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RAINS STAMULI UNVEIL In Brief

THE RAINS STORE OF THE FUTURE
Alo Yoga to launch in Paris
Rains, the contemporary lifestyle The Los Angeles, CA-based athleisure brand
brand connecting consumers to the Alo Yoga, plans to open its first store on
urban outdoors, has opened a 123sq the Champs-Élysées in Paris in early 2026,
m flagship in Amsterdam’s Canal Dis- following several openings in the UK. The
trict, marking the debut of a global upcoming Paris store will occupy a 2,120sq
retail concept developed alongside m space.
Stockholm-based studio Stamuli.
The concept introduces a new look,
feel and personality into Rains’ phys- Alta Bank announce new tower
ical spaces - with the vision to evolve Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) collaborating
alongside the brand. The launch with Bureau Cube Partners (BCP) were
coincides with Rains’ expansion into selected as winners of the international
new categories, including homeware, competition to design the Alta Tower in
underscoring its role as a one-stop des- New Belgrade, Serbia. The project will
tination to cater for the contemporary feature a public plaza with cafes and shops.
city-based lifestyle.

Krispy Kreme makes Spain debut
NHOOD PARTNERS WITH REUBEN The donut giant opened its first location
in Madrid, Spain on 2 October through a
BROTHERS FOR MIXED-USE PROJECT minority interest joint venture with Glasea-
dos Originales S.L. Over the next four years,
Krispy Kreme plans to open more than 50
Nhood Romania has announced a In the first phase, Nhood Romania locations across Spain.
partnership with Reuben Brothers to will develop the project’s Master Plan,
transform the former Solventul indus- beginning with comprehensive anal-
trial platform in Timișoara. The 45ha ysis of the area, defining a long-term Muji to open Melbourne flagship
site, with a history dating back to 1869, architectural vision. The plan will Japanese lifestyle retailer Muji will open
will be converted into a primarily res- integrate connections with the city’s a flagship in Melbourne’s CBD in early
idential area with integrated retail, infrastructure, including the future 2028, marking its largest retail store in
office, service and public amenities. road link to the Timișoara bypass. Australia. The store will span approximately
”The Solventul platform has the ”This mandate represents a 3,300sq m across three levels in a prominent
potential to become a benchmark unique opportunity to complement Melbourne CBD location.
for urban regeneration, not just for Timișoara’s urban identity with a
Timișoara but for the entire region. world-class project. We will integrate
We will create a vibrant space where principles of mixed-use development, Algo Bonita lands in Murcia
the local community can enjoy a higher sustainable mobility and public space The women’s fashion brand Algo Bonita is
quality of life, featuring residential hierarchy to offer an urban regenera- making progress in its consolidation in the
areas, workspaces, and meeting places, tion model that will remain relevant national market and opened a new store in
all while preserving local traditions,” for future generations,” stated Ruxan- Murcia, located in the Nueva Condomina
stated Carmen-Adriana Oșelea, CEO, dra Dragomir, Head of Development, shopping centre. The opening is part of the
Reuben Brothers. Nhood Romania. Madrid-based brand’s expansion plan.

Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury
lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining and residences
brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu
Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, along
with the upcoming Nobu Hotel, Restaurant,
and Residences Montenegro, developed in
partnership with Sea Breeze Resort.
Located along the Caspian coast in the
prestigious Sea Breeze Resort area, this
landmark development marks Nobu’s entrance
into Azerbaijan, bringing the brand’s celebrated
blend of contemporary luxury, signature dining
and elevated lifestyle to the region.
The project will feature an 80-room Nobu
Hotel and 100 exclusive Nobu Residences.

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