Coach to debut men’s-only store

New York City Coach plans to open its first men's-only store in May.

The 550-sq.-ft. store will be located in New York City's West Village, taking over space that was occupied by a Ruehl boutique that was closed as Abercrombie & Fitch shuttered the concept last year, according to a Dow Jones report.

Coach, wants to explore "a broader men's opportunity for the brand globally," said Mike Tucci, Coach's president of North America retail. Coach is also opening a few men's shops in department stores in Japan.

Coach sees the stores "as labs where we compile an emerging men's collection and evolve our merchandising strategies," Tucci said.