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NBA opens second US flagship store in Houston

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has opened a new NBA store in Houston, Texas. Located at The Galleria in Uptown Houston, it is the second NBA flagship store in the United States, following the opening of the New York location in 2015. The new 7,500-square-foot store, which officially opened its doors to the public on November 3,...

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Louis Vuitton set to open new flagship on Fifth Avenue

As several luxury flagship locations keep popping up on New York’s Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton is the next in show, according to the New York Post. The retail hotspot has recently seen the opening of the new Tiffany flagship, and the building of the new 21-story Rolex headquarters is underway. In a similar fashion, the new Louis Vuitton flagship...

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Lacoste opens new flagship store on Regent Street, London

Last week, apparel and footwear retailer Lacoste opened the doors to its new flagship store on London’s Regent Street. Presented on a space of 900 square metres are 4,000 of the brand's pieces, ranging from the iconic polo shirt to mens, womens and kids’ ready-to-wear, as well as footwear and golf, tennis and fitness performance collections. A...

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Uniqlo presents ‘Tomorrow Wonderland’ at China Import Expo

Japanese retailer Uniqlo has occupied a 1,000 square meter space at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), showcasing the brand’s LifeWear concept through technology, innovation and design. Spread across eight zones, the Tomorrow Wonderland exhibition is one of the largest displays at the event, presenting its products to global...

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Uniqlo to open first Beijing flagship store

Japanese retailer Uniqlo has announced it will be opening its first flagship store in Beijing in November this year. The new flagship will showcase the brand’s consistent range of The Art and Science of Lifewear, referring to the typically practical and scientifically enhanced designs Uniqlo is well known for. It will offer a wide range of the...

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Uniqlo to open global flagship store in Tokyo

Uniqlo has announced the opening of its new global flagship store in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district on June 19. The store, which was formerly the Uniqlo Marronnier Gate Ginza store on the seventh floor of the Marronnier Gate Ginza 2 building, has been renovated with an expansion up to the fourth floor and a fully remodeled interior. The...

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Sandro opens first U.S. flagship store in New York

French fashion brand Sandro has opened its first flagship store in the United States in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. The location is centered on craftsmanship, which reflects the history and evolution of the brand. According to an announcement from the brand, this location will carry an exclusive selection of menswear and womenswear...

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Accessories brand Hex opens flagship store in downtown L.A.

Fashion accessories brand Hex, known for its practical and utilitarian-style bags, has opened up a new location in downtown Los Angeles. According to an announcement from the brand, this new location will serve as the brand’s flagship location. The 700-square-foot space features an upper balcony, which will be known as The Loft. Hex intends to...

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Anita Dongre launches flagship store in NY

Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, whose designs have been worn by Kate Middleton and Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt, is opening a flagship store in New York. The shop will occupy three storeys, spanning over 4,500 square feet, and house Dongre’s three collections: bridal, ready-to-wear and sustainable fashion. Last...

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Under Armour opens its first European flagship store in Amsterdam

Amsterdam - US sportswear brand Under Armour opened its debut flagship store in Europe in Amsterdam Thursday evening. The store, which is the first and largest Brand House store from Under Armour, spans more than 1,000 square meters. Located on the Kalverstraat, a main shopping street in the city, the new Brand House offers Under Armour's...

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In Pictures: Hunter opens third global store in Toronto

London - British lifestyle brand Hunter has opened its third global flagship store in Toronto, Canada. Located on the ground floor of the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the standalone store marks Hunter's first foray in North America. The concept for the 2,800 square foot store was developed by Hunter's in-house retail design team and underlines the...

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Brioni opens its flagship store on Madison Avenue

London - Brioni has opened its newest flagship store on Madison Avenue, in Manhattan, New York. Located at 688 Madison Avenue, the newest flagship store from the Kering-held label spans 5,974 feet across two floors. The new store is also the second store in the group’s retail portfolio to be designed by the David Chipperfield Architects group...