South Florida

These stores are opening in South Florida. Here’s what to expect

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of stories highlights major retail openings and relocations across South Florida.

Manolo Blahnik will open its first Florida boutique in Miami's Design District, offering exclusive footwear from its Spring 2025 collection. In Kendall, a long-standing Barnes & Noble will move to a new, smaller location while its former site is set to become one of the country’s biggest Rooms to Go stores. Dadeland Mall sees growth with newcomers like Dick’s House of Sport, bringing hands-on sports experiences, and Princess Polly, expanding its fashion presence. Other recent additions include the artist-focused Britto store and international brands such as Lacoste and Golden Goose, while Alo Yoga and UDON restaurant prepare to launch soon.

Read the stories below.

A Manolo Blahnik showroom. The designer shoes company has a flagship U.S. store on New York’s Madison Avenue. Manolo Blahnik will open its third U.S. store in Miami’s Design District in March 2025.

NO. 1: MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT TO WELCOME A FAMOUS DESIGNER’S FIRST FLORIDA BOUTIQUE

Will you add it to your shopping destinations? | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

In this file photo from Oct. 30, 2024, comedian Brittany Brave is photographed outside of the Barnes & Noble bookstore in West Kendall. Brave grew up in Miami’s Kendall neighborhood and worked at this store as a barista during high school and had a stand-up performance at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Nov. 23, 2024. By MATIAS J. OCNER

NO. 2: COULD ONE OF THE BIGGEST ROOMS TO GO IN THE COUNTRY REPLACE A BELOVED KENDALL BOOKSTORE?

The closing plans coincide with other plans for expansion. | Published March 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

Black Friday shoppers on the move at Dadeland Mall near Lululemon look for bargains on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. By Lex Foderé

NO. 3: NEW STORES ARE COMING TO A BIG MIAMI MALL, AND OTHERS JUST ARRIVED. SEE THE LIST

The new arrivals include restaurants and clothing shops. | Published May 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.