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The Handbag Clinic Debuts in Fenwick, York with Range of Restoration Services

Retail Focus

The integrated offering of ‘Buy, Sell, Restore, Authenticate’ will enable its Yorkshire-based clientele to enjoy fashion more consciously by prolonging the life of their luxury handbags, shoes, luggage, and leather clothing whilst boosting the region’s circular economy through its pre-owned resale service.

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In Paris without tourists, LVMH unveils Samaritaine store revamp

Inside Retail

Spending by visitors to France remains a major source of income for high-end brands, even if Chinese shoppers, the industry’s number one clientele, have been buying a lot more at home during the pandemic – a shift expected to outlast the health emergency.

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How The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands caters to ultra-luxe shoppers

Inside Retail

This was complemented by the return of headliner events to Singapore, such as the Formula One Grand Prix, and a buzz of activities around the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade. The Shoppes is able to capture the upswing in tourism recovery, while continuing to attract returning local visitors,” she added. Holding on to customers.

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Under a cloud of belt-tightening, Paris Fashion Week struts on

Inside Retail

Celebrities and international crowds have descended on the French capital, marking the fashion industry’s sweeping return as it rides a post-pandemic spending frenzy. Wealthy clientele of fashion houses have largely been shielded from the cost of living crisis.

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Parlour X founder Eva Galambos on her life as a luxury fashion buyer

Inside Retail

I had also recently returned from many years working in the UK at luxury houses such as Armani and Prada. A buyer must curate a collection that he/she knows will sell well and resonate with the business’ clientele, so the best buyers have spent many years working in retail and understanding client profiles.

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As ‘Appointment Retailing’ Use Cases Expand, More Brands See Value

Retail TouchPoints

When COVID-19 first hit, the bridal dress, accessories and wedding décor retailer needed to bring the expertise from its 23 stores to the virtual world. Ultimately, the customer must feel at ease within the space, or they will be reluctant to return. For example, BHLDN can support styling appointments and fittings in stores and online.

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Handbag Clinic launches in Fenwick, Colchester

Retail Focus

As a one-stop-shop for sustainable luxury, the combined restoration repair and resale service will enable its Essex-based clientele to enjoy fashion more consciously by extending the life of their luxury handbags and shoes whilst boosting the region’s circular economy through its preowned resale service.

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