Several fashion retailers are actively expanding their store footprint globally.
- AllSaints plans to open new stores in major international cities, including London, Shanghai, and Liverpool.
- JD Sports is set to launch up to 350 stores annually under its aggressive growth strategy.
- Primark is introducing new smaller stores in Europe and the US to drive long-term growth.
- Sosandar, Lounge Underwear, and others are also expanding into physical retail spaces.
AllSaints has announced a significant expansion with new stores opening in the UK, US, Europe, and Asia as part of its global strategy. The retailer’s latest store on Brompton Road, London, opens just in time for the busy Christmas season, alongside recent openings in locations such as Shanghai and Liverpool.
JD Sports, under CEO Régis Schultz, is executing a decisive five-year growth plan to establish itself as a leader in sports fashion. This involves the opening of 250 to 350 new stores annually, notably including flagship locations like Westfield Stratford and Paris’s Champs-Élysées.
Primark’s expansion focuses on smaller format stores to tap into emerging markets in Europe and the US, aiming for 4% to 5% annual sales growth. The new Montijo store in Portugal is pioneering this format with plans for further openings, such as in Bolton.
Mango is expanding, with plans for over 20 new stores in the UK this year, extending its reach into Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England. Recent highlights include a large store at Gateshead’s Metrocentre and an inaugural UK store dedicated to teenagers on Carnaby Street, London.
Sosandar is transitioning from online to physical retail, aiming to reach around 50 stores in the coming five years. This expansion follows successful collaborations with supermarket chains and the launch of stores in cities like Chelmsford and Cardiff.
Lounge Underwear has committed to opening eight new stores within a year, branching out from its primarily online presence. New establishments are set across key UK sites such as Manchester and Bristol after opening their first store in Westfield White City, London.
Charles Tyrwhitt is enhancing its UK retail presence, having opened eight stores over the past year, including a significant site on Regent Street, London. Plans are underway for ten additional openings over the next 18 months.
Castore continues to grow its retail network with more than 30 global stores, emphasising the importance of physical locations for brand building. Recent additions like those in Milton Keynes and Dubai illustrate its strategic ambitions.
Mountain Warehouse has increased its store count with 28 new outlets in the last year and 20 more recently, including large locations in retail parks and an overseas presence in Australia. The company targets up to 50 more global openings in the current year.
The retail expansion strategies demonstrate a strong commitment to increasing physical store presence globally.
