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Famous department store chain Galeries Lafayette has just opened a new outlet on the Champs-Elysées in Paris.

Essentiel Antwerp is continuing its international expansion. The Belgian fashion label has had a strong year and recently opened its first store in London.

Telecom operator Orange has opened a Brussels flagship store according to a new store concept, that should boost the newcomer's brand awareness in Belgium. The store in Brussels' most fancy shopping street also wants to strengthen the relationship with the customers.

Two years after opening a French language web shop, Dutch Coolblue is now set to open its first physical store in Belgium's French speaking area. Bilingual Brussels has already been confirmed, but the company is also looking for suitable locations in Liège and Charleroi.

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi just opened a physical store in Paris, part of its ambitious European expansion plan. The brand is also dreaming of an American launch.

Comme des Garçons is definitely enjoying the moment: Rei Kawakubo’s fashion label experienced a 30 % profit increase last year and it is now preparing a new brand that will launch online in July, followed by a release in six stores later this year.

Online retailer Amazon’s first book store in New York did not only draw in positive feedback. It looks too much like a traditional book store.