what is a franchise consultant Archives - Star Brands Consulting Group

Zara Unveils New-Style Asia Flagship Store with Zacaffé in Nanjing, China

by Star Brands Consulting March 30, 2025April 9, 2025No Comments

Inditex-owned fast-fashion retailer Zara has unveiled its latest Asia flagship store in Nanjing, China, as part of its global strategy to optimize retail operations by closing underperforming locations and investing in larger, more immersive stores. The new flagship, spanning 2,500 square meters across two floors, is situated in Nanjing’s central business district of Xinjiekou and …

ZARA Israel Unveils Its Most Innovative Flagship Store at Big Fashion Glilot

by Star Brands Consulting March 2, 2025March 30, 2025No Comments

A groundbreaking 4,500 sqm flagship store, spanning two levels, and introducing Israel’s first combined ZARA and ZARA HOME experience—everything you need to know about this retail revolution. A Milestone for ZARA in Israel ZARA has unveiled its most impressive flagship store in Israel at the Big Fashion Glilot complex. This isn’t just another location for …

Victoria’s Secret to Reopen in Westfield Stratford City After Three-Year Hiatus

by Star Brands Consulting August 11, 2024August 12, 2024No Comments

Victoria’s Secret is making a much-anticipated return to London’s Westfield Stratford City this autumn, three years after closing its previous location at the same site. The lingerie giant first opened in Westfield Stratford back in 2012 but was forced to shutter the store in 2020 amidst a broader effort to cut costs as the company’s …

Brands Flock to Paris Ahead of the 2024 Olympics

by Star Brands Consulting July 31, 2024July 31, 2024No Comments

With all eyes on Paris for the 2024 Olympics, many brands have strategically opened flagship stores in anticipation of millions of tourists visiting during and after the games. Hoka inaugurated its first store in Paris’s Opéra district in May, and Birkenstock followed suit with its first Paris store in the Marais district in July. Established …

Inditex to buy out its franchises in Kazakhstan this year

by Star Brands Consulting July 25, 2024July 25, 2024No Comments

The Inditex Group, renowned for its portfolio of popular fashion brands, has announced a strategic acquisition to gain direct control over its fashion operations in Kazakhstan. This transaction, expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of this year, marks a significant shift in Inditex’s operational approach in the region. Post-acquisition, Inditex will directly manage …