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Tuckernuck opens flagship store in New York City

American retailer and lifestyle brand Tuckernuck has opened its first store in New York City, a flagship location on Madison Avenue. Officially opening its doors to the public on September 9, the new store at 1121 Madison Avenue features a design by acclaimed interior designer Cece Barfield and architect Wendy Burns, who together developed a...

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Aritzia opens first-ever store in Utah

Canadian design house and apparel retailer Aritzia has opened a new store in Salt Lake City, Utah, as it continues to experience robust growth in the country. The first store from Aritzia to open in the state, the opening at Fashion Place underscores the brand’s dedication to its customers in Utah and its ongoing growth strategy throughout the...

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Does sustainability actually sell? The complex reality behind consumer behavior

Sustainability remains a key component for many consumers when considering a new purchase - until it is time to make the sale, that is. The ongoing gap between what consumers say they want and what they actually want and do with it could be hindering the uptake of sustainable practices - but is it truly up to the consumers? Sustainability and...

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Urban Outfitters partners with Levi's for second On Rotation in-store experience

Urban Outfitters has partnered with denim brand Levi’s to launch the second season of its immersive in-store experience, On Rotation. An ever-evolving retail concept, the new destination offers a mix of Levi’s iconic styles through the lens of UO’s unique perspective. Available online and in five select Urban Outfitters locations until September...

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Primark to open second location in Texas

Value fashion and homeware retailer Primark is set to open its second store in Texas next month. Located at Cielo Vista in El Paso, the store will open its doors to the public on September 4. The new store opening comes nine months after Primark opened its debut store in the state in McAllen, last December, and comes ahead of store openings in...

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TNS continues US expansion with fourth store opening

Colombian brand TNS continues to roll out its retail strategy in the United States, with its fourth store opening in Florida. The latest TNS store to open in South Florida is located at Aventura Mall, Miami-Dade County, and features the brand’s playful, vibrant retail concept inspired by Colombian culture. The new store features the brand’s...

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Inside Denver’s retail reinvention: How Northfield’s overhaul reflects a sector in flux

In Colorado, as Denver’s retail vacancy rate tumbles to decade lows – sitting at just 4.3 percent in Q2 2025 – leasing momentum is heating up across neighbourhood centres, despite rent growth remaining modest and development stalling. Data collated by real estate firm Matthews showed leasing activity is being dominated by quick-service...

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Starboard Resort opens new retail concept at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort, Florida

Starboard Resort, the land-based vacation retail division from cruise ship retailer Starboard Group, has opened a new retail concept at Westgate Vacation Villas in Kissimmee, Florida. Known as Crafted by Starboard, the new 780 square foot boutique was designed with families in mind and includes carefully curated assortments and personalization...

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Burlington continues roll-out of nationwide store refresh

Off-price retailer Burlington Stores, Inc. is continuing its rollout of its refreshed in-store retail experience. The new and enhanced retail experience includes a new store layout that is designed to improve the shopping experience, with thoughtfully organized aisles and a more open layout to make it easier for customers to find their favorite...

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US fashion industry faces historic price surge following reciprocal tariffs

The retail landscape in the United States underwent a dramatic shift on August 7 as the most comprehensive tariff increases since the 1930s took effect. Thursday saw the reciprocal tariffs come into effect under the Trump administration after months of delays, with most imports into the country being hit with a baseline 10 percent duty. But with...

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Rab opens new store in Denver, Colorado as it strengthens US presence

British outdoor brand Rab has opened a new, expanded store in Colorado, the US, as it continues to strengthen its presence in the country. The new store opening comes close to two years after the brand relocated from its former location. Located in Commons Park West, Denver, the new store spans 2,320 square feet, which is more than twice the...

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Experiential luxury vs. material purchase: New balance of brand strategies

The phenomenon is observed across the globe. Affected by the economic situation, consumers are turning away from material acquisition in favour of, at times, experience. Initiatives like 'The Louis' by Louis Vuitton in Shanghai raise the question of the effectiveness of this immersive shift. Is it a long-term brand-building exercise, or can we...