Korean accessories brand K.Cat opens first U.S. store — with another on the way
Another South Korean-based brand is planting its flag in the United States.
Fashion accessories brand N.Cat has officially entered the U.S. retail market with its first brick-and-mortar location at the Del Amo Fashion Center regional mall in Torrance, Calif. The store features a wide variety of Korean fashion accessories, including jewelry, hair accessories, bags and lifestyle essentials, which N.Cat says are designed for “mixing, matching and everyday self-expression.”
The company says the Torrance store marks the beginning of its long-term U.S. growth strategy. It is preparing to open its second U.S. location at Brea Mall in Brea, Calif., in September, with plans to pursue future franchise opportunities as it grows across the U.S.
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Founded in Seoul in 1991, N.Cat has grown into one of South Korea’s most recognized fashion accessory retailers. It has more than 140 stores in the country.
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"We are thrilled to introduce Seoul-inspired, trend-forward fashion accessories to the U.S. market and connect with American consumers through our first N.Cat store," said N.Cat CEO Jin Ho Yang.
To celebrate its U.S. debut, N.Cat hosted a grand opening event on Aug. 22 featuring K-pop photocard giveaways, an in-store receipt photo booth, Lucky Spin prize events with qualifying purchases, and raffle drawings featuring signed K-pop albums and exclusive merchandise.
A Simon Property Group mall, Del Amo Fashion Center spans more than 2.5 million square feet, with anchor tenants including Macy’s, Nordstrom, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
