Hamleys opens biggest store on the planet British toy giant Hamleys has opened its largest worldwide flagship store in Beijing spanning over 115,000sq ft. The 257-year-old store opened the doors its new location just two days before Christmas, accompanied by an exclusive parade to mark the occasion. The British ambassador Barbara Woodward and Sanpower chairman... Continue Reading →
Dec 11, 2017 “2018 will be the year of flagships, six of them, either brand new stores or major re-openings, which will be very impactful,” says Bruno Pavlovsky, the president of Chanel’s fashion and accessories divisions. And the destinations are all major ones. From New York, a new boutique on 57th street to a new... Continue Reading →
Premium department store Harvey Nichols has unveiled its Christmas windows for 2017, its largest visual scheme of the year. For this year's festive season, the luxury retailer looked for inspiration from the Autumn/Winter 2017 fashion weeks and pre-spring collections, selecting the most vibrant colours to catch customer's eyes. During the dark winter season, Harvey Nichols... Continue Reading →
Galeries Lafayette plans to open a second store in Istanbul and its first in Kuwait City in 2019, tapping into high-spending shoppers in the Middle East. “These two projects give further substance to our goals of consolidating our positions in the Middle East where we will have a network of eight stores,” Nicolas Houze, chief... Continue Reading →
Galeries Lafayette has unveiled a new flagship store at the heart of the new extension to the Carré Sénart shopping centre in Paris. The opening marks the first significant addition to the Galeries Lafayette network of 56 stores in France in the past few years, and the new store concept is intended to be experience-led,... Continue Reading →
Hugo Boss has launched its first digital showroom in Berlin, Germany, marking a shift in the company's strategy. The German fashion brand presented its Hugo pre-fall collection for 2018 at a pop-up space in Berlin to showcase its digital showroom last week. Via a 65 inch touchscreen, which resembles a table, viewers were able to... Continue Reading →
The Al Habtoor Group is proud to bring together two world-class brands under one roof, Bentley, and St. Regis Dubai Polo, the world’s first ever equestrian resort located at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club. The brainchild of Mr. Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice-Chairman and CEO of Al Habtoor Group, the idea of building the... Continue Reading →
London - The man who has been credited with transforming Burberry into the UK's leading luxury fashion house is set to leave his role. President and Chief Creative Officer at Burberry, Christopher Bailey, is set to leave the company by the end of 2018, marking the end of his 17-year tenure. The heritage fashion house... Continue Reading →
Hermès has opened ‘Through The Walls’, an immersive exhibition of the French luxury label’s home universe created especially for Singapore. Showing at Hermès’ Liat Towers flagship store on Orchard Road, the world-first Hermès home exhibition will run from 7 to 29 October 2017. In a bid to showcase its new collections for the home, under... Continue Reading →
Luxury men’s fashion and accessories brand Alfred Dunhill has opened a new store in Beijing. Nestled on Jianguo Road in the Chaoyang District, the latest China branch is located on Level 2 of Beijing’s SKP Shopping Centre. It features Dunhill’s famous retail Home design concept: elegant, sophisticated and masculine, with design accents that mimic Dunhill’s... Continue Reading →
Italian luxury house of Gucci has recently opened a new children’s clothing store in Dubai at the Dubai Mall. The store features Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele’s signature style. The store stocks the complete range of products for kids of the brand.
Harvey Nichols to open new store in Doha Luxury retailer Harvey Nichols has confirmed plans to a new store in Doha. The department store group said it has signed a licence agreement with Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Group to open an outlet in Doha Festival City. The 7,432 square-metre store is scheduled to open... Continue Reading →
Max Mara opens redesigned flagship store in New York at Madison Avenue The opening event of the Max Mara flagship in New York unveiled not only the stunning reimagined space, but saw the release of a special edition mini Whitney Bag. While the bag boasts vibrant, jewel-tone colors and a luxe velvet material, the newly... Continue Reading →
The ew store is part of the first phase of The Knightsbridge Estate K1 development (1, Sloane Street) and will see Burberry relocating its local flagship from nearby Brompton Road where it currently trades from twin men’s and women’s shops. The new move to a site not far from Harvey Nichols will give it the... Continue Reading →
Michael Kors plans to open around 100 new stores in China in next three years, as the US brand continues to plan for mass global retail closures, forming part of its recently revealed “Runway 2020” restructuring program to turn dwindling sales around. Michael Kors’ initial restructuring announcement came in early June, after the brand posted... Continue Reading →
COACH left Russia in 2011, where it was only distributed via multibrand stores, is returning to the country with a new partnership. Coach has just signed an exclusive agreement with BNS Group, a distributor in the region for labels including Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and Topshop. The agreement has a duration of five years, with... Continue Reading →
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed has announced the launch of Marsa Al Arab, Dubai Holding's latest tourist destination development in the emirate. The $1.7 billion (AED 6.3bn) mega-project, spread across 4 million sq. ft, will be developed on new two islands on both sides of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Marsa (Arabic for marina) Al Arab is... Continue Reading →
