New York City — Zales, a legendary fine jewelry retailer, is ushering in a new era of jewelry shopping with the launch of The Edit, a next-generation in-store retail concept that blends style, storytelling and premier service. Now open in four markets with plans for continued expansion in 2026, The Edit introduces a fresh, modern approach to jewelry discovery — one that’s more personal, inspiring and intuitive. The new stores mark a pivotal step in Zales’ transformation following its 2025 “Own It” rebrand, reinforcing the company’s vision of making fine …
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Utah City, Utah — Bella’s Market has opened in Utah City, Utah, making it the first new grocery store in Utah City for more than 100 years. Bella’s is locally owned and operated by Lee’s Marketplace in Utah City. Design teams RDC and DyeLot Interiors collaborated on the project, with RDC serving as the store’s architect, and DyeLot providing interior design and branding services. Bella’s Market is supported and managed by Logan, Utah-based Lee’s Marketplace through a partnership with Utah City, built by Woodbury Corp and Flagship Cos. “The concept …
Vancouver, British Columbia — This month, lululemon athletica inc. announced that Calvin McDonald plans to step down as chief executive officer and member of the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 31, 2026. McDonald and the board are working together to facilitate a smooth transition, and he will serve as a senior advisor to the company through March 31, 2026. The board is conducting a comprehensive search process in partnership with a leading executive search firm to identify the company’s next CEO. Additionally, Marti Morfitt, chair of the board, will …
Pacsun Opens First International Store in Dubai; Plans 20 Stores Across the Middle East
Los Angeles — Pacsun is rolling out significant retail expansion, including U.S. locations opening across key domestic markets and its first international store opening planned for spring 2026 at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The milestone arrives as Pacsun experiences a resurgence in brick-and-mortar performance in the United States, with double digit growth in in-store traffic. The debut flagship Dubai store, set for early 2026, marks Pacsun’s first international location in its 40-year history. Through an exclusive regional partnership, Majid Al Futtaim and Pacsun plan to open up …
Vancouver, British Columbia — In late November 2025, lululemon debuted its new store design concept with the opening of two flagships in iconic locations around the world: SoHo, New York City, and Gangnam, Seoul. The elevated creative expression sets the blueprint for the future of lululemon retail as the company continues to invest in enhancing its guest experience globally. As part of this new playbook, the company is incorporating a breadth of considered structural materials and color palettes that are designed to take guests on a journey through the store …
Groenlo, The Netherlands — Nedap, a global leader in item-level inventory visibility, has teamed up with Abercrombie & Fitch Co., a leading global omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories based in New Albany, Ohio. The retailer will see Nedap’s iD Cloud platform implemented across numerous Abercrombie & Fitch stores in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). Following a successful 15-store pilot, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) began deploying Nedap’s iD Cloud Store solution in June 2025, with full implementation scheduled …
Davenport, Iowa — Von Maur Department Stores plans to open a new anchor store at Macerich’s Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, N.J., with an anticipated opening in fall 2027. The new location will mark the company’s first store in New Jersey, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Von Maur is renowned for its thoughtfully curated selection of brand-name and specialty apparel, shoes, accessories and gifts. The three-level, approximately 164,000-square-foot Von Maur location will feature the company’s industry-leading amenities including superior customer service, an interest-free charge card, a robust rewards program …
Miami — Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the neighborhood pet grooming and treat boutique, has made more progress in its national expansion, opening its first franchised stores in Boston and Fargo, N.D. Woof Gang’s expansion into Massachusetts and North Dakota marks another significant milestone in its growth strategy to scale to more than 450 locations across the United States and Canada by 2027. The new locations follow recent store openings in Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Maryland, and means Woof Gang now operates in 33 states and Canada. “Our entry into …
New York and London — Universal Music Group (UMG), a world leader in music-based entertainment, in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle, its entertainment driven hospitality venture, is opening two new UMusic Shop locations in New York and London. Each UMusic Shop offers exclusive custom collections and pieces inspired by UMG’s iconic artists, songwriters and legendary labels, providing fans with new dedicated locations to meet, share and enjoy exclusive experiences that bring them closer than ever before to the artists they love. UMusic Shop NY opened on Dec. 10, at …
St. Louis — Build-A-Bear Workshop and Sanrio®, the global lifestyle brand best known for Hello Kitty®, are continuing their national expansion of the Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop with new locations set to open at American Dream in East Rutherford, N.J., and Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., in early 2026. The first Build-A-Bear & Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop opened in Los Angeles last year and quickly became a go-to destination for collectors, families and devoted Sanrio fans. Its strong appeal made it clear that the experience …