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Bath & Body Works, one of the world’s leading personal care and fragrance retailers, is making significant strides in both domestic and international markets. With newly announced locations across the U.S. and the U.K., the brand is demonstrating a renewed focus on modern store design, experiential retail, and global franchise…

Global fragrance and personal care powerhouse Bath & Body Works is reinforcing its brick-and-mortar retail strategy in 2025 with two new store openings in key regional markets—Sioux City, Iowa and Gig Harbor, Washington. These openings reflect the brand’s continued focus on immersive in-store experiences, innovative retail design, and geographic expansion…

Global lifestyle retailer Miniso continues its aggressive international expansion with the launch of its largest Australian store to date at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Melbourne. The grand opening, held on July 5, drew large crowds with live performances, celebrity appearances, and exclusive product releases—firmly solidifying the brand’s rising popularity across…

Chinese premium tea chain Chagee is set to debut in the Philippines this August, expanding its global footprint with three new outlets in Metro Manila. This milestone marks Chagee’s continued growth across Southeast Asia and its strategic push into a high-demand beverage market. Key Store Locations Chagee’s inaugural Philippine branches…

Global denim pioneer GUESS JEANS has made a powerful statement in Asia with the opening of its first-ever flagship store in Tokyo, marking a major milestone in its global expansion strategy. The four-story store, located in the vibrant Jingūmae neighborhood near Omotesando Hills, is a fusion of Californian and Japanese…

China’s largest coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, has officially entered the U.S. market with two new stores in Manhattan, New York City, marking a major milestone in its global expansion journey. With a bold strategy built on affordability, speed, and mobile-first technology, Luckin is positioning itself to challenge U.S. coffee giants…

Luckin Coffee, China’s leading coffee brand and Starbucks’ fiercest rival in Asia, has made another monumental move to secure its dominance: the company officially broke ground on what will become China’s largest standalone coffee roasting facility, located in Xiamen’s Haicang district. With a total investment of 3 billion yuan ($418…

Luckin Coffee, China’s largest and most disruptive coffee chain, has officially entered the U.S. market with the launch of two new stores in New York City. Known for its tech-first business model, ultra-fast service, and affordable pricing, Luckin is now looking to take on Starbucks in its home market—and it’s…

Global sports-fashion powerhouse JD Sports has officially entered the Canadian retail landscape with the grand opening of its first-ever store in Vancouver, located on the iconic Robson Street. This flagship launch marks a significant milestone in JD Sports’ aggressive North American expansion strategy. The Vancouver debut follows closely on the…

American luxury icon Ralph Lauren is deepening its roots in Spain with the grand opening of a new boutique in Marbella’s exclusive Puerto Banús, one of Europe’s most glamorous coastal shopping destinations. Situated at No. 7 on the Benabola pier, the newly launched store offers a curated range of Polo…