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Ferragamo has unveiled a newly redesigned boutique at Waikīkī’s Royal Hawaiian Center. Read More

Foot Locker announced on Wednesday sales for the second quarter fell 2.4% to $1.85 billion, despite steady comparable sales growth in the specialty footwear retailer’s North America market.   Read More

Between economic uncertainties and the impact of new U.S. tariffs, some beauty groups, such as Estée Lauder and Coty, have seen their results decline, while L’Oréal appears to be holding its own. Read More

​Central London’s department stores continue to attract brands for pop-ups and permanent spaces with Selfridges, Harrods and Liberty all adding key names recently. Read More

​New research shows the West End of London lost £310m in potential sales during the first half because of the absence of the tax-free tourist shopping perk that used to attract high-spending visitors to the UK Read More

This week’s arrival at one of London’s key pop-up spaces — The Corner Shop at Selfridges — is Prada, with the latest in a series of Corner Shop residencies for the influential Italian label being Prada Natural.  Read More

A Deutsche Bank report this week has sent the share prices of a number of UK retailers down on the back of falling consumer confidence, and retailer confidence is low too if the latest CBI retail report is a guide. Read More

India’s Nykaa is expanding overseas with the launch of Kay Beauty in the UK through Space NK, aiming to build global visibility while competing with international heavyweights such as L’Oréal and Estée Lauder. Read More

Alara, Nigeria’s first fashion and design concept store, blends Yoruba-inspired architecture with African and global luxury. Founder Reni Folawiyo champions “Afro-lux,” redefining African fashion worldwide. Read More