Apparel store rent can run as low as $ 8 per square foot in certain parts of the country, and close to $ 40 per square foot in big malls or shopping centers in high - traffic areas or in higher - rent metropolitan areas, like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas.
For instance, Indochino, an online men's
apparel retailer, has opened 10
stores and plans to open 30 more; Yogibo, an online new age furniture
store, plans to open 10 -13 storefronts;
Rent the Runway, an online retailer that
rents out designer clothing, is adding physical
stores; Fabletics, an online women's athletic
apparel concept by Kate Hudson, may open up to 20 storefronts; and Gilt, an online retailer that sells discounted designer
apparel, is considering opening five to 10
stores.