Retail’s new operating system, Old Navy reveals AI-powered dressing rooms this week, and LensCrafters rolls out new Roblox experience for virtual ‘tycoons’.
Complex and ESPN team up for immersive sports, culture & fashion pop-up, H&M opens new format at L.A.’s Original Farmers Market, and beauty, footwear, and social wellness are key drivers of UK physical retail.
Gentle Monster’s Haus Nowhere opens in Seoul with giant breathing dachshund installation, Marc Jacobs and Nordstrom kick off Fashion Week with joy, and Haribo opens first Scottish store at Silverburn Glasgow.
Pinehurst unveils unique space for top golf brand, Michael Kors unveils a giant Hamilton handbag at its Paris pop-up, and what Labubu figures reveal about retail’s custom future.
Prada paints New York in banana yellow with exclusive balm pop-up, Louis Vuitton opens beauty pop-up in Soho, and 55% of UK consumers use AI chatbots to help them when e-shopping.
Adidas Superstar relaunch debuts at Future Stores, Walmart Realm adds new digital storefronts, and for Gen Z, online starts the shopping journey, stores finish it.
Coach opens first coffee shop in Singapore, Lancôme brings pool party to the middle of Shanghai, and Warby Parker to end home try-on program as it focuses on stores, digital experience.
Bershka opens Manchester flagship utilising AR technology, inside Mecca’s incredible new Melbourne flagship, and Space NK opens its doors in Oxford Circus.
CeraVe commemorates 20 years with a giant birthday present, Crocs’ new ‘Icon’ store eyes experiential retail, and the power of retail influencers.
Starbucks revives Reserve brand with sprawling Taiwan flagship, Dior launches ‘Lucky’ pop-up at Harrods, and why luxury brands are chasing Middle East mall space.