Due to take up the newly created role in June, Schulman will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally and will report to Coach chief executive Victor Luis. The new leadership structure follows Coach’s acquisition of Stuart Weitzman in 2015. Schulman will be joining Coach from Neiman Marcus Group where he is president... Continue Reading →
To celebrate the recent opening of the new Prada women’s ready-to-wear boutique in Saks Fifth Avenue, the prestigious department store has dedicated the six store windows on Fifth Avenue to the Prada Spring/Summer 2017 collection. The unique setting features a sequence of three different scenarios, using rubberized elements in alternating color shades with soft forms... Continue Reading →
Fitness brand Sweaty Betty has announced plans to open its first European flagship at 1 Carnaby Street in London. The prominent 204 sq m store is located at the south entrance to Carnaby Street and is the result of the brand upscaling from its existing store on Beak Street where it has been a resident... Continue Reading →
New York fashion house Coach has chosen the Bullring to open its first standalone store in Birmingham. This store will be the second outside of London for Coach, with the first opening its doors at Victoria Quarter, part of Victoria Gate in Leeds. The 280 sq m space will be located on the upper east... Continue Reading →
The move follows the signing of a new business agreement with Challice Limited. Mulberry Asia will begin trading in Hong Kong from 3 April. In addition, a subsidiary in China and a branch office in Taiwan are expected to be operational this year once the business secures relevant business licences for the territories. The Mulberry... Continue Reading →
Hermès has recently opened a new store in London on the corner of Cadogan Place and Sloane Street. The new store which covers 400 sqm 0n two floors houses every one of Hermès’ 16 métiers. The interior, which took just under a year to design and build, was presented to the studio as a blank... Continue Reading →
The high-end winter clothing retailer and brand, which trades in around 50 countries worldwide through hundreds of concessions and an ecommerce platform, will move into 244 Regent Street – the unit formerly occupied by Armani Exchange. Sources close to the situation told Retail Week that the deal for Canada Goose to acquire the lease on... Continue Reading →
Italian womenswear brand Stefanel is looking to open up to 15 franchise stores across the UK and Ireland. Love Brands, the brand’s distributor in the UK and Ireland, has teamed up with franchise consultant Peter Danby to recruit potential franchisees. They will work alongside John Lane from London-based retail property advisors Tienda to select locations.... Continue Reading →
Ralph Lauren names new executives to new positions , 2 weeks after CEO steps down Ralph Lauren Corp. RL, -0.77% named on Thursday Jonathan Bottomley to the newly created position of chief marketing officer, effective April 3. The fashion apparel and accessories company said Bottomley, who was most recently Chief Strategy Officer at Vice Media,... Continue Reading →
Italian luxury leather brand Tod’s opened its second store in Singapore at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. It is the first store with the new concept in Asia, preceded only by a boutique in London. To mark the opening, the store features exclusive maroon editions of the Double T bag, Double T Gomminos and... Continue Reading →
Furla has recently opened a new store in London at 71 Brompton Road. This follows the success of its standalone Regent Street store, and continues to strengthen the brand’s presence in the UK. Located in the heart of the high-end shopping district of Knightsbridge, the new store is set across two floors, occupying 280 sq... Continue Reading →
House of Fraser profits dived nearly 50% in the first half of the year as the department store said it faced a “very challenging retail environment” in the light of unseasonable weather and Brexit uncertainty. Underlying profits fell 46% from £9.2m 12 months ago to £5m in the six months to the end of July... Continue Reading →
Following negative financial reports in the past year, Prada has embarked on a restructuring plan. In 2016, Prada announced it will close 25 stores (among the least profitable ones) and will open 20 new stores in high-potential locations. The first store closure was one of the Prada stores in Milan – the 500 sqm store... Continue Reading →
John Lewis plans £9m beauty hall expansion John Lewis is investing £9m in expanding its beauty halls as the market for face creams, makeup and perfumes outperforms fashion. The department store is to increase the size of its beauty departments in Cambridge, Bluewater in Kent and Cribbs Causeway in Bristol by 50% and modernise four... Continue Reading →
Menswear brand Hackett London is set to launch a new store within London’s One New Change shopping centre in St Paul’s this 4 August. According to One New Change, the store will carry the brand’s Mayfair and formal collections, as well as a curated selection of casual wear and accessories. The store will also offer... Continue Reading →
Salvatore Ferragamo has recently opened its largest store in Canada at Square One in Mississauga, Ontario. The new store which covers 4,425 square feet features bags, accessories and footwear for men and women, as well as ready-to-wear collections for both men and women. The store is divided into a series of rooms, providing a luxurious... Continue Reading →
Prada has recently opened a new store on the Gold Coast in Australia at Pacific Fair. The store covers 310 square metre and features apparel, leather goods, accessories and footwear for men and women. The store comprises a succession of rooms, each featuring a different atmosphere.
