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March 13, 2008
Balenciaga Opens New Melrose Ave. Store
U.S. Balenciaga fans no longer have to go to Manhattan to get their fix. The designer brand just opened a new 5,000-square-foot store in West Hollywood, offering a complete collection of apparel, gowns, handbags and accessories.
The two-storey Melrose Ave. space has a futuristic feel and is decorated in Balenciaga’s signature blue shades.
The new store is part of a larger expansion strategy, the company said.
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March 05, 2008
Lily Pulitzer To Open In Manhattan
Lily Pulitzer is opening a new door in Manhattan, featuring the brand’s women’s, men’s and children’s lines as well as accessories and exclusive products. The 3,700-square foot Madison Ave. store is slated to open in May. The store spans two floors and is located between 78th and 79th Street.
The company is also focused on expanding distribution into Europe and is already being sold at Harrods in London.
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March 03, 2008
David Yurman Sees Luxe Growth Abroad
David Yurman is bullish about the international luxury jewelry market, despite U.S. economic worries. The fine jewelry purveyor is expanding into Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Yurman is opening its first Asian location in Hong Kong this weekend and has another store slated to open in Tokyo. The New York company plans to crack Europe and the Middle East next year.
Yurman also plans to open a new 6,000-square-foot flagship on Madison Ave. to replace its old Manhattan store. The company already has 15 stores dotted across the U.S.
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February 26, 2008
Tse Opens New SoHo Flagship
High-end cashmere brand Tse is opening a new 2,500 square foot flagship in SoHo in the hope of building a younger customer base.
The store will feature lightweight cashmere and transparent knits for spring, starting at around $400.
The company already closed its Madison Avenue location so it could focus on the 120 Wooster Street store. The new location is expected to bring in $3 million in sales for the first year.
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February 05, 2008
Polo Ralph Lauren Plans Greenwich Flagship
Polo Ralph Lauren is planning to open a two-level store in Greenwich, Conn. that could take up as much as 20,000 square feet.
The store will be located in Gap’s old spot on Greenwich Avenue and will most likely feature the designer’s women’s and men’s collections, among other Lauren lines.
Polo Ralph Lauren has a long history in the Greenwich area and already has a Rugby store on Greenwich Ave. The new store is expected to be a flagship location.
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February 01, 2008
Balenciago Opens Futuristic London Flagship
Balenciaga opened its new London flagship, tying together a space age interior with a conservative brick storefront. The 1,900-foot Mount St. store features padded walls and ceiling lights resembling a constellation of orange stars.
The new door will feature fashion-forward women’s ready-to-wear and accessories.
Balenciaga is planning to open even more locations this year, including stores in L.A., Tokyo and possibly Paris.
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January 30, 2008
Choo Steps Into Three New European Locations
Jimmy Choo is stepping out in Europe with three new stores slated to open over the next few months. The high-end shoe brand is opening doors in Cannes, Barcelona and Rome, bringing its total number of European stores to 20.
The expansion comes as Choo is riding high on strong sales growth. The company saw sales increase by 27% in 2007 to $171 million.
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January 23, 2008
De La Renta Opening Two New Stores
Oscar de la Renta is opening a new freestanding store in Atlanta. The two-storey, 2850-square-foot space is due to open in fall 2009 in the city’s Streets of Buckhead development.
The Atlanta store will be the designer’s eighth freestanding store. De la Renta is opening his seventh store in Costa Mesa, Calif. next month.
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December 19, 2007
Jimmy Choo Opens New Beverly Hills Flagship
Jimmy Choo opened a new flagship on Rodeo Drive as part of a larger West Coast expansion effort. The new Beverly Hills locations boasts 3,000 square feet – enough room for handbags, sunglasses and fragrances, as well as Choo’s signature shoes.
The company plans to open five new West Coast stores over the next two years. New locations include San Diego and Costa Mesa in California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Bellevue, Washington; and Scottsdale, Arizona.
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December 10, 2007
Adam Lippes Unvelis His First Retail Shop
Adam Lippes has opened his first store in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district. The contemporary designer is offering a wide selection of his women’s wear and menswear as well as a selection of accessories and home furnishings.
Although the designer’s Adam Adam Lippes brand is available in numerous department stores the new 2,500-square-foot unit is his first freestanding store. The shop, dubbed Adam, is located at 678 Hudson Street.
