Pokémon fans, this is your cue to shuffle your decks and mark your calendars. The Poké Court , the cult-favorite NYC card shop known for its viral red envelopes and cramped-but-charming second-story hideaway, is leveling up. On November 1, the store will debut a brand-new, 2,000-square-foot flagship in Chelsea, less than five minutes from Chelsea Market and not far from their current tiny location.
Bombas, the quality- and comfort-obsessed, mission-driven socks brand, is opening its first owned flagship store in New York City at 345 Bleecker Street. Called a "soft opening" in a nod to the softness its products deliver to customers in everyday essentials like socks, t-shirts, underwear, and slippers, the brand will follow the NYC opening with store launches in Boca Raton and Austin before the end of the year.
The opening of the New York City flagship marks a significant milestone for Carhartt, which has built a reputation over 136 years as the trusted outfitter of carpenters, electricians, construction workers, and skilled tradespeople. While the brand has long been embraced by style-conscious consumers and streetwear enthusiasts, Carhartt Chief Brand Officer Susan Hennike emphasized that the company remains focused on serving the core communities that have supported it since day one.
Tucked away in Nolita on the corner of Prince Street and Elizabeth Street, you'll find the Hourglass Cosmetics global flagship store, creating a quiet, blissful space to explore their products. Inside the store, Hourglass Cosmetics welcomes guests with a warm, inviting environment inspired by the history and creativity of the store's neighborhood. The intentional design and minimal use of digital screens allow guests to explore and chat with employees while exploring the brand's products without getting overwhelmed.
Move over, bodegas and overpriced "gourmet" markets-discount darling Aldi is planting its flag in the middle of Manhattan. The German grocer just signed a lease for a 25,000-square-foot flagship at The Ellery, a shiny new luxury tower on West 42nd Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Doors are expected to swing open in 2026, making it Aldi's first-ever central Manhattan location (sorry, East Harlem, you no longer hold the bragging rights alone).
Anti Social Social Club's new flagship store in Seoul captures the brand's unique identity, combining fashion with an immersive experience that reflects its online presence.