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Luxury Retail

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Exemplar Luxury Group's new corporate headquarters symbolizing financial recovery and a focused future after Saks Global's bankruptcy.
The Well-Lived Life

Exemplar Luxury Group charts new course after Saks bankruptcy

After shedding nearly 75 percent of its debt, Saks Global has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy as Exemplar Luxury Group, a move reported by the New York Post that heralds a leaner, more focused futu

Beatriz Almeida·June 27, 2026
Exterior view of the new Chanel boutique in Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, showcasing its elegant design and prime location at Stanford Shopping Center.
Beauty Dossier

Chanel opens first Silicon Valley boutique in Palo Alto

On Friday, Chanel opens its first stand-alone boutique in Palo Alto, a city synonymous with venture capital and tech campuses, not haute couture.

Akio Mori·June 26, 2026
Elegant customers interacting with AI virtual try-on technology in a sophisticated luxury retail store.
The Tech Edit

AI Immersive Tech Transforms Luxury Retail Customer Experience

Luxury shoppers who engage with AI virtual try-on are 50 percent more likely to purchase overall, demonstrating a dramatic shift in how high-end consumers interact with brands.

Akio Mori·June 20, 2026
The newly opened 100Hands luxury shirt store located at 36 Savile Row, London, showcasing its elegant facade.
The Tech Edit

100Hands to Open First London Store on Savile Row

Luxury shirtmaker 100Hands will open its first retail store this fall at 36 Savile Row in London, with an expected opening in October.

Akio Mori·June 1, 2026
The elegant facade of the first Ralph Lauren retail concept store, situated at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links with the Pacific Ocean visible.
The Well-Lived Life

Ralph Lauren Opens First Retail Store at Pebble Beach

At Pebble Beach, Ralph Lauren opened its first and only brand retail concept store.

Beatriz Almeida·May 30, 2026
Exterior view of the new Veronica Beard boutique, a two-floor luxury fashion store located in Paris's exclusive Triangle d'Or district.
Global Itinerary

Veronica Beard to Open First Paris Boutique in the Triangle d’Or

Next month, American contemporary brand Veronica Beard will unveil its first Paris boutique: a sprawling 2,335 square foot, two-floor space in the exclusive Triangle d’Or district.

Beatriz Almeida·May 18, 2026