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Autry Opens First Flagship in Milan
The sneaker brand has unveiled its fourth unit globally after openings in Paris and London.
Chinese Conceptual Artist Song Dong Will Curate Customers’ Objects for Le Bon Marché’s Next Exhibit
The artist, known for his displays of everyday items and edible works, will be the department store's next…
Minotti Opens Riyadh Flagship, Taps Into Saudi Arabia’s Design Boom
The Meda-based luxury furniture firm is the latest high-end design firm to open its doors in Riyadh's…
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BNTO Launches AI Styling Agent and Secures $15 Million in Series A Funding
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Dongliang Unveils New Retail Space With Phoebe Philo, Chinese Tea House
The 7,530-square-foot project features brand corners for Phoebe Philo, Alaïa and Dries Van Noten.
Colmar Opens Cable Car-shaped Pop-up in Milan Ahead of Winter Olympics
The pop-up store located inside Milan's central train station runs through February.
Kurt Geiger’s a Bigger Contributor to Steve Madden Than First Thought
Wall Street sees growth opportunities for the Kurt Geiger brand in the U.S., providing upside to Steve Madden…
Color, Craft and Chanel: What Buyers Loved in Paris
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A Big Reveal: Christen Unveils Plans for First Store in Paris
The designer will open the shop on the storied Rue de la Paix in the second quarter of 2026.
Travel Retail Grapples With Conversion
Passenger traffic is up, but consumer spending remains down in airport stores.
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