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Urban Outfitters strengthens footwear category, partnering with Vans for 'On Rotation'

Footwear has emerged as a core growth category for lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters (UO) as it launches its latest immersive in-store experience, ‘On Rotation’ with Vans. Following partnerships with Nike and Ugg in 2025, Vans became the third footwear brand to take over the ‘On Rotation’ concept. The new partnership is said to reflect Urban...

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Uniqlo partners with The New York Public Library as it opens three new stores in NYC

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has partnered with The New York City Public Library as it expands its presence across the city through three new NYC retail openings this spring. The new year-long partnership sees Uniqlo support The New York City Public Library and its mission to offer free access to books and programs that support learning by...

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In Pictures: Ami Paris partners with French brasserie Balthazar in SoHo, NYC

Luxury apparel brand Ami Paris has partnered with iconic French brasserie Balthazar in SoHo, New York City, for a month-long collaboration. The partnership brings together the spirit of Ami Paris and Balthazar’s well-established New York presence, uniting two brands rooted in everyday elegance and authentic moments. Ami Paris partners with...

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TJ Maxx to open first new store in New York City in over a decade

Off-price department store chain TJ Maxx has signed a new major long-term lease with JEMB Realty to open its first flagship store in New York City in over a decade. TJ Maxx is set to open a new 40,000 square feet flagship store on the ground and lower levels of Herald Towers. Additional details regarding the flagship store opening date have yet...

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Garment District Alliance launches fifth year of business development collaborative program

The Garment District Alliance (GDA), a nonprofit organization, has launched the fifth year of its Business Development Collaborative (BDC), a program created to help strengthen the competitiveness of local businesses, encourage creativity, attract new audiences, and showcase the diverse industries that shape the district. In support of this...

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Gymshark to open debut US flagship store in downtown NYC

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has shared more details on its first-ever US flagship store. Set to open its doors to the public on December 13, the flagship store is located at 11 Bond Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Set to span three floors, the new flagship store will measure 13,000 square feet and feature a concept...

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Lululemon opens new flagship store in SoHo, New York City

Canadian athletic wear brand Lululemon has opened its newest flagship store in New York City. Located in the heart of SoHo, at the corner of Broadway and Spring Street, the new store marks Lululemon’s introduction of its new creative concept in North America. Among the brand’s largest stores worldwide, measuring more than 17,000 square feet...

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New Balance opens new store in SoHo, NYC

Sportswear brand New Balance is opening a new store in Soho, New York City. Opening its doors on October 23, the store launch comes a month after the brand reopened its flagship store in Flatiron. Interior of New Balance SoHo store Credits: New Balance The new 1,800-square-foot Soho store is said to reflect New Balance’s core principles of “...

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Dior unveils four-storey New York flagship featuring a Dior Spa

Dior has unveiled its new flagship in New York City, steps away from the historic site where Christian Dior first established his presence in the US in 1948, at the corner of 57th Street and Madison Avenue. The four-storey flagship store, named the ‘House of Dior New York,’ has been designed by renowned architect Peter Marino, to offer a “...

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Vivaia opens debut US store in SoHo, New York City

Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Vivaia has opened its first store in New York City, United States. The largest market globally for Vivaia, the debut flagship store opening comes as the five-year-old brand continues to strengthen its presence in the US. Located in the center of the SoHo district at 68 Prince Street, the physical store builds on...

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Marina B opens debut flagship store on Madison Avenue, NYC

Fine jewelry brand Marina B has opened its first flagship store on Madison Avenue, highlighting a pivotal moment in the brand's history. Located at 673 Madison Avenue, the new flagship sees the brand founded by Marina Bulgari return to its roots, with the first Marina B boutique opening on Madison 68th in 1986. The new flagship store, designed...

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Unsubscribed opens pop-up in Flatiron, downtown NYC

Unsubscribed, the slow-fashion concept from American Eagle, has opened a pop-up in Flatiron, New York City. Officially opening on March 19, the limited-time pop-up features a range of elevated essentials from Unsubscribed next to a unique archive room, in-store activations, and exclusive online sneak peeks. Unsubscribed's pop-up store interior...