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US beauty brand Bath & Body Works opens first store in London
Bath & Body Works has opened its first standalone store in London at Westfield shopping centre. The American retailer’s new 2,357 sq ft store in White City houses its premium range of lifestyle care products and home fragrance, sitting directly opposite beauty giant Sephora. The retailer is also set to open…
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JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Exterior view of a JD Sports store in London By Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, the companies said on Tuesday, as Britain's biggest sportswear retailer looks to expand across the southeastern…
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Foot Locker debuts ‘store of the future’ as it looks to win back Wall Street’s confidence
A new and improved Foot Locker debuted at a New Jersey mall on Wednesday as the sneaker retailer looks to reverse a sales slump, keep brand partners loyal and win back Wall Street’s confidence by revamping the footprint for its all-important stores. The new concept Foot Locker bills as its “store of the future” turns…
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Levi’s opens first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Iconic denim lifestyle brand, Levi's® today announced the opening of its first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Situated in the bustling district of Banani Road, the Levi's® store boasts an elevated brand and shopping experience as well as a diverse product assortment that is catered to the local consumer. As Levi's® continues its expansion across key…
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Japan’s Uniqlo opens Rome store as part of European expansion
Japan's Uniqlo will open the doors on its new Rome store on Thursday, an important part of plans by owner Fast Retailing to further accelerate growth in Europe and North America. It is the second store in Italy and one of five new openings planned for Europe in the spring-summer season, the Rome shop…
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JD Sports opens on Champs-Elysées in Paris, On and Salomon about to follow suit
The new JD Sports store on the Champs-Elysées in Paris – JD Sports Preparation work for the Olympics is in full swing in Paris, and a strong sporting vibe is spreading through the city’s main thoroughfares. Last week, Puma and Nike were the first to stage press conferences, and are setting up Parisian homes for their…
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Levi’s franchise information
Levi's is one of the most recognizable clothing brands in the world. It was founded by Levi Strauss in 1873 and with the establishment of the company Levi Strauss and Co., the first blue jean was created. Levi's had an active, if somewhat turbulent, history as the brand continued to…
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Levi’s opens its largest store in Bangkok
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has announced the reopening of its Levi's store at popular mall CentralWorld, in Bangkok, Thailand. At 364 sqm, the expanded store is now the largest Levi's store in Southeast Asia, marking yet another milestone in LS&Co.'s footprint within the region. It also represents LS&Co.'s focus…
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New Chipotle opening on Wednesday, company says
Chipotle franchise The Chipotle Mexican Grill being readied at the Elko Junction plaza off Mountain City Road will open its doors on Wednesday, the company said. It is the first Chipotle Mexican Grill in Elko and the only one within 130 miles, a company spokeswoman said in an email. “The…
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Starbucks Is Revamping Its Coffee Shop Layout To Accurately Fulfill Orders Without The Need For Verbal Shouting
Starbucks Corp. promises it can get your order right, without yelling. That’s in part because the coffee chain has started to open new stores with some serious renovations, including dampening baffles in its ceilings to diminish background noise and echos. By refining acoustics inside, guests with hearing loss will be able to ask baristas…
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