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New Balance launches new store concept

Panerai and Ernest Jones bring luxury watchmaking to Leeds
In an exciting collaboration, renowned luxury watchmaker Panerai has opened its very first boutique in Leeds, joining forces with the prestigious Ernest Jones. This new partnership... View Article

Lululemon adds to its board of directors
Lululemon has appointed Shane Grant to serve on its board of directors, with effect from 1 November. Grant has been working with global food and beverage... View Article

Footasylum opens new 10,000 square foot store at Lakeside
Footasylum has opened a new, improved store in the Lakeside Shopping Centre. Spread across 10,000 square feet, the shop at the Essex scheme showcases a new... View Article

Hamleys open flagship store in Italy with Giochi Preziosi S.P.A
Hamleys, the world’s oldest toy retailer , has inaugurated its very first exclusive retail store in Italy with franchisee GIOCHI PREZIOSI S.P.A (GP), a prominent player... View Article

Ribble launches Stone into Gravel
Ribble Cycles , one of the longest established bicycle manufacturers in the world has announced a new range into their Collection. Ribble takes their award-winning Gravel... View Article

Nike Rise selects Bullring for first concept store in Birmingham
Nike has chosen Birmingham as the location for its second UK ‘Nike Rise’ concept store. The new shop at Bullring & Grand Central will follow the... View Article

Fanatics appoints Andrew Low Ah Kee as chief executive of Fanatics Commerce
Fanatics has appointed Andrew Low Ah Kee as the new chief executive of Fanatics Commerce. The group’s largest business, Fanatics Commerce designs, manufactures and sells licensed... View Article

Halfords revenues rise as consumers seek out budget auto care
Halfords reported a 14.1 per cent hike in revenue for the first five months of the year as the retailer was bolstered by demand for “basic needs”... View Article

The North Face to join line-up at Manchester Arndale
Outdoor clothing retailer The North Face has signed a ten-year lease for its first store in Manchester city centre. Situated in Manchester Arndale on New Cannon... View Article

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