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In pictures: Hong Kong Polytechnic University opens store to train fashion students on retail

The Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is launching a store to provide fashion students with hands-on experience on how to run a retail space. Simply called “Store”, the shop offers clothing items from 20 local designer brands, some of which were developed by PolyU’s alumni. ”This...

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Lars Axelsson: "Amsterdam is important in the expansion of Arket"

Arket has opened its first store in the Netherlands. Located in the capital city of Amsterdam, the debut store from H&M Group's newest retail concept officially opened its doors to the public at 12 pm. Prior to the store launch, FashionUnited took a moment to speak to Arket's Managing Director, Lars Axelsson. "As a large European city, Amsterdam...

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Mytheresa.com uses stylist service to kickstart Instagram sales

Luxury online retailer Mytheresa.com has launched a new microsite which lets its users shop the looks shown on its main Instagram account, @mytheresaprgirl. The new site, found at insta-shop-mytheresa.com, lets users click on the images shown on the Munich-based retailers Instagram and then directs them to the appropiate product page on the...

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J.Crew quietly sails into the lower-end of the fashion market with Mercantile

London - Struggling fashion retailer J.Crew is finally making its move into the lower spectrum of the fashion market with the launch of its new division: J.Crew Mercantile. After a turbulent year of declining sales, product quality issues and major staff changes and cutbacks, the American fashion retailer is aiming for new cost-efficient brand...

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Victoria Beckham plans to open store in Hong Kong

Victoria Beckham has said that she will open her next fashion boutique in Hong Kong, after visiting the city for a major art fair and star-studded AIDS benefit gala. The British designer and former Spice Girl told the South China Morning Post that she was scouting locations -- she already has one store in London. "I would love my second...