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December 05, 2007
Lacroix Opens First Manhattan Door
Christian Lacroix has opened his first retail store in Manhattan featuring the designer’s ready-to-wear and couture collections. The store, located at 36 East 57th street, has a bold interior that includes mirrored tiles and sparse, modern furnishings.
The U.S. currently accounts for 10% to 15% of the designer’s total business and Lacroix parent company The Falic Group hopes to grow that number with the addition of the new store.
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November 13, 2007
Yamamoto Opens Flagship In Antwerp
Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto has opened his largest store yet in Antwerp, Belgium. The 10,300 square foot store brings together the designer’s complete collection of labels and is located in the same building as the Antwerp Fashion Academy.
Yamamoto is on an expansion spree at the moment and has two other stores set to open early next year. The first will open in New York in January and will be followed by a Paris location slated to open in March.
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October 17, 2007
Helmut Lang Opens Two New Doors
Helmut Lang is taking on the West Coast with two new stores in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The new doors both cover around 5,000 square feet and feature minimalist steel fixtures and glass.
Lang parent company Link Theory Holdings sees a growing market in California for the brand’s cool, clean looks.
The L.A. store is located on Melrose Ave. while the San Francisco store occupies space on swanky Maiden Lane.
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September 28, 2007
New Tommy Hilfiger Store Dedicated To Women's Wear
Tommy Hilfiger is opening its first store dedicated to women’s wear on New York’s Bleecker Street. The 825-square foot unit offers ready-to-wear, sportswear, accessories and vintage pieces.
Part of the company’s goal is to showcase its more expensive and fashion forward runway line, which is not as easy to sell wholesale.
If it’s a success, the company could be opening similar units in the future.
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September 27, 2007
James Pearse Opens In Beveley Hills
Designer James Pearse has opened a new flagship store in Beverly Hills which includes lifestyle goods such as bedding and books in addition to his signature t-shirts and cashmere sweaters.
The 5,000 square foot store has a calming, minimalist design and includes categories such as loungewear and intimates.
Pearse has three other locations – in Malibu, San Diego and New York – and plans to open a home furnishings and surfwear store in Malibu next summer.
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September 06, 2007
BCBG Max Azria Opens New Melrose Door
BCBG Max Azria opened its twelfth store in L.A. this week at 8400 West Melrose Ave. The 3,200 square foot store will carry the brand’s ready-to-wear, runway, eveningwear, footwear and accessories.
The new location is part of a greater expansion plan that will see 25 more stores opened in the next year, including one in Boston and one in Manhattan.
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August 30, 2007
Neiman's Puts Chicago On The Cusp
Neiman Marcus opened a new Cusp concept store near Chicago this month. The new door, in the suburb of Northbrook Court, is the fourth Cusp Neiman’s has opened in the last year. The high-end department store chain said that it is testing demand for the specialty stores before it opens more locations.
Cusp caters to a younger customer who seeks cutting-edge contemporary fashions in a more intimate setting.
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August 29, 2007
L.A. Retailer Ron Herman Bets On Vegas
Los Angeles-based retailer Ron Herman just opened a new store in Las Vegas to cater to tourists and vacationing Angelenos. The 3,000-square foot Ron Herman store is located at The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace, which has become one of most important shopping destinations in Vegas.
The new store carries only women’s wear, with brands such as Acne Jeans, Stella McCartney and Jovovich-Hawk.
Ron Herman has five other locations in the Los Angeles area: in Beverly Hills, Costa Mesa, West Hollywood, Brentwood and Malibu.
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August 27, 2007
Bloomingdale's Continues Its Growth Spurt
Bloomingdale’s is opening a new concept store in Chevy Chase, Md. next month as part of a larger expansion plan that could see the addition of new doors across the country and abroad.
The Chevy Chase unit, due to open Sept. 27, features a regionally upgraded assortment and an abbreviated home section organized by lifestyle rather than department. Bloomingdale’s plan is to use new concepts to increase its footprint in previously untapped markets.
The department store chain has recently opened four new stores – three in California and one in Massachusetts – as part of it growth push.
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August 16, 2007
Earnest Sewn Opens Second Manhattan Location
Premium denim brand Earnest Sewn is opening a second location is Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The new 1,400 square foot store is in a historic building on the corner of Orchard and Broome and will be designed to evoke the brand’s Americana image.
