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January 7, 2013
Top 10 Stores of 2012

1. Baby & Child, Santa Monica, Calif.
A brand new concept from Restoration Hardware, Baby & Child offers a hip, modern take on upscale children's’ home furnishings. With its taupe tones and sophisticated stylings, this new format is far removed from the pastel, whimsical universe of Pottery Barn Kids and most other kids’ stores. Read More

October 9, 2012
Zara Home launches U.S. e-commerce site

Inditex’s home-décor concept Zara Home said it is unveiling Zarahome.com in the U.S. on Tuesday.

New York -- Inditex’s home-décor concept Zara Home said Tuesday it is unveiling Zarahome.com in the U.S. on Tuesday.

The new e-commerce site will feature home textiles as well as select furniture, tableware, cutlery and decorative accessories.

Zara Home currently operates in 32 countries with more than 325 stores and offers e-commerce in 18 countries.

 

August 7, 2012
Esprit names group CEO

Esprit Holdings Limited said it has named Jose Manuel Martínez Gutiérrez as its new group CEO and executive director, effective September.

Hong Kong -- Esprit Holdings Limited said Tuesday it has named Jose Manuel Martínez Gutiérrez as its new group CEO and executive director, effective September.

Martinez was previously group director of distribution and operations for Inditex. Prior to that, he was the country manager for the Zara brand across Scandinavia.

He succeeds Ronald Van Der Vis.

March 19, 2012
Zara takes Manhattan

Zara, part of Spain’s Inditex Group, has opened its biggest U.S. location, a 32,000-sq.-ft., three-level flagship on a primo stretch of Manhattan real estate: Fifth Avenue at 52nd Street.

Zara, part of Spain’s Inditex Group, has opened its biggest U.S. location, a 32,000-sq.-ft., three-level flagship on a primo stretch of Manhattan real estate: Fifth Avenue at 52nd Street. The store is part of a 90,000-sq.-ft. retail condominium that also houses Hollister and Uniqlo flagships.

March 14, 2012
Zara unveils new global concept store on Fifth Avenue

Fashion retail Zara, an Inditex brand, on Thursday will officially open its largest U.S. store – on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan – designed with the latest advancements in sustainability.

New York City -- Fashion retail Zara, an Inditex brand, on Thursday will officially open its largest U.S. store – on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan – designed with the latest advancements in sustainability.

The new store, in the Tishman Building (666 Fifth Avenue, at the intersection of 52nd Street), features a three-floor layout that reflects an innovative approach to interior design. The shop opens onto Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street with five display windows and a dramatic façade.

January 11, 2012
Scanning the Globe: Hot New Stores

Looking for a hit list of the hottest new stores outside of the United States? Check out of some of the contenders below.

Looking for a hit list of the hottest new stores outside of the United States? Check out of some of the contenders below. The information comes from the London-based retail consultancy echochamber.com.

October 4, 2011
Zara selects Schimenti Construction to build Manhattan flagship

Spanish fast-fashion retail giant Zara has chosen Schimenti Construction Company to build its new flagship at 666 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 39,000-sq.-ft. store is located in the former home of the NBA Store.

Ridgefield, Conn. — Spanish fast-fashion retail giant Zara has chosen Schimenti Construction Co. to build its new flagship at 666 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 39,000-sq.-ft. store is located in the former home of the NBA Store.

“We have begun the first phase (demolition and structural work) of the project which has included lowering the second floor to provide a higher ceiling and installing new steel beams,” said project executive Joseph Schimenti.

March 7, 2011
Report: Inditex pays $400 million for Fifth Ave. Zara space

Spain’s The Inditex Group of Spain will pay $400 million for a flagship Zara retail store at 666 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

New York City -- Spain’s The Inditex Group of Spain will pay $400 million for a flagship Zara retail store at 666 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, who cited people familiar with the matter, the transaction is one of the largest retail condominium deals ever. Zara bought out a 32,000-sq.-ft. lease from former occupant NBA store, which had less than three years remaining, according to the report.

September 6, 2010
American Apparel to open new store in Paris

American Apparel said Tuesday it has opened a new store at La Defense, one of...

March 17, 2010
Destination Maternity to open store in Dubai

Destination Maternity Corp. will open a store in Dubai....

June 26, 2008
Zara to Open Second Atlanta Location

Less than a year after entering the Atlanta market, Spanish retailer Zara plans to open...

May 7, 2008
Zara to Open in Chicago Market

Zara is opening its first Chicago-area location at the Old Orchard mall this fall. Zara...

March 30, 2008
Zara Reports Strong 2007

Inditex, the Spanish retail company that owns Zara, on Monday reported a 25% rise in...

November 30, 2007
Microcosms of Retail Development

This column comes to you from Triangle Towne Center in Raleigh, N.C., where many shoppers...

October 31, 2007
Report: Zara Owner May Launch New Accessories Chain

Madrid, Spain, Spanish...

September 6, 2007
Zara Puts Home Unit Online

Madrid, Spain, Spanish...

December 31, 2006
Retailing 2007 Trends

It’s always fun to predict what a new year will bring. TradeStone, Gloucester, Mass., has...