Retail Intel: Smartwool and Snipes Open New Stores + More

FN rounds up all the store openings, closings and redesigns happening this month, from throughout the footwear industry. Send your retail news to web@footwearnews.com. Oct. 5, 2021: Smartwool has opened its second retail location in Canada. The new door is located in Whistler, British Columbia, and is owned and operated storefront by Dave MacDowell, who also owns the other Canada store in the town of Banff, Alberta. The store, which will host a grand opening event on Nov. 25, is located in Whistler Village at 4295 Blackcomb Way. “The Whistler location is reflective of Smartwool’s commitment of meeting their customer where they are and what better place than at the heart of one of the world’s most iconic resorts,” MacDowell said in a statement. “With the Whistler store, our goal was to elevate local mountain culture while showcasing the brand’s focus on community, sustainability, and inclusivity in the outdoors.” Oct. 5, 2021: Snipes is set to open its second store on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. The new door, located at 958-960 Flatbush Ave., will make its debut on Oct. 7. Snipes said via statement that this location will further drive its neighborhood concept, which aims to build a naturally inviting feeling in communities.

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