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Uniqlo to open new location in Santa Monica

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is set to open its latest US retail location at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, on Friday, December 5. The new store will feature Uniqlo’s customer experience, offering its full LifeWear lineup for men, women, and kids. It will also offer Uniqlo’s in-store clothing collection program, Re:...

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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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Lilly Pulitzer to open store in Plaza del Lago, Chicago

Lifestyle brand Lilly Pulitzer is set to open its first-ever store in Wilmette, at Plaza del Lago, in Chicago, one of the oldest open-air shopping centers in the United States. Set to open its doors next month, the new boutique will feature a curated concept that brings together Lilly Pulitzer’s signature style with touches from the shopping...

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New Balance opens new store in SoHo, NYC

Sportswear brand New Balance is opening a new store in Soho, New York City. Opening its doors on October 23, the store launch comes a month after the brand reopened its flagship store in Flatiron. Interior of New Balance SoHo store Credits: New Balance The new 1,800-square-foot Soho store is said to reflect New Balance’s core principles of “...

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Uniqlo plots US retail expansion, with 11 new openings in the pipeline for 2026

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is strengthening its retail presence across the United States, as it announces 11 new openings across the nation for spring/summer 2026. The fashion giant announced that it is “prioritizing purposeful growth in key markets” in the country, with flagship stores set to open in Chicago and San Francisco, and four...

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Indochino & Nordstrom expand partnership with five new shop-in-shops

Vancouver-based custom apparel brand Indochino and US department store chain Nordstrom are expanding their partnership with the opening of five new Indochino shop-in-shops. The new openings bring the total number of Indochino retail locations within Nordstrom stores to 33, increasing the made-to-measure brand’s reach to more than 90 percent of...

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Seafolly to open debut US flagship store in Corona Del Mar, California

Australian swimwear brand Seafolly is set to open its first-ever flagship store in the United States as part of its retail expansion. Slated to open on August 7 in Corona Del Mar, California, the opening comes as Seafolly continues to invest in strengthening its brick-and-mortar footprint. Located at 932 Avocado Avenue, the brand selected this...

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Ana Luisa signs wholesale partnership with Nordstrom for nationwide rollout

Ana Luisa may be coming to a Nordstrom near you, as the direct-to-consumer jewelry brand has entered into a wholesale partnership with the US department store chain. The agreement sees Ana Luisa launch in 25 Nordstrom stores across the country, including locations in California, New Jersey, Florida, and Illinois. Ana Luisa's wholesale launch...

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Wax London expands retail presence in the Gleneagles, Scotland

British menswear label Wax London has expanded its retail presence at the Gleneagles Hotel Retail Arcade in Perthshire. Located with the iconic Gleneagles Hotel, the Victorian-style retail arcade houses a range of luxury boutiques including Pringle, Edamame, and Daughter. From July onwards, the Retail Arcade offers an extended range of Wax...

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Duer launches in Europe as it outlines ambitious North American expansion plans

Vancouver-based performance apparel brand Due has announced its launch in Europe as it outlines an ambitious retail expansion plan for North America. The retail expansion comes a decade after the brand was founded. Supported by a global network of 800 retail partners, a robust direct-to-consumer platform, and an expanding portfolio of branded...

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Psycho Bunny returns to its root with new store opening in Queens, New York

Montreal-based menswear brand Psycho Bunny is returning to its roots with the opening of its newest store in Queens, New York. Located at the Queens Center Mall, the opening underscores the brand’s homecoming as it was originally founded in New York City 20 years ago. A full-circle moment for Psycho Bunny, the brand has grown into a globally...

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Madhappy opens debut flagship store in New York City

Los Angeles-based apparel brand Madhappy is set to open its debut flagship store in New York City this weekend, marking its first permanent retail location in the city. Located in the heart of Nolita, the 1,800-square-foot brick-and-mortar store is the brand’s second store to open in the United States following the opening of its first store in...