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Kazakhstan gets first Saks Fifth Avenue store
Oct 16th
NEW YORK – Saks Inc opened its first Saks Fifth Avenue store in Kazakhstan on Sunday, as the retailer seeks to tap a growing appetite for luxury in emerging markets.
The tri-level, 91,000-square-foot (8,450-square-meter) store is located in the Esentai Shopping Mall, the first of its kind in Kazakhstan, Saks More >
Saint Laurent new store concept takes first steps
Sep 27th
The architectural concept of Hedi Slimane is ready. The house confirmed later last week through an interview in Women’s Wear Daily along with photos. Black and white marble butts up against raw concrete and gold and chrome-edged mirrors playfully refract the space under industrial neon lights and a steel ceiling. More >
JC Penney new shops shine, rest of store sales tough
Sep 23rd
J.C. Penney Co Inc’s (JCP.N) new shops within stores are doing much better than other parts of its department stores, but it is “way too early to draw conclusions” as the retailer is still rolling out the strategy, Chief Executive Ron Johnson said.
Comparable sales at the new shops within More >
Fast Retailing plans to open first Uniqlo store in Australia
Sep 18th
TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Japan’s Fast Retailing Co Ltd said on Tuesday that it plans to open its first Uniqlo clothing store in Australia in the year ending August 2014 as the apparel retailer continues to expand across Asia.
Asia’s top clothing store operator said it would set up More >
H&M to open first store in South America in 2013
Sep 1st
The fast-expanding Swedish budget fashion retailer said on Wednesday it would open its first shop in South America in the first half of 2013, in Santiago, Chile.
“It is our first step into the Southern hemisphere, and we see great potential for further expansion in this fashion conscious region,” H&M More >
Louis Vuitton opens its biggest Chinese flagship store in Shanghai
Aug 6th
The Louis Vuitton Express pulled into its final station last Thursday, 19th July. Launched on the internet on 3rd July, the web project was tasked with building hype around the opening of Louis Vuitton’s biggest Chinese flagship store, spread over four floors in the city’s luxury shopping centre. The Paris-Shanghai More >
Victoria’s Secret’s first European store to finally open this Tuesday
Jul 23rd
The saga of the Victoria’s Secret’s store openings in London isn’t over yet. After announcing that they wouldn’t be ready in time for the Olympic Games, which the Limited Brands company wanted to coincide with to add more of a fanfare to its arrival in Europe, the label has just More >
Tom Ford to open flagship store in London in 2013
Jul 11th
For his first opening on British soil, Tom Ford has signed a lease for approximately 5,900 sq ft of retail space, housed at numbers 201 to 206 on Sloane Street in Knightsbridge. The store will likely feature the current 2013 women’s ready-to-wear collections presented at London Fashion Week and Ford’s More >
Tom Ford to open flagship store in London in 2013
Jul 10th
For his first opening on British soil, Tom Ford has signed a lease for approximately 5,900 sq ft of retail space, housed at numbers 201 to 206 on Sloane Street in Knightsbridge. The store will likely feature the current 2013 women’s ready-to-wear collections presented at London Fashion Week and Ford’s More >
Hugo Boss reveals its new store on the Champs-Elysées, Paris
Jun 9th
It’s a huge event for Hugo Boss, and justifiably so. The German label has just unveiled the new concept for its future global flagship stores in Paris. The CEO of Hugo Boss, Claus-Dietrich Lahrs – who knows Paris well from his time as director of Christian Dior Couture – highlighted More >
Adidas by Stella McCartney: a first store in London
May 30th
The very first Adidas by Stella McCartney store opened its doors on Saturday 26th May on London’s Fulham Road. With just two months to go before the Olympic Games start, the opening of the store – 800 square feet spread over two floors and designed by architects APA (London) – More >
7 and counting for Aminder Madan’s store!
