Zara to open its biggest store in the Netherlands
Zara, Inditex’s most iconic and profitable brand, will open its largest store in the world in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, including a Zara Home section. Fashion Network
Nike concept Rise to open Birmingham, England, store
Nike will open a 13,000-square-foot Rise concept store in Birmingham, England, this year. The athletic apparel giant will use data to create in-store elements unique to the location, which will also be a hub for in-store workouts and running clubs. Fashion Network
Mango rolls out Texas stores in US expansion
Mango has joined fellow Spanish fashion retailer Zara at Galleria Dallas, as part of Mango’s plan to grow its US store base. Texas’ first Mango location opened in Houston in August, and the company plans three more openings by the end of the year and another three next year. Preston Hollow
True Religion goes global to grow sales
True Religion‘s geographic footprint will expand to 26 countries outside the US, including India, the Philippines and South Africa, with a combination of stand-alone and in-store shops. The international expansion will support the brand’s goal to double its sales volume in a few years. Yahoo News
Virginia’s Tysons Corner Center home to Khaadi’s first US store
The Macerich-owned Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia will be home to the first US outpost of Pakistan-based clothing retailer Khaadi, which has signed a lease for 5,491 square feet of space. Khaadi CEO Rehan Syed indicated that the brand wants to open as many as 30 stores across the US and Canada. Commercial Observer
Melissa & Doug expands into retail with N.Y. flagship
Toy brand Melissa & Doug has opened its first flagship after more than three decades of focusing on wholesale and selling on Amazon. The location in a White Plains, New York mall is designed to inspire interaction with products and salespeople. Retail TouchPoints