Major League Baseball to open flagship in Midtown Manhattan

Major League Baseball will open New York City's first MLB flagship store next summer in New York City. Located at 1271 Avenue of the Americas in the heart of Manhattan, the MLB Flagship Store will be the league’s first permanent retail location in the United States. MLB has partnered with Legends, a global planning, sales, and hospitality company, to operate the store. In addition, Legends Project Development is overseeing the design and construction of the new space. The standalone store will be 17,000 square-feet and will encompass two floors.

“We are extremely excited about opening the MLB Flagship Store next summer,” said Tony Petitti, MLB deputy commissioner, business & media, in a statement. “This new retail location in a busy area of Manhattan gives us another unique way to market our players and teams and help continue to grow the sport. We plan to provide our fans a best-in-class shopping experience and look forward to making this store a reality with our world-class partners at Legends.”

The store will offer a wide assortment of officially licensed products. The high-quality products available at the MLB Flagship Store will come from a full range of MLB licensees and highlight all 30 MLB Clubs in addition to historical franchises in the Cooperstown Collection and authenticated game-used memorabilia. The store will also offer unique New York City products along with customization options.

“Building an iconic retail footprint in the United States’ most dynamic city, celebrating America’s greatest pastime is a significant moment for our company,” said Legends president and CEO Shervin Mirhashemi in a statement. “Off the strength of our deep experience in merchandise solutions, we are committed to creating an unparalleled shopping experience for baseball fans worldwide. We’re thrilled that Major League Baseball has chosen our team to help launch their state-of-the-art flagship store – we know fans are going to love this new experience.”

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