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What to know about New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act

New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA) has officially been mandated after experiencing slight delays in its enactment. The act (S. 8358B/A. 8947C) was signed into law by local governor Kathy Hochul last year, to address increased levels of violence seen among retail stores. From June 2, any store with 10 or more employees that “sells...

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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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New York mayor confirms 400 million dollar investment to pedestrianise Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue is to undergo a major transformation. Mayor Eric Adams has confirmed that New York City’s iconic shopping street is to receive an investment totalling 400 million dollars to fund plans to pedestrianise the boulevard. While an initial 152.7 million dollar investment had first been announced in December under the Future of Fifth...

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'House of McQueen' off-Broadway production to open ahead of NYFW

A new off-Broadway production centering on the life of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen is set to debut just ahead of New York Fashion Week. Named House of McQueen, the show is written by Darren Cloud and directed by Sam Helfrich, with Gary James, the nephew of the late designer, serving as creative director. A retelling of McQueen’s...

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Urban Outfitters continues to elevate its retail experience for Gen Z with "UO Haul" launch

Urban Outfitters continues to invest in elevating its retail experience for Gen Z through the launch of its latest omnichannel campaign, "UO Haul." Described as a "360-degree customer experience designed to support students through one of the most defining chapters of their lives," the new campaign centers on Gen Z's currently graduating,...

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Christopher Palu launches debut handbag under rebranded label PALU

New York-based fashion designer Christopher Palu has launched his debut handbag under his rebranded label PALU. Marking the Project Runway alums' first foray in the accessories category, the PALU Icon design sees the designer apply his sharp tailoring skills to handbags. Handmade in New York City from premium leather sourced from an LWG Gold...

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Ludivine opens a new Madison Avenue flagship in New York City

Luxury womenswear boutique Ludivine, known for its curated assortment of women’s designer brands, such as Gabriela Hearst, Erdem, Etro and R13, has relocated to a new Madison Avenue flagship in New York City, doubling the size of its store. Ludivine, which has been a fixture of New York’s retail landscape since 2006, was originally founded in...

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In Pictures: Dries Van Noten opens first New York store

Dries Van Noten has officially entered the Eastern US retail market. The Belgian fashion house has opened its first standalone store in New York City, building on its global presence. For the brand, which had already been present in the US at Saks Fifth Avenue stores, North America has long been a main global market. Thus, after inaugurating...

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John Varvatos returning to SoHo, New York with a new store

Menswear brand John Varvatos is returning to SoHo, New York City with a new store as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The new 3,200-square-foot store will open at 73 Wooster Street in September and marks a notable return to SoHo for John Varvatos, where the brand first opened its doors in 2000 on Mercer Street. The design of the store will be...

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Printemps New York launches Disney x Coperni pop-up

Printemps New York, the new retail and hospitality concept created by iconic luxury Parisian retailer Printemps, which opened in the Financial District of New York City last month, has opened an exclusive Disney x Coperni pop-up. Set to showcase Disney x Coperni’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, the exclusive pop-up aims to present the collection...

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Spanish brand Paloma Wool opens its first-ever physical in New York

Madrid – Spanish fashion brand Paloma Wool, by designer Paloma Lanna, is finally making the definitive leap into the physical retail scene with the opening of its first permanent store. This new monobrand point of sale has just been inaugurated by the brand in none other than New York. Located at 425 Broome Street, in the heart of New York's...

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In Pictures: Discover the new Printemps department store in New York

The Printemps department store inaugurated its New York flagship this Thursday, March 20, 2025. The first images of the new establishment have finally been released. Printemps, owned by Qatar Divine Investments SA, a Qatari investment fund, chose 1 Wall Street, a skyscraper located in Lower Manhattan, as the location for its first foray into the...