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Arc’teryx opens first ‘Alpha’ store concept in Toronto

Performance apparel retailer Arc’teryx has unveiled a new store concept in Toronto, Canada, aimed at “reinforcing the brand’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement”. Dubbed ‘Alpha’, the new format will roll out through future store openings starting summer 2024, with each location to act as a hub for community engagement and a...

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GU to open its first-ever overseas flagship store in SoHo, NYC

GU, the sister brand to Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo, has announced plans to open its first overseas flagship store in SoHo, New York City, in addition to its online store this fall. The news comes not long after parent company Fast Retailing revealed its ambitious expansion plans for GU to make its mark in the United States and Europe. This...

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Me+Em launches new campaign amid US expansion push

Luxury British womenswear brand Me+Em has launched its first marketing campaign in the United States to support its expansion into the market. Following the opening of Me+Em’s three debut US stores in the New York City area, one on Madison Avenue, one in Soho, and one in East Hampton earlier this spring, the new campaign aims to strengthen the...

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Nordstrom Rack to open new location in Apple Vally, Minnesota

Nordstrom Rack is set to expand its retail presence in Minnesota with the opening of a new location. The new store, which will open in Apple Valley in spring 2025, will see the Nordstrom. Inc.-owned brand operates a total of five Nordstrom Rack stores across the Minnesota area. "We look forward to being a part of the Apple Valley community and...

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Guess sets up shop in South Africa for next DestinationGuess location

American ready-to-wear brand Guess has unveiled the location of its next '#DestinationGuess'. After setting up shop in a number of European beach clubs and ski resorts over the last few months, the label is now settling in South Africa. In collaboration with its long-standing partner Marcolin, specialists in the production and distribution of...

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Sézane opens second US store in Washington DC

Women's ready-to-wear brand Sézane is continuing to travel the roads of the US to meet its American customers. Following the launch of a short-term base in Austin, Texas, it is now setting up shop in Washington DC. At the beginning of March, Sézane opened a pop-up store in South Congress, one of Austin's busiest shopping areas. The brand is now...

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Garage opens 100th store in the US amid rapid expansion push

Canadian-based womenswear retailer Garage has opened its 100th store in the United States as part of its expansion plan. The latest retail location, Arrowhead Mall, Glendale, Arizona, signifies a major milestone for the brand as it successfully expands its strategy into the US. "We are very proud to offer another best-in-class shopping...

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Mango opens new stores in the East Coast, as it sets its sights on ambitious growth in the USA

Mango has opened stores in two new states as the Spanish fashion retailer strengthens its store network across the nation. After opening stores in key retail locations across New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia, California, and Pennsylvania, Mango has expanded its retail network along the East Coast by opening stores in Massachusetts and...

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Kizik debuts new brand platform and campaign as it enters new phase of growth

Kizik has launched a new brand platform and integrated campaign as part of its continued growth strategy across retail, wholesale, and international markets. The new brand platform and campaign, created in partnership with creative agency Yard NYC, features a renewed branding look for the footwear brand, encompassing everything from its website...

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Artizia opens newly expanded boutique at Oakbrook Center, Illinois

Canadian luxury womenswear brand Aritzia has opened its newly expanded store in Oakbrook Center, Illinois. Measuring more than 14,000 square feet, the newly renovated store is close to double the size of Aritzia’s original boutique at Oakbrook Center. The refurbished retail location features 19 styling suites, as well as unique details like...

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Detoure to open first permanent store in Los Angeles

Online influencer secondhand store Detoure is set to open its first permanent brick-and-mortar store in Los Angeles, California, this weekend. Located at 7555 Melrose Avenue, one of the city’s most iconic shopping streets, the debut store is set to open its doors on April 20. In honor of the opening, Detoure will be hosting a grand opening...

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Windsor expands into Canada, plans five new stores

Womenswear apparel retailer Windsor Fashions has announced plans to expand into Canada through the launch of five new stores throughout the second quarter of the year. According to the company, all locations are due to have opened by the end of May, and will build on the already extensive 300 locations in the US and Puerto Rico. The confirmed...