#retail-expansion

#retail-expansion

Since its founding in in Antwerp in 2016, Loop has become a best-selling, highly imitated earplug brand, racking up collaborations from Coachella to McLaren to Swarovski. When Bodewes and O, childhood friends who bonded over a mutual love of music festivals and motorcycles, began suffering from tinnitus in their late twenties, they found a gap in the market for affordable but stylish earplugs.

"This year was supposed to be the year of retail. Unfortunately, things kind of took a turn with the tariffs," Kinoshita said on the DTC podcast this summer. "That's just the nature of when you manufacture something overseas. You don't fully control your supply chain, you don't fully control your costs. It's not expected, but it's part of the game."

The New York City-based designer, who until now has had a small retail footprint and big fashion clout, is releasing a limited collection with Gap (big footprint, big clout). The collection is anchored by core Gap and Sandy Liang categories, like denim and outerwear, including a precious pair of carpenter jeans with bow stitching on the pocket, a faux fur half zip in a Bambi-inspired print, and two heavy-weight fleece hoodies glamified with the Sandy Liang logo or her signature bow.

Carhartt, the Dearborn, Michigan-based brand with a 136-year heritage, is making its long-awaited entry into Manhattan by opening its first New York City store in the Flatiron District. The expansive 5,000-square-foot location at 936 Broadway was strategically chosen for its accessibility to the local community, preferring the area's blue-collar core over higher-profile spots like the Empire State Building. Chief Brand Officer Susan Hennike confirmed that, despite popular belief, New York City hosts a vast population of skilled tradespeople-carpenters, electricians, and construction workers-who are the brand's core demographic. The new store, the company's 57th globally, is part of a plan to reach 100 units by 2030, with a focus on locations that remain "brand right."

The move comes through a partnership with retail property group Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM), which owns BHV Marais and several Galeries Lafayette stores. "This alliance is more than just a launch -- it's a commitment to revitalise city centres across France, restore department stores and create opportunities for French fashion," Shein said. It pledged to create 200 direct and indirect jobs in France.

L.L. Bean is bringing its signature outdoor lifestyle brand to MetroWest this fall. A 20,000-square-foot store will open in November at Framingham's Fresh Market Plaza. "Framingham's location in the heart of MetroWest makes it an ideal spot for our newest retail store," said Greg Elder, Chief Retail Officer at L.L. Bean, in a statement. "It will allow us to more conveniently serve our area customers with our outdoor-inspired, four-season assortment of apparel and footwear."

We are working on expanding our wholesale and retail presence, which I think will essentially capture the market share that we're going to need to be at spot one, two or three, so to speak, Kinder said. Expanding retail, expanding wholesale, and just continue to offer good service to partners, good pricing, I think that will lead in itself to capturing more market share as we go on.

Any policies which affect the operating costs of business should be considered very, very carefully because of the very real risk they find their way back into the food system and on to prices, Hurley told the BBC. UK grocery inflation jumps to highest level in 15 months The German discounter said its decline in profits from 552.9m to 435.5m was in part due to the budget chain's spending in price promotions and raising pay for staff, as well as an intensive store opening programme.

We feel like it'll be very much an extension of our store in the Ferry Building, but definitely a more relaxed environment.

Einstein Bros. - which is part of the Panera Brands group alongside Panera Bread and Caribou Coffee - said the new stores are intended to cater equally to in-store dining, to-go orders and app-based pickups. The company said it will offer "premium finishes, warm neighborhood character and thoughtful layouts that make every visit easy and enjoyable." It added that the design aims to "delight guests in every moment of their visit," in part by enhancing digital and physical experiences.

Amazon Prime members can now order groceries alongside non-perishables and receive them within hours, expanding access in over 1,000 cities and towns.

Black Rock Coffee Bar has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in New York, targeting a valuation exceeding $1 billion. This will mark the first IPO from a U.S. coffee company since 2022.

"Our asset management strategy is centred around transformation through accumulation. This essentially means implementing a series of incremental changes, that together make a significant difference."

Sun Day Red is now making its biggest move yet, expanding to elite golf courses and retail stores starting July 1 and July 22 respectively.

Rhone's new Hudson Yards store, now 2,396 sq ft, showcases a softer design highlighting its expanding women's collection, moving away from its industrial roots.

The opening of Hobbs London at London Bridge responds to the increasing demand for retail options in high-traffic areas, emphasizing convenience for commuters and visitors.

Clare Clough emphasized that Pret A Manger is adapting to post-pandemic shifts in working patterns by focusing on opening new stores in residential areas as well as workplaces.

Curtis Corl, Chief Marketing Officer for Ocean State Job Lot, emphasized that they are acquiring 17 Big Lots locations across eight states, aiming to open 22 new stores this year.

Sega's president Shuji Utsumi expressed a desire to deliver Sega's charm to the fans in Shanghai, highlighting the city's deep-rooted game culture.

This level of investment is a clear sign of our ambition. As we enter our fourth decade in Great Britain and hurtle towards a thousand stores, there are still so many parts of the country crying out for convenient access to a Lidl store.