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Report: Lululemon to open men’s store in Manhattan
New York -- Lululemon Athletica signed leases to open two new stores in the Soho section of downtown Manhattan, including its first-ever freestanding store for men, The Real Deal reported.
The men’s store will be located at 127 Prince Street. The women’s store will take space at 125 Prince Street.
Lululemon is on track to open some 45 locations this year. -
Simon partners with Plug and Play for 'Simon Launch' Retail Startup Competition
Indianapolis -- Real estate giant Simon on Thursday announced 'Simon Launch,' a retail startup competition aimed at discovering, investing in, and accelerating the top startups in the retail industry. Simon will co-invest in the competition's winners through its recently formed venture capital arm — Simon Venture Group — in collaboration with Plug and Play, a global investor and technology accelerator that specializes in growing tech startups. Simon will also become an Anchor Member of Plug and Play's Retail Accelerator program.