British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger London has opened its first-ever store in Miami, Florida, as it continues to expand across North America. Located at Aventura Mall, a popular shopping destination, the new 2,102 square foot store reflects the brand's colorful aesthetic and offers Kur Gegier's full range of women's shoes,...
May 2, 2025
As artificial intelligence weaves its way into the fabric of daily life, new technologies and features have taken a decidedly retail turn. OpenAI's unveiling of ChatGPT's new shopping feature, embedded within its GPT-4o and 4o-mini models, marks a significant evolution in how consumers might discover and ultimately acquire goods, including those...
The latest Savills Global Luxury Retail 2025 Report shows that global luxury retail continued to withstand economic challenges, with core markets experiencing strong rental growth in 2024. Prime rents increased or remained stable in over 75 percent of the 21 regions surveyed. After the number of new openings slowed in 2023, this trend reversed...
Forever 21 is officially shutting its doors. The fast fashion retailer is believed to be preparing to close all of its 354 US stores today, May 1. This is according to court documents obtained by USA Today. The company’s operator, F21 OpCo, had been given until April 30 to find a buyer for the brand, however, no such party has stepped forward....
May 1, 2025
Topshop is seemingly moving up its relaunch date. The British brand has announced it will be hosting a one day shopping experience in London, where it will take over the basement site of Defected Records. While the brand had initially been planning for a physical return during the incoming summer, Topshop has now changed course. Like all of its...
British menswear label Wax London is set to officially enter the US market through an exclusive residency with Los Angeles retailer The Optimist. The US retail debut marks the brand’s first physical presence in the region, where it had until now only been available via its online e-commerce platform. From May 8, Wax London will now take up...
Apr 29, 2025
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...
Madrid – Spanish jewellery brand UNOde50 is accelerating its international expansion and growth plan, further strengthening its presence in the US. The US is a particularly strategic market for the brand. UNOde50 is now trying to gain traction through online channels, bringing its collections to the marketplace of the US department store chain...
German sportswear brand Adidas has opened a new flagship store in Las Vegas as it looks to invest in the city's rapidly growing sports culture and leverage its established reputation as a global shopping destination. Located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip at BLVD Mall, the new flagship store is one of Adidas's largest to date, measuring 16,000...
Apr 28, 2025
Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its first store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Located at 95 North 6th Street, the new store features the brand's complete women's and men's collections and activewear range, Your Personal Best (YPB). Spanning 6,000 plus square feet across two floors, Abercrombie & Fitch will also offer an exclusive vintage capsule...
For global consumers, the United States has long been more than just a travel destination—it is a retail and fashion mecca. From the flagship boutiques of New York’s Fifth Avenue to the sprawling designer outlets of California and Florida, the U.S. has offered international visitors a potent mix of local and luxury brands, competitive pricing,...
Apr 25, 2025
Department store group Hudson’s Bay Company has confirmed that it plans to liquidate its remaining six own brand stores and one Saks Fifth Avenue location. The company deduced that a viable bid for the six-store model was now “unlikely”. From April 25, the remaining stores will therefore join 73 Hudson’s Bay sites, 13 Saks Off 5th locations and...