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Paris/64 opens its first international store in SoHo, New York City

Spanish accessories brand Paris/64 is set to open its first international store in New York this month. Located in the heart of SoHo, at 465 Broadway, the opening underlines a key milestone in the brand’s retail strategy. With the US market accounting for 35 percent of the brand’s global revenue, the store's opening underscores strong consumer...

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Asos opens 'Winter Wonderland' pop-up in SoHo, NYC

Global online retailer Asos is hosting a special winter pop-up in New York City to promote a curated edit of its festive collection. Running from December 5 to December 21, the ‘Winter Wonderland’ pop-up at 182 Spring Street in SoHo includes pieces from the Asos Design, Arrange, Asos Collective, and the relaunched Topshop and Topman brands. Asos...

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Calvin Klein opens new flagship store in SoHo, New York City

American fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has opened its latest global flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Officially opening its doors on December 9, the flagship sees the brand return to its roots and expand its presence in one of the US’s main fashion hubs, as Calvin Klein continues to roll out its retail expansion...

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Hyper-local, hyper-physical, hyper-engaging: Retail’s next chapter

If 2025 has taught us anything, it’s that retail has shed its old skin. The store is no longer just a place to buy something, it’s a canvas, a stage, a laboratory, and a playground all at once. The smartest spaces this year were treated like ecosystems, where every touchpoint became part of a narrative designed to capture attention, emotion, and...

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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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How pop-ups are shaping Latin America: creative districts, new audiences and experiential luxury

Buenos Aires – In Latin America, the pop-up phenomenon has established itself as a cultural driver capable of transforming neighbourhoods, rewriting luxury strategies and redefining how brands engage with their audiences. Far from being mere marketing exercises, these ephemeral spaces function as territories where commerce, identity and...

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Cole Haan opens fifth store in California in Glendale Galleria

American lifestyle brand Cole Haan has opened a new store in Glendale Galleria, Los Angeles, marking its fifth location in California and second store in LA County. The 1,866 square foot unit, located on the upper floor close to Bloomingdale’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods, features the brand’s elevated interior, with natural wood tones, soft...

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Uber expands its retail offering to include Pacsun, Camping World & Lush

Uber Technologies has expanded its current app retail offering in the United States to include names like Pacun, as it grows its selection. From this week onwards, US consumers can order from hundreds of Pacsun, Camping World, and Lush retail locations through the Uber, Uber Eats, and Postmates apps. Launching in time for the upcoming holiday...

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Tech for Retail Awards 2025: Innovations revolutionising the shopping experience

At the 'Tech for Retail 2025' trade fair in Paris, Albatross, Neuralk, POWER.xyz, and Dealt were recognised for their technological innovations. The start-ups impressed with real-time AI, predictive analytics, generative 3D content and home-related services. These solutions are designed to make retail more efficient, personalised, and...

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British brand Boden opens first brick-and-mortar store in Georgia

British fashion label Boden has finally crossed a long-anticipated milestone: the opening of its very first standalone store in the United States. The 2,000-square-foot shop, located at 5165 Avalon Boulevard in Alpharetta, Georgia, opens a new chapter for the catalog-born retailer as it brings its cheerful, quintessentially British vibe to...

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The North Face opens new flagship on Fifth Avenue, New York City

Outdoor brand The North Face has opened its newest flagship store at 511 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. The flagship store spans 21,000 square feet across two floors and sees the brand make its biggest investment in retail to date. Introducing a new store concept that looks to elevate the traditional shopping experience into a journey...

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Amazon founder launches AI venture Project Prometheus, signalling potential shifts for retail and fashion

Jeff Bezos is returning to the chief executive role with a new artificial intelligence venture, Project Prometheus, a move that could reshape how technology flows into sectors including retail and fashion. According to The Times, the early-stage company has secured 6.2 billion dollars in initial funding, placing it among the world’s most...