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Louis Vuitton Leaves Macy’s

Another designer brand bites the dust at Macy’s Minneapolis store. Louis Vuitton has moved out of its high-profile accessories shop on the first floor of the downtown store. “We are currently renovating the former space and will announce how we will use this space once all is confirmed,”  Macy’s spokesman Kamal Bosamia said.

The writing was on the wall when Louis Vuitton opened…

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Robin Thicke, Karmin Headline Glamorama ’12

He’s not British, but who wants to quibble over details? Dreamy singer/songwriter Robin Thicke will headline Macy’s Glamorama on Aug. 3, themed British Invasion: The Music Then. The Fashion Now. Thicke has written and produced songs for more than 20 gold and platinum albums and is currently one of the “superstars” on ABC reality series Duets. He’ll be joined on stage at the Orpheum…

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Typo for Grad Gifts

 

Just as graduation party invites take over many a refrigerator door, Typo has opened at Mall of America, offering an affordable assortment of paper goods, desk accessories, and novelties perfect for the dorm room. Typo is the gift division of Australian-based Cotton On, which also opened recently at Mall of…

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Pottery Barn Gets a Makeover

Pottery Barn at the Galleria in Edina is about to get a total remodel that will feature a slightly larger floor plan and an enhanced Design Studio with more emphasis on interior design consultations and an expanded assortment of swatches.

According to Galleria officials, theirs is the first Pottery Barn in the country to get this upgrade. Reluctant to play favorites, Pottery Barn…

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Madewell is Coming to Southdale

Score one for Southdale. The ailing Edina mall owned by Simon Properties Group, promised that renovations would lead to new and better stores, and with construction well underway, Southdale Center today announced its first wave of store openings including Minnesota’s first Madewell —a hot concept from J.Crew that is sure to help the mall win back some of the trendsetters it has lost in…

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British Invasion

 

 

UK home furnishings dealer Andrew Martin will open a store late this summer in Edina. Andrew Martin is known for its playful and eclectic mix of furniture, accessories, lighting, wallpaper, and fabric—from sleek lacquered tables to Beatles embroidered chairs. Watch for Andrew Martin to open next to the cool new Kohler store…

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Southdale’s Up to Something

Attention shoppers: Simon Property Group, Inc. is promising a “major announcement” about Southdale Center on Thursday. Rennovation work, including construction of the new food court, is already underway — read all about it — so I’m thinking it’s time to reveal some new tenants to replace the many lost over the last few years. Here’s hoping Old Navy is not Southdale’s idea of “major.”

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Not Again, American Eagle!

Just when I’ve finally gotten over the loss of Martin + Osa, American Eagle’s aborted attempt at outfitting people in their 30s beyond denim cutoffs and tank tops, the retailer is jilting me again. American Eagle Outfitters Inc. announced Friday that it plans to shutter 77Kids, which is apparently…

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