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Casablanca anchors itself in Paris with first flagship on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

Casablanca, the luxury brand founded by Charaf Tajer, has opened its inaugural flagship store in Paris, choosing the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré as its entry into physical retail. The opening signals more than a retail expansion and underscores the brand’s ambition to solidify its cultural and commercial footprint in one of the world’s most...

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Tiffany to reopen NYC flagship under French management

The tarpaulins and scaffolding that obscured the facade of Tiffany and Co's flagship New York jewelry store for years have finally come down ahead of its re-opening this week. The mythical store on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue -- immortalized by the 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" -- has been extensively remodeled, which the luxury jeweler hopes...

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Moss Bros. and Skechers to open flagships in Woking

Formalwear brand Moss Bros. and footwear retailer Skechers are both set to open flagships at Victoria Place in Woking, later this spring. Occupying a 2,742 square foot boutique on Henry Plaza, the Moss Bros. store will be home to the brand’s full collection of clothing footwear and accessories, including its recently launched casualwear range...

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Hyper local: Adidas’s new flagship store in Berlin

On 2nd December, Adidas opened its new store concept on 1,400 square metres in Berlin Mitte. It is about much more than just shopping, revealed Hannah Mercer, global retail activation & merchandising head at Adidas, in an exclusive interview with FashionUnited. Hannah Mercer at the flagship store in Berlin | Photo: Adidas The new, three-storey...

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Gymshark to open first flagship store on Regent Street

Gymshark has announced the opening of its first flagship store on Regent Street. The 18,000 square foot store is currently being renovated, and is set to open in the summer of 2022. In a video that explored the new store space and explained what was going to be sold, CEO of Gymshark, Ben Francis, revealed that while Gymshark products would be...

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Crew Clothing relocates flagship in Exeter

British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has relocated. The brand has opened a new store in Princesshay, Exeter, double the size of its previous store on Bedford Street. The opening makes the new location the retailer’s national flagship store and will create six new jobs in the process. The store will offer menswear, womenswear, kids wear,...

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Pictured: Versace opens Paris flagship

Versace has opened the doors of a new flagship store on Rue Saint Honoré in Paris. The 450 square metre store spans three floors and features the latest women’s and men’s collections from the Italian luxury label. Designed by renowned architect Gwenael Nicolas, the store is “envisioned as a canvas that illustrates the brand’s artful creations”...

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In pictures: JW Anderson opens flagship store in London's Soho

British fashion label JW Anderson has opened its first flagship store in Soho, London. The two-floor 1300-square-foot space carries the brand’s entire range of products including menswear, womenswear, small leather goods, shoes, handbags, accessories and special collaboration products such as its recently unveiled line for Moncler Genius. The...

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Browns to relocate London flagship

To mark its 50th anniversary next year, luxury retailer Browns has announced it will be relocating its flagship from South Molton Street, in London's West End, to a new space just around the corner at 39 Brook Street. Browns said its new four-floor store will be a space “where customer experience is paramount and technology and the power of...

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Cambridge Satchel Company to relocate London flagship

In celebration of its 10th birthday, Cambridge Satchel Company is set to relocate its London flagship store to 37 Neal Street in Seven Dials. The store is planned to open on 23 February, will be the launch location of a new premium collection of leather handbags, called ‘Cambridge’, and will act as the company's new headquarters. Employees...

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Columbia to open European flagship store in London

Outdoor apparel and footwear brand Columbia Sportswear has announced that it will be opening its flagship European store at Carnaby Street, London, in early 2019. The store will span 2,465 square feet over two floors, and will showcase a wide range of apparel, from innovative, technical outdoor gear, to casual, outdoor-inspired collections drawn...