Max Mara Group has added to its portfolio by launching two new brands with a contemporary, accessible positioning: Tresophie and AIIM will be available with the Spring 2017 season and will be initially distributed via physical and online multi-brand stores, then via their own e-stores from the end of 2017. Through Tresophie, the Italian group... Continue Reading →
Ralph Lauren has always been associated with luxury and privilege and it's polo player logo has been synonymous with dressing elites around the world. Since the American-based fashion giant announced earlier this month it was to close a significant amount of stores and let go of 1,000 employees there have been plenty of questions as... Continue Reading →
Cosmetics maker Revlon Inc (REV.N) has agreed to buy Elizabeth Arden Inc (RDEN.O) in an $870 million deal to strengthen its skincare and fragrance business and expand in high-growth markets including the Asia-Pacific region. Elizabeth Arden's shares rose nearly 50 percent to $13.96 in extended trading on Thursday, close to the cash offer price of... Continue Reading →
Italian luxury brand Golden Goose has opened its first store in the U.K., located on Dover Street in London’s Mayfair.Spanning two floors, the 950-sq.-ft. space stocks the brand’s women’s and children’s collections, as well as the men’s wear range, Haus by Golden Goose. The space has a minimalist decor that showcases the brand’s colorful pieces,... Continue Reading →
CHANEL has opened a large ground-level boutique inside of Vancouver’s Holt Renfrew at CF Pacific Centre, replacing a previous location on the women’s upper-level designer floor. Although a shop-in-shop, Vancouver’s new Chanel concession is now Canada’s second-largest location, featuring the country’s first Chanel fine jewellery and watch boutique. The boutique also features ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes,... Continue Reading →
Designer Ralph Lauren, right, poses in his office with Stefan Larsson, global brand president for Old Navy, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in New York. Lauren is stepping down as CEO of the fashion and home decor empire that he founded nearly 50 years ago, and Larsson, who has been the global president of Old Navy... Continue Reading →
During the renovation of its store on P.C. Hooftstraat, CHANEL has opened a temporary store on the same road. The building, called crystal houses, is conceptualized by acclaimed Dutch architecture practice Mvrdv. The project not only represents a mean architectural feat, but also marks the arrival of the purpose-built luxury flagship store – a longtime... Continue Reading →
London luxury department store Harrods has opened a temporary store in Doha for the Christmas period. The iconic store, which is owned by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), opened a 6,500 square metre branch at Katara Cultural Village at the weekend. For the first week, the store is only open to VIP visitors, after which the... Continue Reading →
Italian fashion house Valentino, owned by Qatar's Mayhoola for Investments, has offered 500 million euros ($569 million) to buy Pierre Balmain, French newspaper Les Echos has reported , citing sources. The French fashion house, led by artistic director Olivier Rousteing, has also received offers from a Chinese group and an American investor, Les Echos said,... Continue Reading →
China Retail News reports that French luxury house Louis Vuitton has officially confirmed that the company will close two stores located in Shanghai and Shanxi, respectively, by the end of March 2016. A representative of Louis Vuitton China said that the two stores will no longer operate from April 2016. However, Louis Vuitton has emphasized... Continue Reading →
Hugo Boss opens a new store in Florence, Italy. The store is located at 70-72 via Por Santa Maria, steps from Piazza Signoria. The new store covers a surface of 500 sqm over three floors. The groundfloor is dedicated to Boss Woman while the first and second floors and dedicated to menswear and accessories (Boss... Continue Reading →
Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette has announced that it will be working with British architecture studio AL_A to transform the ‘Cupola’ building of its flagship located on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris. The redevelopment is part of the company’s strategy to build the ‘department store of the 21st century,’ with the aim of offering consumers a... Continue Reading →
Finery, the online fashion retailer of womenswear, shoes and accessories, has decided to have an offline presence. It is set to open physical outlets in six flagship stores of John Lewis. The move follows the company clocking £5m (€6.5m, $7.3m) in its first year of sales. Nickyl Raithatha, cofounder at the company, said: "We are... Continue Reading →
Selfridges experienced the most profitable hour in its history as shoppers turned out in their thousands for post-Christmas deals. Crowds appeared outside Selfridges stores across Britain, in some cases as early as 1am, to take advantage of Boxing Day sales. The dense crowds were a welcome reappearance as recent sales events have seen high street... Continue Reading →
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Burberry is taking over the world famous Piccadilly Circus curved screen with an interactive campaign that usesthe same technology featured in the 3D film Kung Fu Panda. The British fashion business has partnered with DreamWorks Animation to create an advert that uses the movie studio’s NOVA technology to allow passersby to design their own personalised... Continue Reading →
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