The store, which opens next month, will also feature an in-store flower shop operated by floral designer Denise Porcaro, who does arrangements for well known restaurants and celebrities.
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July 20, 2007
Nordstrom Pushes Into Boston With 4 New Doors
Nordstrom is counting on a strong customer base in Massachusetts to open four new stores over the next three years. The first new door will open in Natick, Mass. in September, boasting 144,000 square feet of space.
The retailer also plans to move into Burlington in 2008, the North Shore in 2009 and the South Shore in 2010.
Nordstrom’s strong push into the Boston area is partly driven by the opportunities created by the recent shutdown of local favorite Filene’s.
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July 17, 2007
Soho's Lounge Signs Lease On Vegas Strip
Edgy New York boutique Lounge is opening a new 10,000-square foot location in Las Vegas. The store has signed on to be the retail anchor of the new Cosmopolitan casino, due to open in 2009.
The deal gives Lounge 150 feet of exposure on the Vegas strip to sell its premium denim and denim-driven tops and accessories.
The new store is expected to take some elements from Lounge’s existing location in Soho, including a bar, a DJ and a vintage department.
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June 26, 2007
Hermès Targets Wall Street Crowd
Hermès has opened a new 5,000-square-foot store on Wall Street with a focus on men’s wear.Unlike the brand’s other locations, which highlight women’s bags and accessories, the new store showcases men’s items such as ties and collars in front displays.
While there is still plenty of room for women’s wear, the mix has shifted to 55 percent men’s and 45 percent women’s.
Given the store’s location across from the New York Stock Exchange, Hermès is expecting banner sales.
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May 21, 2007
Marc By Marc Jacobs Opens Two New Doors
Marc By Marc Jacobs is carefully expanding its empire with the opening of two new stores: one in Savannah, Ga. and one in Provincetown, Mass.
The Savannah location is considerably larger at 4,700 square feet, while the Provincetown shop weighs in at just 400 square feet.
The smaller shop will focus on the nearby Cape Cod community and close for winter, when tourists and seasonal residents go elsewhere.
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May 18, 2007
De Beers Moves Into San Francisco's Union Square
Diamond giant De Beers is opening a new flagship in San Francisco’s Union Square. The 4,700-square-foot building is located on Post Street, just a stone’s throw from jewelry rivals Tiffany and Shreve & Co.
De Beers chose the location due to Union’s Square’s reputation as a luxury shopping hub.
The new, two-story shop is expected to open in October or November of this year.
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May 09, 2007
Bottega Takes Tokyo With Huge New Store
Bottega Veneta opened its largest store to date in Japan’s Ginza district. The 9,700 square-foot location boats three retail floors of apparel, accessories, leather goods, home furnishings and jewelry.
The company’s Tokyo investment comes on the heels of robust first quarter results which included a 57 percent increase in sales.
Bottega joins luxe neighbors such as Gucci, Chanel, Cartier and Hermès, all of which are taking advantage of Japan’s thriving high-end market.
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April 30, 2007
Saks New York Opens Zegna Concept Store
Saks Fifth Avenue has opened a 2,800-square foot Zegna shop on the sixth floor of its New York flagship. The concept store includes Zegna clothing, sportswear, furnishings, footwear and accessories.
Saks plans to continue adding Zegna stores to other locations through 2008. Next up is one of Saks’s Chicago stores, which will have a Zegna boutique by fall.
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April 20, 2007
Brooks Woos The Resort Crowd
Brooks Bros. is focusing on the resort lifestyle with a new chain of concept stores called Brooks Bros. Country Club Collection. The stores will feature the brand’s popular Country Club label of sports-related clothing and accessories.
The new format will debut next month in a number of affluent locations, including Tucson, Arizona and Southampton, New York.
Blacks’s Take: Brooks is working on a proven concept but it should be careful not to add too many new stores too fast.
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April 10, 2007
Tom Ford Store, Collection Debuts Thursday
Tom Ford’s New York flagship will open on Thursday, offering men’s ready-to-wear, sportswear, custom clothing, shoes and accessories.
The opening will be the first time that buyers and press have seen the highly anticipated men’s collection, which is being licensed and produced by Ermenegildo Zegna.
The 9,600-square foot store, located at 845 Madison Ave., is said to be the epitome of luxury, with a focus on fine cloth, customer service and tailoring.
