The world's first Barbie flagship store will be opened in Shanghai in March 2009 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the doll.

International luxury brand Gucci has announced the opening of its new specialty store in Shenzhen.

The French luxury brand Louis Vuitton has opened a new flagship store in the Dalian Times Square in Liaoning province.

Juicy Couture, the U.S. apparel brand, has opened its first independent specialty store in Shanghai in Grand Gateway.

Versace has announced the formal opening of its three specialty stores at Hisense Plaza, Qingdao; Seibu Department Store Futian Brand, Shenzhen; and Tower Department Store, Suzhou.

Red Dragonfly Group has opened five GT concept stores in Hangzhou.