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PRIMARK WELCOMES NEW YORK In Brief

SHOPPERS TO MANHATTAN FLAGSHIP Claire’s to grow across the US

Primark, the internationally-renowned The tween- and teen-focused accessories
clothing retailer that offers quality fashion retailer has entered into a multi-licensing
at value prices, has opened its landmark agreement with Centric Brands, to expand
flagship store at Herald Square in Man- the Claire’s brand into new categories and
hattan’s PENN DISTRICT. more than 7,000 additional retail touch
Since opening its first US store at points across North America.
Downtown Crossing in Boston in 2015,
Primark has grown to 40 locations across
13 states, bringing affordable fashion to Madewell is all set to expand
communities nationwide. The apparel retailer, which is part of the
The Herald Square flagship is perfectly J.Crew Group, is set to debut three new
positioned to capture high commuter stores this summer, including its newly
and tourist footfall, housing more than opened location in Sag Harbor, New York.
54,000sq ft of retail selling space. This The women’s-only outpost marks the
opening again demonstrates Primark’s brand’s fourth location on Long Island.
extraordinary expansion across the US.

Tim Hortons to grow in Canada
Across its home country, it is upgrading and
OAKRIDGE PARK OPENS ITS DOORS expanding its store fleet. The coffee giant
AS IT REDEFINES RETAIL IN VANCOUVER says that 340 Canadian owners are investing
their own money to build or renovate 480
restaurants across the country in 2026. In
Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest rede- a place where world-class shopping, addition, 80 new sites will open.
velopment from QuadReal Property dining, culture and community could
Group and Westbank, is officially open. come together.”
Launched on 28 May, spanning At the heart of the culinary program, Atomic Wings to double footprint
650,000sq ft and featuring more than Time Out Market Vancouver has opened The New York City-founded chicken wing
100 premier brands, the destination its doors, uniting the city’s top chefs, chain plans to add more than 20 locations,
brings together a dynamic mix of luxury restaurateurs and cultural talents. The nearly doubling its current footprint. The
labels, contemporary fashion, beauty market features a curated mix of local growth will include five new locations
and lifestyle concepts, reinforcing Van- concepts including Feenie’s, Mee Bar, across New York City, with two in Brooklyn,
couver’s position as a growing global Lunch Lady, MaKaam, DownLow two in Queens and one in Manhattan.
hub for luxury retail. Chicken, Barnacle by Bar Bravo, Pea-
“The official opening of Oakridge cock, Via Tevere, Kishimoto, SANTO
Park marks a significant milestone in TACO, Heritage Asian Eatery, Mello Jersey Mike’s adds Toronto unit
bringing our long-term vision for this and Boba Run, with more to come soon. Redberry Restaurants has opened the
destination to life,” said Chrystal Burns, Oakridge Park will also host a latest Jersey Mike’s Subs at 425 University
Executive Vice President, Canadian year-round calendar of community Avenue in Toronto, giving more Canadian
Retail Experience at QuadReal Prop- programming and events, including sub lovers the chance to enjoy the authentic
erty Group. “We set out to create more activations centred around food, well- fresh sliced/fresh grilled sub sandwiches
than a retail centre; we wanted to build ness, jewellery, fashion and the holidays. offered by the iconic brand.

HQ Hotels & Residences by sbe, the innovative lifestyle
hospitality brand created by visionary global hospitality
leader Sam Nazarian in partnership with global icon Marc
Anthony, is pleased to announce that it will bring its dis-
tinctive luxury lifestyle to the Caribbean island of Saint
Lucia in November 2026 with the opening of HQ Cas en Bas
Resort and Residences by sbe, a Registry Collection Hotel.
In partnership with the UK-based developer Welling-
ton Estates, this marks the second HQ Residences to be
announced since the launch of HQ Miami Edgewater Res -
idences. The news is on the heels of the opening of HQ’s
first US site, the 34-key Monarch New Orleans.
With new resorts set to open by the end of the year,
HQ Hotels & Residences will have seven resorts and res-
idences open by the end of 2026.

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