Blacks’s Take: If done right, Ford’s store is set to become a top shopping destination for luxury consumers.
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March 26, 2007
Tommy To Floridians: Relax
Tommy Bahama is opening is new concept store in South Naples, Florida called “Relax.”
The store, due to open April 1, will feature Tommy’s Relax line of weekend and resort clothes. The majority of goods will be men’s wear, with some women’s accessories and swimwear thrown in.
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March 20, 2007
Abercrombie Launches British Invasion
Abercrombie & Fitch has made a daring move oversees by opening a location on London’s posh Sevile Row, home to the city’s famous bespoke tailors. The new store, which opened Monday, is A&F’s first European foray.
Company executives said the choice of location fit with the brand’s preppy tradition, despite the fact that it’s a mass market chain.
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March 14, 2007
Gucci To Open Mexico City Location
Gucci is opening a 4,844-square foot store in Mexico City’s posh Polanco neighborhood, offering men’s and women’s wear, as well as shoes and accessories. The two-story location on Presidente Mazaryk street sits near Louis Vuitton, Tiffany’s and other high-end retailers.
Mexico City has a core of luxury shoppers, despite the fact that most of the country is economically challenged. Gucci said that it was the advantageous location on Mazaryk that spurred the brand to open a store at this time.
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February 16, 2007
Milan Finally Gets Juicy
Juicy Couture is bringing its cheeky sex appeal to Europe with the opening of a 3,000-square-foot store in Milan. The new store carries Juicys’s men’s wear, women’s wear and children’s lines, as well as accessories.
The store is the company’s first flagship in Europe and will be used as a gateway to neighboring countries. The company says its next stop will be in England.
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February 07, 2007
Versace Opens Updated Beverly Hills Flagship
Versace opened its renovated flagship in Beverly Hills, showing off an elegant new two-story design featuring crystal display shelves and marble floors. The remodeling is part of a campaign started in 2005 to update all of the Versace stores, with an eye toward being more modern.
The Italian company hopes that the updates will further spur sales, and lead to the opening of more retail units.
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January 19, 2007
Marc by Marc Jacobs Finds Chicago Home
Marc by Marc Jacobs has signed a lease to open a new 4,000 square-foot store in Chicago. The store, which will be located on North Damen Ave. in the Bucktown neighborhood, will feature men’s wear, women’s wear, kids clothes and lifestyle products.
Marc is moving in side-by-side with a host of independent retailers and boutiques. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.
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January 09, 2007
New Boutique To Feature Wang's RTW
Vera Wang is opening her first ready-to-wear (RTW) boutique in New York this fall.
The 2,500-square foot store is located on Mercer Street and will feature the designer’s RTW collection and Lavender Label.
The Lavender line sells for $350 to $1000 while the RTW collection has pieces that retail for up to $5000.
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December 19, 2006
Van Cleef Shines In New Paris Flagship
Luxury jewelry retailer Van Cleef & Arpels has reopened its flagship store in Paris as part of its 100-year anniversary celebrations.
The 3,500-square foot store sits on the Place Vendôme alongside other high-end jewelry shops. The space has an elegant butterfly and dragonfly theme, echoing its well-known designs.
Van Cleef & Arpels has entered its 100th year with an eye on expanding its offerings in categories such as watches and high jewelry.
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December 13, 2006
Gucci Opens In Hong Kong
Gucci is continuing its Asian invasion with a new 11,000-square foot store in Hong Kong. The luxury retailer says that Asia is one of its fastest growing markets and Hong Kong is a key commercial center.
The Italian brand also recently opened a store in Tokyo and headquarters in Ginza.
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December 12, 2006
Barneys Plans New Flagship In Scottsdale
Barneys New York is looking to open a 65,000-square foot store in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high-end chain is negotiating a lease in Scottsdale’s Fashion Square with plans to open in 2009.
The move is part of an aggressive expansion effort which includes two new store openings next year, in San Francisco’s Union Square and the Venetian in Las Vegas.
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December 11, 2006
New Lacroix Boutique To Open In New York
Christian Lacroix will soon have a new 2,700-square foot boutique in New York. The store, set to open in mid-2007, will be the brand’s second Big Apple location and is part of a larger U.S. expansion effort.
French luxury group LVMH sold the loss-making Lacroix brand to Florida-based Falic Group in 2005.
