Google Announces First Texas Brick-and-Mortar Store in Austin
Google is set to open its first retail store in Texas, located at 11701 Domain Blvd. in Austin’s Domain Northside. This will be Google’s seventh physical store, joining locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Mountain View, Boston, Oak Brook, and an upcoming one in Santa Monica. The Austin store will offer products like Pixel phones and Chromebooks, along with customer support and interactive technology showcases. (Chronicle)
Gymshark to Open Flagship Store in New York City
Gymshark, the athletic apparel brand founded by Ben Francis, is expanding its physical presence by opening a 13,000-square-foot store on Bond Street in New York City. This flagship location will serve as the brand’s North American base, complementing its existing store on London’s Regent Street and a pop-up in SoHo. (Forbes)
PERIGOLD Chooses Houston for First Brick-and-Mortar Location
Perigold, an online luxury home goods retailer owned by Wayfair, is set to open its inaugural physical store in Houston’s Highland Village in May. The 20,000-square-foot space aims to cater to Houston’s design-oriented community and existing customer base. (Houston Chronicle)
TELFAR to Open Flagship Store in New York City
Fashion brand Telfar has announced the opening of a 10,000-square-foot flagship store at 408 Broadway in New York City, scheduled for November 23, 2024. The space will feature interactive elements like Telfar TV and a Bag Bar, aiming to create an inclusive, community-driven shopping experience.
(Vogue)
Outlandish Inc Integrates TikTok Shopping with Brick-and-Mortar Retail
E-commerce startup Outlandish has launched a new store in Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade, blending TikTok Shop’s online selling with in-person retail. The two-story space features branded stalls for live-streaming products to TikTok audiences and an area where visitors can purchase items directly, aiming to merge live online selling with traditional shopping experiences.
(Business Insider)
Sony has recently announced the opening of its first retail studio for the upcoming AFEELA electric vehicle (EV) in Los Angeles
This studio, located at the Westfield Century City mall, offers the public an opportunity to view the AFEELA EV ahead of its expected California release in 2026.
(Electrek)