Feb 15th
Maria Goretti was one of the first to arrive at the 7th anniversary bash of Aminder Madan’s store. Shaheen and Roshan Abbas walked in accompanied by Gaurav Kapoor. Munisha Khatwani was seen admiring Aminder’s debut collection while Maria shopped around for some stuff. Shaheen gamrly went in for a beauty More >
Ritu Kumar launched a new fashion store
Feb 13th
Ritu Kumar launched her new fashion store and showcased a collection which embraces several ladies from the Mahabharata. Anushka Sharma who was the showstopper at the event wore a lehenga with a look strongly reminiscent of Punjab. Seen coming in to celebrate with the designer were Reena Wadhwa, Shaheen Abbas, More >
Store Tour: Ghurka’s New Spot Has All The Classics
Jan 14th
Amid all the grommets, shiny embellishments, and overpriced It bags that have taken over as of late, it’s become increasingly difficult to find quality, no-B.S. luggage that’s simple, classic, and refined. But now we know exactly where to look. Legendary American accessories brand, Ghurka, has opened a flagship at the More >
Target Taps Miami’s The Webster To Be Part Of Its Specialty Store Collab
Jan 14th
Just when we thought Target’s collaborations couldn’t get any better (Jason Wu for Target, anyone?) they do. As part of its new design program dubbed “The Shops at Target,” the brand is teaming up with our very own The Webster.
Yep, you read that right! Our little ol’ luxury shop, More >
Skip Gap Kids! We Found The Only Store Just For Short Men
Jan 7th
Did you know that 33% of dudes in the U.S. are under 5’8″? Add the actor factor in L.A., and we bet this number soars by at least another 15% in our town! It turns out that these vertically challenged chaps have a tough time finding threads, which is why More >
Occupy Gaga: Artist Camps Out, Vandalizes Department Store Windows
Jan 7th
From Madonna to Bowie to Bette Midler, Lady Gaga has been accused of copying every ingenue under the sun. But New York street legend Colette (also known as “Colette The Artist”) has decided to take Gagaloo to task over her Barneys’ windows, which the performance artist claims borrow directly from More >
WHY? Lines In Front Of The Ugg Store Lead To “Shear” Confusion
Dec 23rd
Close By Annie Georgia Greenberg
You know how we feel about Uggs, but, despite our better advice, people swarm to the suede-and-shearling moon boots like they’re uhh… going out of style? Even so, standing in line to purchase a product that’s available pretty much everywhere else (department stores and your tween More >
Store Decides To Integrate Boys’ And Girls’ Toys; Apocalypse Ensues [Toys]
Dec 18th
A UK toy store has eliminated its girls’ and boys’ toys sections, instead grouping toys by category. A blogger has claimed this decision as a victory, but the store says it’s just responding to customer confusion.
According to the Mirror, the toy store Hamleys has replaced its pink and blue signs More >
Drug Store Refuses To Sell Plan B To A Man Because Men Can’t Get Pregnant, Silly [Plan B]
Dec 18th
Drug store chain CVS has issued an apology to a man who says he was denied access to Plan B and a pregnancy test because he lacks a uterus. By this logic, women shouldn’t be allowed to buy men’s razors, condoms, or Gold Bond powder, unless they can produce evidence More >
Hong Kong Gap opens first flagship store in Hong Kong
Nov 28th
Gap Inc announced the launch of its first flagship store in Hong Kong. The store will be Gap’s ninth in the Greater China region as the company continues to expand the international reach of its brands through its franchise, online and company-operated channels.
The new store spans more than 15,000 More >
United States of America Wet Seal’s new Blink store to feature fashion denim & apparel
Nov 28th
BLINK, a young women’s denim-focused store, owned and operated by The Wet Seal Inc., will join the collection of shopping and entertainment destinations located in Downtown Disney West Side at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. BLINK features the latest trends in denim and fashion tops, More >
France Marks and Spencer is back with Champs-Elysées store
Nov 28th
Marks & Spencer has announced its new flagship store at 100 Avenue des Champs-élysées in Paris.Marks & Spencer Chief Executive, Marc Bolland, joined by international supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to officially mark the retailer’s return to France.