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December 05, 2006
Asprey To Open New Madison Ave. Store
Asprey plans to open a new 6,000 square foot store on Madison Ave. in April. The luxury jewelry and apparel company is under new management and hoping to reach breakeven within the next year.
Asprey had a location in Trump Tower but closed it earlier this year after racking up significant losses. The company says it is now back on track and making steady gains.
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October 26, 2006
Miyake Opens New Madison Ave. Store
Issey Miyake has opened a new 2,600 square-foot store on Madison Ave. with a black-and-white checkerboard theme. The store sells the designer’s men’s and women’s collections and replaces a smaller location Miyake had on the swanky avenue.
It features the designer’s ME line, made up of T-shirts, skirts, jackets and dresses, and his Fete line, made of high-quality polyester.
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October 20, 2006
Versace Plans China Expansion
Versace has aggressive expansion plans for China. The Italian brand plans to open five new stores in Greater China by the end of 2007, in addition to the five it already has.
Versace said it plans to open three new stores in Hong Kong, one in Beijing and one in Shanghai, citing explosive growth in the area.
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October 19, 2006
Thom Browne Moves Into TriBeCa
Thom Browne is opening a 2,000-square foot store in New York’s TriBeCa this week, featuring his signature short-panted suits. The store, located at 100 Hudson St., has an elegant 60s feel with gray marble walls, fitting some of his retro looks.
Browne has risen to industry fame despite his particular personal style of wearing pants that are at least three inches shorter than average. He was named menswear designer of the year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and recently signed a deal with Brooks Bros. to design a special collection for the brand.
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October 18, 2006
Paul Smith Opens In SoHo
Paul Smith has opened a new 5,000-square foot store in New York’s SoHo, offering both men’s and women’s wear.
The store, which opened at 142 Greene St. last week, contains five rooms that are decorated with unique character. It joins his successful flagship store on Fifth Ave. to target the thriving New York market.
Smith opened another flagship offering men’s and women’s apparel in Los Angeles last fall.
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October 04, 2006
Juicy, Loro Make Newbury Street Home
Boston’s Newbury Street continues to evolve with an eclectic mix of retail residents. Both Juicy Couture and Italian brand Loro Piana plan to open boutiques on the swanky downtown street this quarter.
Juicy, known for its velour tracksuits and cheeky style, is setting up shop later this month is the space formally occupied by Chico’s. Loro, which provides luxury cashmere and woolens, is opening a two-story location around the New Year.
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September 26, 2006
Herrera Opens Melrose Shop
Carolina Herrera has opened a new store on Melrose Ave., offering her New York collection, bridal line and accessories from designers such as Manolo Blahnik and Judith Leiber.
The 3,800-square foot store is designed to evoke an elegant and intimate feel, with European touches.
The location extends Herrera’s Southern California presence; she recently opened a store for her CH Carolina Herrera line in Costa Mesa.
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September 18, 2006
Bloomindale's Lands In San Francisco
Bloomingdale’s is set to open a mammoth flagship in downtown San Francisco, a few blocks from Union Square where its main competitors are located.
The 330,000-square foot store will open on Market and Fifth Street on Sept. 28, offering five floors of merchandise. The new flagship is expected to generate $75 million in its first year.
Barneys New York is also planning to set up shop in San Francisco, with a store scheduled to open near Union Square in Fall 2007.
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September 06, 2006
Burberry Sets Up Shop In Madrid
Britain’s Burberry has opened its first store in Madrid as part of its retail expansion plan.
The new 6,500-square-foot store will carry men’s and womenswear, as well as children’s apparel and accessories.
The British brand is also targeting U.S. growth, with plans to open a store in Kansas City, Missouri.
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September 01, 2006
Brooks Bros. Opens In London, Paris
Brooks Bros. has opened new flagships in London and Paris as part of its aggressive expansion plans.
The 11,000-square foot London store is located on Regent Street and the 8,000-square foot Paris location is situated on the Rue Saint Honore. Both carry men’s and women’s apparel and accessories.
With the expansion, Brooks Bros. is hoping to bring its updated classical style to a more international audience. The brand has experienced a resurgence in recent years, and is now predicting $1 billion in sales by 2008.
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August 30, 2006
Nordstrom To Move Into Phoenix
Nordstrom will anchor Phoenix’s new CityNorth development. The 144,000-square foot store is slated to open in fall 2009 and will be the first Nordstrom to open in Phoenix.
