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AMERICAS NEWS INBRIEF

SCOTCH & SODA MAKES RETURN
SWIRE PROPERTIES UNVEILS 11 NEW RETAILERS AT BRICKELL PEPA POMBO OPENS A NEW
The Dutch fashion brand has opened a brand
CITY CENTRE AS PART OF NORTH BLOCK’S EXPANSION BOUTIQUE IN CALI IN COLOMBIA new store in the Big Apple as part of its North
American growth strategy. The brand has opened
its new store on Broadway, in the heart of New York
Miami’s Brickell City Centre (BCC), developed by Swire Properties, The iconic Colombian fashion house Pepa City’s trendy and bustling SoHo neighbourhood.
continues to elevate the city’s retail landscape with the announcement Pombo is heading to the south of the The 6,000sq ft store offers a curated selection of
of 11 new openings, amounting to a total of 65,800sq ft of leases signed. country and is settling in Cali, with a new men’s, women’s and children’s wear.
BCC, remains one of Miami’s most sought-after destinations for global boutique in a premium shopping centre
and national brands, further diversifying its offerings as a variety of the Casa del Río. TRUE RELIGION EXPANDS IN US
renowned fashion, beauty and lifestyle retailers join the centre. With a two-storey store, exquisitely The denim and lifestyle apparel brand True
“Brickell City Centre has consistently led Brickell’s transformation, decorated and set in a style that fuses the Religion is expanding its footprint in major markets
and these new additions continue the momentum of last year’s success,” essence of the brand with the greenery across the US. The brand has announced four new
said David Martin, Senior Vice President at Swire Properties. “We’re not and nature of Colombia, the new locations, with stores in the Dallas and Chicago
simply expanding retail; we’re shaping a vibrant destination where Miami Pepa Pombo store is a great centre of metro areas, San Antonio and New York City. The
gathers to experience the best in fashion, dining and entertainment. experiences that transports its customers openings signal new growth for the brand, which
Our thoughtfully curated tenant mix matches the age and taste of our to an oasis of tropical magic. operates 51 stores across the country.
fantastic customer demographic. We are confident these additions will Since the creation of the brand in
attract ever more visitors while meeting the evolving needs and choices 1978, 46 years ago, Pepa Pombo has been TOUS OPENS NEW LIMA STORE
of the Brickell community – one of the most desirable in the country.” committed to redesigning knitwear or
woven clothing. The Spanish jewellery company Tous has
opened the doors of a new store in Peru, with a
space of nearly 100sq m in the Larcomar shopping
centre, one of the most emblematic in Lima. With
BLOOMIE’S BY BLOOMINGDALES this opening, Tous has reached 10 stores in the
HAS OPENED IN NEW JERSEY country, consolidating its presence with a unique
space after an investment of 500,000 dollars.

