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Mango opens 50th store in the US

Mango has successfully opened its 50th store in the United States, as the Spanish fast-fashion retailer continues to push forward with its expansion plan. The new Mango store, located in Washington Square, Portland, Oregon, is the eighth of approximately 20 new stores that the retailer aims to open this year across the US, with the aim of...

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Nordstrom Rack to open a new store in Florida

Seattle-based department store chain Nordstrom, Inc. is set to open a new Nordstrom Rack store in Pompano Beach, Florida, come fall 2026. The expansion is part of the company’s broader efforts to grow its presence and market share in the region. "We look forward to being a part of the Pompano Beach community and serving our customers with an...

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Australian design studio St. Agni launches NYC residency in SoHo

Independent Australian design studio St. Agni has opened its first-ever residency in the US. The space, located in SoHo, New York City, sees the studio expand its presence to the United States for the first time, a significant milestone. The space, located on Greene Street, was designed by New York City-based French interior designer Louis...

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Madhappy opens debut flagship store in New York City

Los Angeles-based apparel brand Madhappy is set to open its debut flagship store in New York City this weekend, marking its first permanent retail location in the city. Located in the heart of Nolita, the 1,800-square-foot brick-and-mortar store is the brand’s second store to open in the United States following the opening of its first store in...

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Oofos opens debut retail locations in the US

Active and recovery footwear brand Oofos has opened its first-ever retail stores across the US. The new store opening and set to open in May and June are at Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia; the Mall of Georgia in Buford; and the Florida Mall in Orlando, all strategically selected high-traffic sites within pivotal regional markets. Initially...

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Brooks Brothers returns to its roots with flagship opening in NYC's Financial District

Brooks Brothers, America’s oldest clothing retailer, has opened a new flagship store at 195 Broadway. The move sees Brooks Brothers returning to the Lower Manhattan neighborhood, where it initially began more than two centuries ago. The new flagship store, located on the corner of Broadway and Fulton Street, spans 10,000 square feet across two...

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Rag & Bone expands in Germany with Düsseldorf flagship opening

Rag & Bone is opening its first German flagship store in Düsseldorf. Only at the beginning of April, the US brand announced the opening of its first location on mainland Europe in Amsterdam. Now, the second EU store is already following in the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rag & Bone announced on Tuesday on the career network Linkedin. “...

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Pottery Barn to expand to the UK this fall

Home and lifestyle retailer Pottery Barn has announced its impending launch in the United Kingdom this Fall. Launching online to begin with, Pottery Barn’s UK website is set to offer a curated selection of the retailer’s bedding, accessories, decorations, lighting, and furniture. “We are committed to long-term growth and expanding the reach of...

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Messyweekend expands into the Philippines

Messyweekend is pushing forward with its expansion in Southeast Asia, starting with a retail partnership for the Philippines. The Danish eyewear specialist is now available in 38 stores of the retail chain SM Retail in the Philippines, Messyweekend announced this week on the careers network Linkedin. The partnership represents an “important step...

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Abercrombie & Fitch opens debut store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its first store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Located at 95 North 6th Street, the new store features the brand's complete women's and men's collections and activewear range, Your Personal Best (YPB). Spanning 6,000 plus square feet across two floors, Abercrombie & Fitch will also offer an exclusive vintage capsule...

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Rag & Bone launches Mini Miramar childrenswear collection

New York-based fashion brand Rag & Bone has launched a new children's wear line, Mini Miramar. An extension of the brand’s popular Miramar collection, which incorporates a denim printing technique, also known as a 'Trompe L’oeil’ effect, the Mini Miramar collection brings the signature look of denim with the soft feel of sweatpants. Rag & Bone...

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Ana Luisa prepares for US retail rollout, as it opens its second store in New York City

Now seems like an unlikely time for many retailers and brands to invest in their retail strategy. With many fashion and accessories brands grappling with increasing unpredictability, global trade turmoil, supply chain issues, and a slow in consumer demand, some, like direct-to-consumer (DTC) jewelry brand Ana Luisa, are jumping headfirst into...