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L'Agence opens flagship store on Madison Avenue, NYC

Following the opening of its international flagship stores in Paris, France, and Seoul, South Korea, Los Angeles-based women's lifestyle brand L'Agence has opened a new flagship store in the United States. Located on Madison Avenue in New York City, the new Manhattan flagship store is the latest brick-and-mortar store from L'Agence to open in...

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Santoni opens largest flagship store in New York

Italian shoemaker Santoni has opened its largest flagship store in the world in New York City as it marks its 50th anniversary. Located at 667 Madison Avenue, the new flagship store spans approximately 350 square meters and features an architectural concept by architect and designer Patricia Urquiola, which is inspired by the Chrysler Building...

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Tala to open debut UK flagship store on Carnaby Street

British activewear brand Tala is set to open its first-ever retail store in the UK this spring. Located on Carnaby Street, in London, the 2,000 square foot store will span two floors. A milestone for the digitally-focused brand, the debut store opening sees builds on Tala’s first foray into physical retail. In May 2024, Tala opened a series of...

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Skechers opens world's first Performance Flagship store in Canada

Footwear and apparel brand Skechers has opened its first-ever Performance store in Canada. A new retail format offering customers an immersive experience, the store includes half-courts where customers can try out the brand’s latest products across several categories, including basketball, running, golf, soccer, and pickleball. An experiential...

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Madewell marks opening of new flagship store in SoHo, NYC

Madewell has officially opened the doors of the newest flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Exterior of Madewell's new flagship store in SoHo, NYC Credits: Madewell Situated at 565 Broadway, the new flagship store from the denim and apparel brand spans 6,512 square feet and marks Madewell’s return to the neighborhood. Madewell originally...

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Skims unveils debut flagship store in New York City

Skims, the shapewear and swimwear brand co-founded by reality TV star Kim Kardashian, has opened its first flagship store in New York City on 5th Avenue. Described as a “significant milestone in the brand's ongoing retail evolution,” the flagship has been designed by design studio Rafael de Cárdenas, showcasing Skims’ distinctive design codes,...

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Puma opens second USA flagship store in Las Vegas

Sportswear brand Puma has opened its second flagship store in North America, a new three-story, 25,000-square-foot retail space in Las Vegas, as it plans further expansion across the nation. Following in the footsteps of its debut US flagship store, located at 609 Fifth Avenue in New York City, the new flagship store aims to reimagine the modern...

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Paul Smith opens an art gallery in his London flagship store

British designer Paul Smith has announced the opening of a new art gallery in his brand’s flagship store in London, England. Officially opening its doors on October 10, the new Paul Smith Space is to become a permanent fixture in the basement of the designer’s store on 9 Albemarle Street in Mayfair. Further cementing the intersection between...

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Ba&sh opens first US flagship store in New York

French fashion house Ba&sh has made an upscaled venture into the North American market with the opening of its first flagship store in the region, located in New York City. Designed in collaboration with interior designer Brandi Howe, the store spans 200 square metres and is located in the SoHo district. The interior itself retains the identity...

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Stella McCartney hosts NYFW "No Leather Ever" campaign with PETA

British luxury womenswear label Stella McCartney has partnered with animal rights organization People for the Protection of Animals (PETA) to reimagine the group’s iconic “I’d Rather Go Naked” during New York Fashion Week. Stella McCartney, known for its ethically minded and sustainable values, unveiled a new display at its flagship store in...

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Astrid & Miyu opens first global flagship store: ‘Experiential retail is integral’

Physical retail remains an avenue in which brands can evolve and experiment with their identity in the context of the real world. It is exactly this that has led London-based jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu (A&M) to open its first global flagship store, achieving a dream that its team has held for years and thus cementing its presence further...

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GU reveals plans for first US flagship store, app, & e-commerce

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo and sister brand GU, has shared additional plans for the opening of its first GU flagship store in the US. Set to open at 578 Broadway in SoHo, New York City, on September 19, the debut flagship store opening will coincide with the launch of its US ecommerce store. The new...