Canada Goose, an internationally recognized brand for high quality apparel and extreme weather outerwear, has announced to debut in UK. The retailer will open its first flagship store at London’s Regent Street, one of the UK’s leading shopping streets. The store is expected to be inaugurated in time for the holiday season.
The company will also open a new flagship stores in Chicago, US this autumn as part its global expansion plan. However, the exact location of the store is yet to be decided.
“Opening our first European store is not only a milestone for Canada Goose, but it’s turning a dream into reality. London and Chicago are world-renowned shopping destinations and I’m proud to bring our Canadian heritage, experience and unparalleled product to their historic streets,” said Dani Reiss, President & CEO, Canada Goose in a statement.
Apart from brick and mortar, the fashion retailer is eyeing to expand its e-commerce channel in seven new markets this year, including the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg.
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Reiss further stresses that the UK remains an “important market” for the brand. “London, and the UKin general, is a very important market for us. I don’t think Brexit has affected London’s reputation. It’s one of the most important cities for brands to be present in, in this global world.”
The company opened its flagship stores in Toronto and New York recently. At the moment the company aims to open 15 to 20 stores by 2020, remaining selective about the markets it opens in.