The CityNorth project will include 5.5 million square feet of retail, residential, restaurant and office space.
The $1.2 billion development is aimed at boosting the city’s commercial and shopping appeal.
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August 21, 2006
New Max Azria Stores Showcase Designer Line
BCBG’s Max Azria is putting the spotlight on his self-named designer collection by opening five new freestanding stores to carry the line.
Azria designs BCBG’s contemporary line and said he wants to make a clearer distinction between that collection and his upscale designer looks.
The first Max Azria store opened in L.A. last week, and additional stores are planned for New York’s SoHo, Newport Beach, Ca., Palm Beach, Fla., Paris, and possibly Dallas. The new L.A. store, on Melrose Avenue, features the designer’s resort collection.
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August 01, 2006
Lanvin Brings Its New Look To Spain
Luxe label Lanvin is adjusting its retail concept by introducing spaces that are warm and intimate, yet industrial. The French firm just opened a new store in Marbella, Spain, featuring old-world elegance with a modern interior.
It will close its Paris flagship for renovations later this year, with plans to open it next spring with a fresh look.
Lanvin currently has 23 boutiques worldwide.
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July 28, 2006
Neimans Gets On The Cusp
Neiman Marcus opened the first in a line of new concept stores called Cusp, offering contemporary clothes for customers in their 20s and 30s.
The debut store, located in McLean, Virginia, features a spacious open-plan layout with steel fixtures and wooden furniture, offering a modern feel.
Retailers such as Intermix and Scoop have already found success with the youth-oriented concept.
Neimans plans to open three more pilot stores in the next year, with locations in Century City, Los Angeles, and Georgetown.
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July 20, 2006
Lemaire To Relaunch With Two New Stores
Lacoste Creative Director Christophe Lemaire is bringing back his self-named label, and plans to make a splash by opening two new stores later this year. One store will open in Paris in October and the other will debut in Tokyo in December.
The new Lemaire line will offer both men’s and women’s apparel, and a variety of unisex styles. The designer said the look is aimed at the stylish urban customer.
The collection will be available wholesale sometime next year.
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July 05, 2006
Van Norton Plans Paris Store
Belgian designer Dries Van Noton is saying “bonjour” to Paris with the opening of a new 2,800-square foot boutique.
The store, due to open in 2007, will carry women’s ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories.
To date, Van Norton has taken a rather exclusive approach, with a flagship in Antwerp, a location in Hong Kong and a deal with Barneys New York.
Recent strong sales have allowed the deisgn house to up its ante, however, and more retail locations could be in the works.
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June 28, 2006
Barney's Plans New San Francisco Store
Barney’s New York is bringing its special brand of luxury to San Francisco with the opening of a new 60,000 square foot store near Union Square.
The flagship, scheduled to open in fall 2007, is part of a larger expansion that will see new stores in Dallas and Las Vegas, and possible additions in San Diego, Miami and Chicago.
The new San Francisco store will occupy the space previously taken by FAO Schwarz at 48 Stockton St.
Barney’s will join a number of better department stores near Union Square, including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus.
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June 12, 2006
Tom Ford Store Delayed
Tom Ford is pushing back the opening of his new Manhattan store, due to construction and permit delays.
The highly anticipated Madison Ave. shop, featuring Ford’s new menswear collection, is now expected to open next spring.
The three-storey location was originally planned to open in November.
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June 03, 2006
Fred Segal Plans Vegas Debut
L.A. shopping landmark Fred Segal is set to open a mammoth store in Las Vegas.
Segal, best known for it's celebrity-packed Melrose Ave. location, plans to open a 100,000-square foot store in the desert’s new W hotel.
The $1.7 billion hotel is planned to open in 2008, and will also feature 3,000 hotel and residential units, 10 restaurants, a nightclub, a casino, a spa, a gym and other “lifestyle elements.”
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May 29, 2006
Versace Opens In India
Versace is set to open its first store in India this week, offering womenswear, menswear, accessories and home goods to the country’s growing luxury market.
The 160-square meter boutique is located in Mumbai’s J.W. Marriot Mumbai Hotel in Juhu Beach. The Italian design house isn’t alone in targeting the India market; luxury competitors such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior have also set up shop.
Versace’s Indian foray comes as the brand is undergoing a transition from its trademark flashy style to more elegant fittings.
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