Henley’s Own Economic Recovery Includes Two New Boutiques in Town

Like many towns in the UK, Henley was once suffering. The town was full of empty shops and jobs were becoming more and more difficult to find. However, thanks to the town’s ‘Think Local’ campaign, bustling new shops are springing up all over town. The latest two are Susie Pringle Cashmere and Accessories, and Daisy Boutique.
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Europe’s first Anthropologie store opened on Regent Street in London this fall, bringing one of the United States’ most popular brands to the UK. So far, the store has appealed massively to its market of middle aged women with high incomes. However, what makes up this brand? Will it continue to be successful after the novelty wears off?
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What do jeans and genes have in common? New denim line Natural Selection offers the missing link. This premium denim line, available at Selfridges, promises to bring both high street style and high technology to the world of denim.
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What does the name Fat Kyds make you think of? Regardless of the image that comes to mind, few people would guess that this is the name of a new high end fashion label. However, this clothing logo design appears to specialize in unconventional choices. Although the website is already up and selling, the official launch in March will show whether this brand resonates with people in the UK.
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Do you need a little encouragement to get you through a rough retail year? Many small business owners do. While retail stores are struggling all over the UK, one brand is going strong after over half of a decade: world renowned clothier Laura Ashley. A peek into the key parts of this well known brand gives insight into how other businesses can find similarly timeless success.
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