First Dr. Martens set its sights on Philadelphia and now another British retailer has laid claim to some space along Rittenhouse Row.
Jack Wills leased 6,800 square feet at 1617 Walnut St., which most recently had been occupied by Jennifer Convertibles. Jack Wills has both men’s and women’s apparel that appeals to the university and preppy crowd. It plans to open before the end of 2011.
The Philadelphia store will be the fourth for Jack Wills in the United States. Metro Commercial Real Estate represented the landlord while Madison Retail Group and Michael Salove Co. represented Jack Wills. Dr. Martens is opening a store in 3,800 square feet this fall at 1710 Walnut St. on Rittenhouse Row.
Doc Marten also has a brand new store at Wheelock Place in Singapore. The store (picture), which opened last month, is the second in Singapore. Its first standalone outlet opened at Orchard Central in 2009. Singapore general manager Ian Tan describes as "Old British grandeur" - the Wheelock Place store offers an assortment of products that will enable Dr Martens enthusiasts to kit themselves out in the brand from head to toe. Besides carrying a comprehensive range of the label's famous tough-as-nails footwear, the new 900-sq-ft store will be the first in South-east Asia to house the new apparel and bag ranges by Dr Martens. Brand new collection of the brand's new collection of satchels. They might not be what a hardcore punk would wear, but as Tan said: "The brand has a very diverse audience, from children to more mature customers who grew up with the brand. But all Dr Martens customers are individuals with a sense of originality and distinct style."
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