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AMERICAS NEWS INBRIEF

AXEL ARIGATO LAUNCHES FIRST STORE IN TIMEVALLÉE OPENS DEBUT MACY’S LAUNCHES NEW BRAND
Macy’s have introduced Mode of One, a new
NEW YORK CITY AMID CONTINUED GLOBAL EXPANSION STORE IN NORTH AMERICA contemporary menswear brand designed for
the individual who sees style as a powerful form
of self-expression. The new brand is part of the
Axel Arigato has announced the opening of its flagship and first-ever TimeVallée, the Swiss luxury multi-brand company’s ongoing private brands reimagination
store in the US. The New York City store in SoHo signals an expanded watch concept, in partnership with The and is now available on Macys.com, the Macy’s
global vision for the brand, as it also continues to celebrate its ten-year Kodak Group, has unveiled its strategic mobile app and in Macy’s stores nationwide.
anniversary in 2024. entry into the North American market
Located at 273 Lafayette Street in SoHo, the new 1,130sq ft space with the opening of a flagship store at The DYSON OPENS NEW SOHO UNIT
will for the first time bring a physical bricks-and-mortar space to its loyal Avenue, the immersive luxury shopping The company has opened the doors to its
fan base in the US. Situated on the corner of Lafayette and Prince, the and dining destination housed within second store in New York City and it is outfitted
store is at the street level of a classic converted SoHo cast iron red-brick American Dream in New Jersey. with tech and products that customers can try out.
building. Its location has been carefully selected, noted for its nearby The newly-launched store showcases a The British brand has opened a 2,800sq ft outpost
neighbourhood array of galleries, restaurants and bars - a smorgasbord curated collection of exclusive timepieces in Manhattan’s SoHo neighbourhood. It carries
that mirrors the brand’s own inter-cultural passions. for both men & women from the world’s Dyson’s full range of offerings, including haircare,
Axel Arigato 273 Lafayette Street was created in partnership with most prestigious Maisons, which include headphones, lighting and floor care products.
Halleroed, an architectural design studio that has long been responsible Baume & Mercier, IWC Schaffhausen,
for defining Axel’s stores across Europe. Its design champions the roots Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget, Roger NEW SIGNINGS AT ALA MOANA
of the brand and its love of Scandinavian minimalism. Dubuis and Vacheron Constantin amongst
many others. Ala Moana Center, the largest open-air shopping
centre and premier gathering place in Hawaii to
explore, connect and shop, will introduce three
BROOKFIELD PROPERTIES new tenants to its growing collection of more than
350 stores and restaurants. Coming soon to the
ANNOUNCE NEW TENANT SIGNING Ala Moana Center are Amaterasu, Dave & Buster’s
and ZEGNA.

Brookfield Properties has announced of National Urban Retail for Brookfield JOINT STORE UNVEILED IN LIMA
that Sephora signed a 6,200sq ft retail Properties’ office business. “Manhattan
Peruvian designer Sophia Lerner and knitwear
lease at Manhattan West. Sephora is the West’s direct connection to the busiest label Fringe Mod have opened a joint store in the
latest addition to the dynamic Manhattan transit hub in the country, Moynihan Train Miraflores district of Lima. The house, located at
West neighbourhood which spans eight Hall and Penn Station and one of the most 770A General Borgoño Street, has three floors.
acres of premier experiential retail, popular tourist destinations, The High With a privileged view of one of the most important
dining, hospitality, entertainment, luxury Line, helps to position our retailers for archaeological sites in Peru, the place radiates a
residences, public space and modern office success and we can’t wait for Sephora to special energy and a deep respect for history.
space. Sephora, which will be located on open its doors for the community.”
the southern side of Manhattan West Manhattan West, an eight-acre mixed-
THE BARCELONA-BASED FASHION RETAILER MANGO IS PRESSING FORWARD WITH ITS BROADER GROWTH STRATEGY IN THE US. FOLLOWING ITS RECENT GUIZIO OPENS FIRST FLAGSHIP
STORE OPENINGS IN MAJOR CITIES SUCH AS WASHINGTON D.C. AND BOSTON, MANGO IS REINFORCING ITS COMMITMENT TO THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET Plaza, is slated to open in 2025. use neighbourhood developed by
BY OPENING ITS FIRST STORE IN SEATTLE, FURTHER SOLIDIFYING ITS PRESENCE IN WASHINGTON STATE. THE SEATTLE STORE IS ON COURSE TO OPEN NEXT “Sephora is the perfect match for Brookfield Properties, opened its doors The New York-based fashion label Guizio has
YEAR AND WILL BE LOCATED IN BELLEVUE SQUARE, ONE OF THE CITY’S PREMIER SHOPPING DESTINATIONS. DEDICATED TO MANGO’S WOMEN’S AND MEN’S Manhattan West, aligning with our vision to the public in September 2021. launched its first-ever flagship store in the heart of
COLLECTIONS, THE STORE WILL EMBODY THE BRAND’S MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED ‘NEW MED’ INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPT, WHICH EMPHASISES A WARM SoHo at 81 Greene Street. Since its launch in 2014,
AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, SUSTAINABILITY AND A SEAMLESS BLEND OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN. to curate a mix of experiential and The neighbourhood offers an array the brand, founded by designer Danielle Guizio,
wellness-oriented retailers that fit into of wellness retailers, including Peloton has become a favourite in the fashion and celebrity
MONCLER TO OPEN BLUE STAR GROUP the daily lives of everyone who lives, Studios, Peachy, Reset by Therabody world. After operating online for ten years, Guizio
and Silver Mirror, whilst the scheme is
works and visits the neighbourhood,” said
is set on establishing a brick-and-mortar space.
IN NEW YORK IN 2026 ARRIVES IN EL SALVADOR Jason Maurer, Executive Vice President anchored by Whole Foods.

Italian luxury brand Moncler has announced plans to open what will Renowned Argentine company Blue Star Group, owner of the Isadora
become its largest store across its retail network, scheduled to be and Todomoda accessory brands, has announced its entry into the
unveiled in early 2026 in New York City. Salvadoran market as part of its ambitious expansion plan in Central
The label revealed that it had signed a lease agreement for a unit on America. This strategic move positions El Salvador as a key market for
Fifth Avenue in the General Motors building, where the new flagship the company, which seeks to replicate the success achieved in countries
store is to be housed. Once renovated, the site will span more than such as Mexico.
2,000sq m across two floors. To complete its expansion in El Salvador, BSG has partnered with
In a release, Moncler said the move mirrored its “commitment to the local companies Impulso SA de CV and Tendencia SA, two players with
US market and its dedication to increasing the brand’s global impact and more than 20 years of experience in fashion retail, who already operate
resonance in the country”. alongside international brands and multi-brand stores.
Through the retail location, the brand is planning to offer a “unique” The initial expansion plan in El Salvador contemplates the opening of
retail experience “not just to New Yorkers but also to communities from 15 stores in the coming years, covering both the capital and other cities
around the world to discover, engage and connect with the Moncler in the interior. The first stores will open in the Galerías shopping center,
brand”, the release continued. where the Isadora and Todomoda brands will begin their operations.

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