Trading over three floors, the 1,400 square metre store is part of M&S’ ‘bricks More >
United States of America:Mattress Overstock store will come in McHenry
Nov 27th
Mattress Overstock, a discount mattress retailer, announced that they will open their 2nd Midwest store in McHenry to support the growth of their retail and online business there. They will offer overstocked name brand mattresses and accessories along with the new and improved Sealy Posturepedic Titanium Alloy innersprings made famous More >
India Delhi/NCR region gets sixteenth store of Bestseller
Nov 24th
Vero Moda, Jack & Jones and ONLY increase their ‘foot’ size by 883 sq meters as they launch their sixteenth store in the Delhi/NCR region, at The Ambience Mall in Gurgaon. This store would house their brands Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, ONLY and Pieces.
The latest store in Gurgaon More >
USA Designer Nina McLemore opens 1st NY Retail Store Nina McLemore, founder and CEO of Nina McLemore, Inc.,
Nov 22nd
Nina McLemore, founder and CEO of Nina McLemore, Inc., a designer women’s clothing company, announces the opening of her first New York retail store: 1023 Lexington Avenue at 73rd Street. There are 8 other company-owned locations: San Francisco, Seattle, Aspen, Cleveland, Nantucket, the New York Showroom and Chestertown and Easton, More >
UK First ever one of many new combined Next Home & Childrenswear store to open in Kilmarnockacross the UK
Nov 17th
This is one of many new combined home and childrenswear stores that will open across the UK over the next year. It is also the first Next Home stand alone in Ayrshire, standing at 13,839 sq.ft. As a result of the opening, 70 jobs have been created.
To celebrate, Next More >
Taiwan Zara has landed on the Taiwan retail scene with an inaugural store at Taipei 101
Nov 11th
Zara has landed on the Taiwan retail scene with an inaugural store at Taipei 101. Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, is an iconic landmark on the Taipei skyline.
The new Zara has a retail floor area of more than 1,500 square metres spread over two floors displaying More >
USA Viejas Outlets is proud to announce the official opening of Brooks Brothers Factory Store opens Factory Store at Viejas Outlets
Nov 11th
Viejas Outlets is proud to announce the official opening of Brooks Brothers Factory Store. The 7,200 square foot store is the 9th in California and offers a full range of Brooks Brothers fine clothing and accessories for men and women.
Local Brooks Brothers representatives were joined by Viejas tribal officials, More >
UAE Shaftesbury PLC, a Real Estate Investment Trust investing in London’s West End, announces,
Nov 11th
Giordano, the leading apparel retailer, has officially opened its 200th Middle East store at Mushrif Mall, Abu Dhabi. The company, which has been operating in the Middle East for 18 years, is now on track to open 250 stores by 2015, company officials announced.
During 2011, 16 new Giordano stores More >
India India’s largest private retail brand of craft based products Fabindia opens its 15th store in Bangalore
Nov 11th
Fabindia opens its 15th store in BangaloreIndia’s largest private retail brand of craft based products – FABINDIA, announces the launch of its 145th retail store in India and its 15th outlet in Bangalore on 21st October 2011. Located at Phoenix Mall, the Fabindia store is spread over 900 sq. ft More >
India Mumbai designer Troy Costa launches flagship store in suburban Khar, near Bandra.
Oct 27th
Mumbai designer Troy Costa, known for his perfect tailoring, has opened his flagship store in suburban Khar, near Bandra.
Since 2003, when the menswear designer launched his label ‘Helen of Troy’, Troy Costa was retailing his collections from hi-end stores.
The fashion designer was encouraged to open his first flagship store More >
India BIBA opens its first store in Bihar
Oct 25th
BIBA, a name synonymous with new-age ethnic wear, has launched its first store in Bihar, marking its entry in Patna. Located at the most popular retail destination of Patna – P&M mall, the launch is a treat for the people of Patna and gives them an opportunity to celebrate the More >
USA Carhartt representatives visit G and L’s Des Moines store
Oct 24th
G and L Clothing, with nearly 100 years of experience selling high quality work wear and strong partnerships with some of the best work clothing and garment retailers and manufacturers in the country, has taken another step in its relationship with Carhartt Clothing. In fact, its efforts to serve hard-working More >
Troy Costa launches a new designer store
Oct 23rd
Jackets are me: Jackky Bhagnani
Leander Paes and his daughter were among the first to walk for the launch of designer Troy Costa’s store. The tennis star was busy looking at the collection on display and even clicked a picture of the designer’s logo on his mobile phone. Tanisha was heard More >
