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STARBUCKS UNVEILS DAZZLING AND REBAG OPENS THIRD NYC STORE
MASSIVE RESERVE ROASTERY IN NYC IN WORLD TRADE CENTER US LANDS NEW IKEA CONCEPT
Ikea is finally dropping anchor in the Big Apple -
but not with its typical format. Ikea will open its
Starbucks has opened a store that is unlike any of its other 350 The new location marks Rebag’s first retail first-ever city-focused location in the US next
locations that are spread across the five boroughs of New York City. space within a mall and makes the company spring. The store, called Ikea Planning Studio, will
The coffee giant has brought its upscale Reserve Roastery format, the “first luxury reseller to open a permanent feature smart solutions for urban living and small
which trades in premium small-batch roasting coffees and much location within a tier 1 US mall.” spaces. It is designed to give customers a chance
more, to the island of Manhattan. It is Starbucks’ fourth Roastery to The Oculus store includes familiar to discover, select and order for home delivery.
date, and joins existing locations in Seattle, Shanghai and Milan, with features from the company’s other locations,
future openings planned for Tokyo and Chicago in 2019. The sleek, including a wall of Hermes’ famous Birkin
23,000sq ft New York space, in the heart of the ultra-hip Meatpacking bags. In addition, the store also offers a Rebag SIMON PLANS AN EXPANSION
District, is designed to offer customers an immersive experience that Bar where customers can sell their bags for Simon has unveiled plans to add stores and
celebrates the heritage of roasting and the craft of coffee. cash within an hour, or exchange a previous restaurants, two hotels, a spa and a parking
The Manhattan store boasts two coffee bars, offering a total of purchase for at least 70 per cent of its original garage (complete with helipad) to the Woodbury
seven brewing methods. It boasts the Roastery’s first craft cocktail price via Rebag Infinity, the company’s on Common Premium Outlets, in Central Valley,
bar, the Arriviamo Bar, inspired by the Italian tradition of aperitivo, demand handbag rental service. New York. The developer wants to add roughly
serving coffee-and tea-infused cocktails along with other beverages. Outside of its newest location, New York 140,000sq ft of retail space.
The location also features the Milan-founded Princi bakery, with on- City customers can also access Rebag’s
site baking of fresh breads, pizza, focaccias, desserts and more. services at its Madison Avenue and SoHo
brick-and-mortar stores. HAPPY SOCKS HITS MILESTONE
Founded in 2008, Happy Socks continues to
expand its US brick-and-mortar footprint
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GETS and has opened its 100th global store, in
HIGH-TECH MAKEOVER Manhattan’s Times Square. The 345sq ft store
is bright and colourful, and was designed to
reflect the brand’s signature playful aesthetic.
Buffalo Wild Wings is going back to its roots The MVP room is accessible only to
- with some high-tech enhancements and a patrons 21 years or older. It boasts two 80-
sports-inspired makeover. inch televisions, a third 60-inch television, HONEY BIRDETTE OPENS IN US
The restaurant chain has unveiled a new gaming consoles and six self-pour beer taps. Australian lingerie brand Honey Birdette chose
design that reflects the brand’s heritage as Updated A/V technology will provide a “mini Century City in Los Angeles for the opening
an American sports bar and provides an stadium environment,” with the opportunity of its first US store. The new concept shop
immersive restaurant and bar experience. The to showcase competitive gaming from the has a luxury feel and features an Italian glass
new design - the company’s first since 2012 MVP room across all screens in the restaurant. mirrored store front with a gold tiled arch at
- includes a more dominant bar that anchors One of the most unique features of the the entrance.
the indoor and outdoor dining experience, new design includes LED environmental
free flowing and flexible seating areas, VIP lighting, providing the ability to create
spaces and stadium-like A/V technologies with activated lighting events based on crowd CASHIER-FREE STORE OPENS
LED modular screens. It also includes a fully noise. The lighting combinations can be Walmart has opened its first cashier-free store
AN EIGHT-STOREY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COULD SOON BE REPLACING AN EXISTING STRIP MALL ON KISSENA BOULEVARD. KIMCO REALTY enclosed patio with rollup doors and skylights. customised to include the colours of pro, in the Americas in Chile. The store spreads
CORPORATION, A NEW HYDE PARK-BASED DEVELOPER, HAS FILED AN APPLICATION TO REZONE THE SITE AT 46-15 KISSENA BLVD, KNOWN AS THE BIRCHWOOD The exterior features wood, metal and college and high school sports teams,
SHOPPING CENTER, TO BRING ABOUT “THE KISSENA CENTER,” A MIXED-USED DEVELOPMENT WITH 244 APARTMENTS. THE PROJECT WOULD ALSO REPLACE THE MANY over 3,444sq ft and features five self-service
ONE-STOREY SHOPS CURRENTLY AT THE LOT WITH A COMMUNITY FACILITY, COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE, AND A PARKING LOT. brick textures, with the refreshed Buffalo Wild showcasing team colours based on local machines. Trained staff are on hand to assist
Wings logo. A glass door providing access to fan bases. With a mircophone inserted into shoppers and help with any questions or issues.
the patio is located on the left side of the a panel in the ceiling, crowd noise would Walmart Chile is planning to open up to 60
24-HOUR FOOD PARADISE PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE entry. Along the left side of the building, past activiate the lights to celebrate legendary new stores this year.
OPENS IN LAS VEGAS RAMPS UP EXPANSION the patio, is a dedicated entrance for takeout. sports moments in the restaurant.

Italian brand Eataly has opened its first 24-hour location in a city The experiential golf gear and apparel retailer said it will open
where the action is non-stop. at least six new stores in 2019, including its first ever in New
The food marketplace made its Las Vegas debut on 27 December England, as it accelerates its growth strategy to expand its brick-
when it opened a 40,000sq ft location in the city’s new Park MGM and-mortar presence by more than 50 per cent during the next
resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The new Eataly includes two restaurants, three years.
six takeaway counters, a cafe, three bars, and an educational chef’s PGA Tour Superstore’s 2019 locations include a store in
table. The location will sell more than 5,000 products. Peabody and Braintree, both of which are in Massachusetts and
The location introduces several new features, including “Kitchen of both will open this month. In the spring, the retailer will open in
the Market,” described as an open, counter-to-table space designed North Miami, Austin and Denver, while in the summer a store will
to “shatter the barrier between restaurants and the store.” It will open in Sarasota, Florida.
consist of six different fresh counters where guests can eat what PGA Tour Superstores offer in-house custom club fittings and
they shop, and shop what they eat. The counters will range from repair, along with lessons from certified teaching professionals.
Italian street food to a fishmonger to a butcher to a pasta maker. Other attractions include practice hitting bays with swing analysis
The three new bars in Eataly Las Vegas will showcase iconic Italian software, interactive simulators and expansive putting greens. The
cocktails and spirits, as well as one of the largest selections of Italian merchandise assortment includes clubs, accessories, footwear and EXPLORE...EXPLORE...
wines in the US. a wide variety of apparel for men, women and juniors.

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