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New Balance opens its first ‘Grey Store’ in Asia Pacific

Inside Retail

The store offers ‘Made in USA’ and ‘Made in UK’ collections as well as first access to new collabs and merchandise drops, with 80 per cent of the products available exclusively at the location. The Boston-based company has also launched a limited-edition fragrance range Distilled to commemorate the opening of its Galeries Grey Store.

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After six years, Novo Shoes returns to Canberra, opening two stores

Inside Retail

Footwear and accessories brand Novo Shoes has returned to Canberra, opening two locations in Woden and Belconnen. Six years after it left the market, the brand debuted its Woden store last month and will open its second location this Friday.

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Ginger & Smart trims network under ‘strategic’ administration

Inside Retail

The two stores that closed are located at Westfield Bondi Junction and in the Strand Arcade in Sydney’s CBD. Founded in 2002 by Sydney-based sisters Alexandra and Genevieve Smart, private-equity investor Alquemie Group took a majority stake in the business in 2019.

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Hampshire’s first Crocs Outlet opened last weekend

Retail Focus

The 140 sq ft unit will be located between Adidas and Samsonite. What’s more, a Crocs swing was located in Central Square, providing guests the perfect backdrop for an instagrammable moment. Yvonne Clay, Centre Director at Gunwharf Quays: “ We are delighted to announce that Crocs opened their first Hampshire location last weekend.

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Starbucks, watch out: Here’s how Blue Bottle Coffee is taking over

Inside Retail

Blue Bottle Coffee, founded by James Freeman, is a premium global coffee chain and has now become one of the biggest names on the coffee culture scene, with more than 100 locations. The brand emerged in 2002 and has since grown from a favourite local shop in the Bay Area in California into a global company.

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PUMA to Open First European Flagship Store on Oxford Street in Autumn 2025

365 Retail

Situated near Selfridges and Bond Street Tube Station, the new location will blend interactive sport and fashion experiences in a format that reflects the brands global vision and growing streetwear influence.

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Acon Investments takes controlling stake in True Religion  

Inside Retail

Founded in 2002, True Religion offers premium denim, sportswear and other apparel for men, women and kids. The company operates an e-commerce platform, more than 51 branded retail locations and a network of wholesale partners.

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