Bloomingdales’s fourth Bloomie’s can expect to discover the latest trends TENNIS LAUNCHES NEW UNIT
store format opened its doors on 14 and must-have products from leading
The Colombian brand of casual and urban
November in The Grove Shopping brands including Mother, Veronica Beard, clothing for women, men and children, is advancing in
Center in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Rag & Bone, Cinq a Sept, L’Agence, Staud, its international expansion and confirms the opening
The location is the first of its kind Tory Burch, Chanel Beauty and more. of its second store in the US market, with a location
to carry an all-women’s assortment, “Bloomie’s is a perfect example of how in the Brickell City Centre mall in Miami. Tennis
including a highly curated collection of our brand continues to evolve with our currently has 116 stores in Colombia, as well as an
contemporary ready-to-wear, inclusive shoppers’ needs and preferences.” shared online store with shipments to the entire country.
of complementary accessories, beauty Rachel Abeles, SVP Customer & Revenue
and the most elevated expression of fine Growth. “This Shrewsbury Bloomie’s
PACIFIC RETAIL CAPITAL PARTNERS (PRCP) HAS ACQUIRED A NEW TROPICAL PROPERTY. THE REAL ESTATE FIRM HAS ANNOUNCED THAT TOGETHER WITH ADIDAS UNVEIL NEW FLAGSHIP
ITS JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STARWOOD) AND TACONIC CAPITAL ADVISORES LP (TACONIC), IT HAS ACQUIRED KINGS jewellery to date. The shop is the first is a milestone for us, it strengthens our
SHOPS WHICH IS LOCATED IN WAIKOLOA, HAWAII. THE ACQUISITION OF THE NEARLY 70,000SQ FT LUXURY RESORT RETAIL DESTINATION MARKS THE Bloomie’s in the Jersey trade area, adding presence in the local NJ area and marks The company has revealed its ‘Home of Sport’
SECOND ASSET IN PRCP’S PORTFOLIO IN HAWAII. THE PROPERTY ON HAWAII’S “BIG ISLAND” FEATURES A MIX OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL RETAILERS, SUCH to the four full line shops and three outlet our first women’s-only location. We’re flagship store on Robson Street in Vancouver,
AS TIFFANY & CO., TOMMY BAHAMA, LULULEMON, TRAVIS MATTHEWS, KAHALA AND TORI RICHARD AND FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS, INCLUDING ROY’S a first for North America. The nearly 35,000sq
WAIKOLOA BAR & GRILL BY CHEF ROY YAMAGUCHI, FOSTER’S KITCHEN AND A-BAY’S ISLAND GRILL. locations currently operating. excited to bring this curated collection ft, two-storey space aims to celebrate both the
The Shrewsbury Bloomie’s makes of brands and categories to complement brand and the building’s history. Carefully restored
shopping highly sought-after designers and our existing fleet within the New Jersey finishes and architectural details pay tribute to the
PRINCESS POLLY TO OPEN CARTER’S HAS OPENED ITS categories more convenient for the loyal community, making access easier and buildings original design.
SOHO STORE NEXT YEAR FIRST-EVER FLAGSHIP customers within Central Jersey. Guests more tailored than ever before.”

Australia’s AKA Brands is set to open a Princess Polly store in New The company is reimagining its brand and store experience. The infant BAOBAB LAUNCHES THEIR FIRST
York City’s Soho neighbourhood early next year. and young children’s apparel retailer has unveiled its first-ever flagship, PHYSICAL STORE IN THE US
Located at 514 Broadway, the store will mark a “significant milestone” at Buckhead Landing in Atalanta.
in the brand’s expansion in the US and allow it to have a deeper At 7,000sq ft, the new store has a host of amenities, including a
connection with Gen Z customers on the East Coast, the company said. mother’s lounge for nursing moms, a gift-wrapping area, a gift shop The Colombian resort and beach fashion brand opens the doors of its first store
Spanning 8,000sq ft across two levels, the venue will offer more than and a toddler-tested playhouse for independent play while adults shop. in Miami, with a location in the prestigious Aventura Mall in the north of the city.
5,000 apparel, footwear and accessories products. It will have 12 fitting Other features include enhanced fitting rooms, a kid interactive zone In a large-format store, with an aesthetic that fuses avant-garde with minimalism,
rooms and feature unique furniture throughout the space. Similar to the and child-friendly restrooms. The store will also host community events. Baobab projects all its essence. Corridors and clear visuals, with racks of a few
brand’s other locations, the Soho store will offer highly ‘Instagrammable’ In addition to its new store experience, Carter’s has revamped its items in a gallery style, complete the experience.
spaces, including a permanent photo booth and large-scale LED screens. product assortment, leaning into trend-forward products and styles that Baobab is one of the fashion brands with the greatest projections in Colombia.
“With a spacious layout, various photo opportunities and a broad mimic shoppers’ own personal style, including offerings with a cleaner, In less than 10 years, it has achieved what many traditional companies have not
selection of our latest styles, this store supports our oarger strategy simple aesthetic that parents can style into “mini me” versions. Along achieved. With fashion shows in the UAE, presentations of collections in Paris,
to make Princess Polly’s in-person experience accesible to more with the brand’s signatures basics, customers will find products with new pop-up stores in different parts of the world and entry into most of the luxury
customers,” said Eirin Bryett, Co-CEO of Princess Polly. artwork, fonts, colours, prints and fabrics based on consumer insights. retailers on the planet, the company is positioned strongly.

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