand Columbia is launching its first store in Puerto Rico in partnership with its local retail partner. Read More
Rams Global, Mathias Facchini of Swinger International, and banker Giulio Gallazzi, via SRI Group, have acquired the minority stake previously held by the Etro family. L Catterton remains Etro’s majority shareholder. Read More
Black Friday is supposed to boost retail sales, right? Well, not so much in the UK as official statistics have shown that they fell by 0.1% in November from October. Analysts had expected sales to rise by 0.4%. Read More
