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Frasers Group becomes majority stakeholder in luxury retailer The Webster

The Webster is set to sell a majority stake of the company to British retail giant Frasers Group as part of a new strategic partnership. The leading shareholder position is currently held by founder and chief executive officer of the luxury retailer Laure Hériard Dubreuil and her family. Through the deal, Frasers intends to provide its own...

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Vans partners with The Webster

Footwear and apparel brand Vans and luxury multi-brand omnichannel retailer The Webster have launched an exclusive partnership. The capsule introduces the Bold Ni reinterpreted in embossed croc print in three colorways inspired by The Webster’s heritage of sprawling Everglades and Miami’s sunny spirit. The shoes will be housed in a...

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The Webster opening store in Toronto, first outside U.S.

The Webster is one lucky retail chain. Where other multi brand department stores have struggled during the pandemic, they are one of the few who has actually weathered the storm and are now transcending it. The Webster will be opening its first store outside of the U.S. in Toronto, marking their eighth store overall. The news was reported by...

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The Webster expands beauty offerings

Multi-brand luxury retailer The Webster is working on expanding its prestige beauty business. The retail chain, which now counts eight stores nationwide, including its prominent New York store, is not unfamiliar with the beauty market having helped lipstick brand La Bouche Rouge launch in the United States. The Webster has launched its beauty...

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Luxury boutique Webster to open new location in Los Angeles

The Webster will be opening its doors in Los Angeles at the Beverly Center, bringing a new level of luxury retail to the shopping center, which already boasts Balenciaga, Fendi, Saint Laurent, and more as tenants. This will be the retailer’s seventh location in the United States. Designed by British architect Sir David Adjaye, the...

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The Webster promotes Laurent Malecaze to CEO, taps former Stella McCartney right hand man

Laurent Malecaze has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer at The Webster, the company revealed in a press release. He joined the US-based luxury multibrand retailer in 2015 as Chief Operating Officer and has been serving as the company’s President since May 2018. Additionally, The Webster has appointed Stephane Jaspar to the role...

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The Webster comes to Los Angeles

The Webster is opening a new store in Los Angeles. The retailer is scheduled to open in the Beverly Center in 2020. The store will retail its collection of brands in a 11,000 square foot space. Based in Miami, the retailer has locations in Miami, SoHo and Costa Mesa. The new store opening was chosen carefully to bow in Los Angeles. “We continue...

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The Webster teams up with Lane Crawford

Miami boutique The Webster is partnering with luxury Chinese department store Lane Crawford on an exclusive collection featuring more than 70 styles from over 20 brands that “embody the spirit of Miami” including Coach, Sonia Rykiel and Proenza Schouler. The exclusive collaboration has all been inspired by The Webster’s flamingo logo and...

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The Webster opens first West Coast boutique

Los Angeles - Coming from the East Coast in Miami, The Webster is finally opening its fourth store. Landing in Costa Mesa, the retailer will open its first boutique on the West Coast. The high-end shop boasts 4,000 square feet and is located at luxury shopping haven South Coast Plaza mall. The store will be The Webster’s first flagship in...