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New Era to open immersive flagship store in New York City

Sports and lifestyle brand New Era is set to open its debut North American flagship store in New York City. Opening on April 27, the flagship store is located in the trendy neighbourhood of SoHo, on the corner of Houston Street and Lafayette Street. The upcoming flagship opening is in line with New Era’s broader aim of positioning itself in the...

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Hatstore expands into Germany, marking first store outside Scandinavia

The Swedish headwear retailer is opening the doors to its first German store on May 2 in Hamburg's Europa Passage shopping centre, Hatstore announced on Friday. It is the first location outside Scandinavia. In the Hamburg store, the company, founded in 2012 as an online retailer, offers an assortment of baseball caps, beanies and bucket hats...

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Louis Vuitton opens temporary hotel in London

To celebrate the 130th anniversary of its iconic Monogram pattern, Louis Vuitton is transforming a historic townhouse in London's Mayfair district into an immersive concept experience. The temporary project is located in the heart of London. Louis Vuitton announced on Friday that it dedicates individual, thematically designed rooms to each of...

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Lululemon launches e-commerce for Mexico, confirms eight new stores

Lululemon is continuing to scale in Mexico where it has now officially launched a dedicated e-commerce channel to enhance customer experience. The site’s debut complements the Canadian company’s further plans to increase its store count in the region during fiscal year 2026. In a press release, Lululemon confirmed that it is looking to open...

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The right move: Lefties to join Metrocentre for North East debut

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Inditex’s new-to-the-UK brand Lefties will join Metrocentre’s best-in-class retail line-up, making it one of the retailer’s first three UK stores. It also represents Metrocentre’s second deal with Inditex in Q1 2026, showcasing strong momentum across its fashion offer with the group. Set to occupy a...

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Essentiel Antwerp opens third UK store In Notting Hill

Belgian fashion label Essentiel Antwerp is delighted to announce the opening of its third standalone UK store in London’s Notting Hill, adding to its existing locations in Sloane Square and Hampstead. The new boutique is located on the corner of Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road at 207 Westbourne Grove and will be open mid-May. The boutique...

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Astrid & Miyu strengthen US presence with debut LA store opening

London-based jewelry brand Astrid & Miyu has opened its first store in Los Angeles, as the brand makes its West Coast debut and strengthens its US presence. Located on the iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, the new store marks Astrid & Miyu’s third retail location in the US, building on the momentum of its previous retail openings in New...

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A look inside Max Mara's new Avenue Montaigne flagship

Italian house Max Mara has unveiled its completely renovated flagship at 31 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The reopening, which coincides with the brand's 75th anniversary, is not just a simple aesthetic update. It also illustrates the desire to reaffirm the brand's identity within the Parisian Golden Triangle. To redesign the 745 square metre...

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Skechers opens inaugural flagship store in Copenhagen

On the back of strong growth in the Nordics, US footwear specialist Skechers is doubling down on its presence in the Danish market with the opening of its first flagship store in Copenhagen. Located in Amagertorv, the 700 square metre space provides an extensive offering of Skechers goods, including products worn by leading athletes and...

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Spanish brand Nude Project opens pop-up in Los Angeles

Madrid – Following the success of its first pop-up in the Americas, Spanish streetwear brand Nude Project is renewing and elevating its commitment to the US market with the opening of a brand-new temporary store in the heart of Los Angeles. This is a particularly demanding and coveted retail location where the brand is showcasing the unique...

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Zadig&Voltaire returns to Malibu with opening of new boutique

French fashion house Zadig&Voltaire has returned to the Californian city of Malibu with the opening of a new boutique in Cross Creek Ranch. Officially opening its doors to the public today, April 10, the new store sees Zadig & Voltaire strengthen its retail presence in Southern California, which includes locations in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills,...

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Off-White marks India debut with inaugural flagship store in Bengaluru

Italian luxury label Off-White, founded by the late American designer Virgil Abloh, has opened doors to its first retail store in India, located in Bengaluru. The brand is operating the space in partnership with the Indian licensee company for luxury and lifestyle fashion brands Brand Concepts Limited. The flagship store marks a significant...