NRF Releases Blueprint for Retailers to Leverage Mobile Technology
WASHINGTON D.C., Jul 7, 2010 – Thanks to features like texting, GPS and web browsing, mobile phones have quickly become a necessity many consumers cannot live without. Nearly three-quarters of retailers are exploring mobile strategies, according to a recent Shop.org survey. However, 62 percent of retailers have either not yet begun or are only in the early stages of...
Valextra Opens Second Flagship Store in Korea
MILAN & SEOUL, Jul 2, 2010 / — Luxury accessories label Valextra opened its second flagship store yesterday in Korea with Emanuele Carminati Molina, Valextra Chairman and CEO in attendance. Located in “Lotte Avenuel” luxury department store in Seoul, the new Valextra store-within-a-store location reiterates the linear and clean concept of the Valextra Milan...
Brioni Inaugurates New Boutique in Tokyo
MILAN, Jun 7, 2010 / FW/ — Brioni continues its worldwide expansion with the opening of a Brioni boutique in Tokyo, which also strengthens the label’s presence in the Far East. Located in the Ginza district, the Brioni boutique occupies two floors totaling 300 square meters of retail space with room set aside for custom tailoring. Designed by Ignazio Galante and...
Ragazze Ornamentali now Available in San Francisco
Anamar Gallery SAN FRANCISCO & PARIS, Jun 7, 2010 / FW/ — RAGAZZE ORNAMENTALI, French “contemporary boudoir” that is both a brand and a nomadic store is now available in San Francisco, California. Isabelle Wood & Valentina Tortorella, founders of Ragazze Ornamentali crossed the path of Ana Maria Delgado, owner of the ANAMAR Gallery in San Francisco, while...
Barbara Rihl Opens First Boutique in Paris
PARIS, Jun 5, 2010 / FW/ — Known for her use of exuberant colors and luxe materials, Barbara Rihl made a name for herself long before launching her own label in 2000. A decade later, she is raising the bar once again, as she opens her first ever free-standing store at the rue Saint Honoré district, near the Jardin des Tuileries at Paris’ first arrondissement. Barbara...
Clothes, Gadgets and Gift Cards Prevail as Top Gifts This Father’s Day
WASHINGTON D.C., Jun 3, 2010/ – As the economy continues its slow rebound, Americans will spend slightly more paying homage to the most important men in their lives this Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) 2010 Father’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, the average person will spend $94.32 on dear...
24 Issey Miyake: Breaking New Grounds in More Ways than One
DALLAS & TOKYO, Jun 2, 2010 / FW/ — Issey Miyake breaks new grounds with the launch of its newest store-within-a-store, the “24 Issey Miyake”, a concept shop with daily products that can adapt to styling needs in any setting 365 days a year. It is almost the reverse of specialty stores that specializes in special needs, be it luxury or an occasion. 24 Issey...
G-Star Raw Gallery Opens in Shanghai, China
DALLAS & SHANGHAI, May 31, 2010 / FW/ — As Americans prepared for barbecues and the beach, the Chinese were welcoming Liv Tyler and G-Star Raw Gallery, a mobile open access pop up gallery that showcases G-Star products and tells the brand’s story. Formally opened last Friday, May 28th by Liv Tyler, the current face of G-Star who cut the ribbon, the G-Star Raw...
Annie Havlicek Opens First New York City Boutique
NEW YORK, May 27, 2010 / — Originally from Chicago, Annie Havlicek moved to New York in 2006 to study at the Parsons School of Design. Finding constant inspiration from the nuances and lifestyle of the city, her namesake women’s ready-to-wear line came to life and was officially launched last year for the Fall 2009 season. Now the designer has found another...
AllSaints Spitalfields Opens Soho Outpost
NEW YORK, May 25, 2010 / FW/ — AllSaints Spitalfields, the British label known for its directional collections opened a 13,600 square-foot store in Soho to the delight of its ever-growing number of fans which just cannot get enough of the label’s fresh and innovative design. Located at 512 Broadway, the AllSaints Spitalfields New York offers a full range of accessories...
Cartier Opens First Boutique in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Demi Moore with Bernard Fornas, President and CEO of Cartier International PARIS & ST PETERSBURG, May 24, 2010 / — It was an event to remember; Demi Moore and Cartier in an evening under the stars on the Neva River celebrating the inauguration of the Maison Cartier in Saint Petersburg. Last Saturday, May 22nd, marked the gala opening of the first Cartier boutique...
