From a reopened flagship store to a collection inspired by a popular series, here's what's new in the country's retail scene. 

Zara reopens PH flagship store at Greenbelt

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The flagship store of Zara in the Philippines, located at Greenbelt 5 mall in Makati, has finally reopened.

With three floors and more than 1,700 square meters of space, the newly refurbished store displays women's, men's, and children's fashion collections in an architectural concept produced entirely by the Zara Architecture studio. 

Its services are integrated with the brand's app, such as a fitting room reservation service, in-store pickup for online orders within two hours, and the ability to search for items online to check stock availability in the store. Other features include specific check-out areas for returns, an automatic online returns point, a self-checkout area, and a cardboard recycling area.

Zara Greenbelt also boasts of eco-efficiency systems, such as efficient heating and cooling systems, energy-saving LED lighting, and use of environment-friendly materials. 

SJ Lifestyle's stylish sneakers for summer

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Belgian footwear brand SJ Lifestyle has released its newest collection of comfy, stylish, and eco-friendly sneakers in time for summer.

Each is crafted from sustainable materials like recycled leather, cotton laces, and natural rubber soles, making them kind to both your feet and the planet. The sneakers are also engineered with superior toe flexibility, heel support, and midsole cushioning. 

The summer collection includes a new pink and white colorway of the Ibiza for women, as well as the Icon in metallic gold, and the Icon Platform for added height, among others.

SJ Lifestyle has stores at Festival Mall in Alabang and The Block at SM North EDSA in Quezon City, and is also available online on Shopee, Lazada, and Zalora. 

Banana Republic x The White Lotus collection 

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Banana Republic has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for an exclusive capsule collection inspired by HBO's Emmy Award-winning series, "The White Lotus."

The 24-piece limited edition collection features tropical and vintage-inspired prints for men and women. The apparel and accessories have hues of turquoise, navy, red, and yellow, alongside graphic prints and fluid silhouettes. 

The Banana Republic x The White Lotus collection is available exclusively at bananarepublic.com.ph.

Uniqlo opens new roadside store in Cavite

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Good news, Caviteño shoppers: Uniqlo recently opened a roadside store concept along Aguinaldo Highway in the city of Imus. 

It boasts an expanded selection of LifeWear items for the entire family, as well as a dedicated parking facility, passageways for persons with disability, and app-to-in-store services such as Click and Collect for faster transactions.