{"id":2194010,"date":"2025-12-10T20:48:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2194010"},"modified":"2025-12-10T20:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T20:48:26","slug":"universal-music-group-expands-global-portfolio-of-retail-stores-for-superfans-with-new-shop-locations-in-new-york-and-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/universal-music-group-expands-global-portfolio-of-retail-stores-for-superfans-with-new-shop-locations-in-new-york-and-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Music Group expands global portfolio of retail stores for superfans, with new shop locations in New York and London"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Universal Music Group<\/a> is expanding its global portfolio of brick-and-mortar retail spaces that cater to superfans.<\/p>\n

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The company launched its\u00a0flagship store<\/a> in Tokyo\u2019s Harajuku district in 2023, followed by its second physical retail location globally in July with the UMusic Shop inside its own UMusic Hotel in Madrid.<\/a><\/p>\n

Now, in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle<\/b>, UMG\u2019s \u201centertainment-driven\u201d hospitality venture, the company is opening two new UMusic Shop locations in New York<\/strong> and London<\/strong>, dedicated \u201cto reimagining the fan experience\u201d.<\/p>\n

According to the official announcement, each UMusic Shop \u201coffers exclusive custom collections and pieces inspired by UMG\u2019s iconic artists, songwriters and legendary labels, providing fans with new dedicated locations to meet, share and enjoy exclusive experiences that bring them closer than ever before to the artists they love\u201d.<\/p>\n

The UMusic Shop NY<\/strong> opens today (Wednesday, December 10) at 2 Penn Plaza, becoming UMG\u2019s first permanent brick-and-mortar \u201csuperfan retail experience\u201d in North America.<\/p>\n

UMG said that it \u201coffers a new cultural hub for music and style in the heart of Manhattan\u201d.<\/p>\n

The London-based store opens on Tuesday, December 16, in Camden Town.<\/strong> UMG said that its UMusic Shop Camden<\/strong> \u201cwill bring the UMusic retail experience to one of London\u2019s most iconic cultural districts\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of these two stores in New York and London further expands on our longstanding commitment to enhancing the ability of UMG\u2019s iconic roster of artists, labels, songwriters, and brands to connect with their fans through exclusive experiences, merchandise, and bespoke collections,\u201d said Susan Mazo, EVP & Chief Impact Officer at Universal Music Group.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBoth cities and locations have rich and deep connections with music culture, and we are excited to introduce these new hubs for fans to meet, share, and connect with the music, artists, and songs they are most passionate about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Susan Mazo, Universal Music Group<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Added Mazo: \u201cBoth cities and locations have rich and deep connections with music culture, and we are excited to introduce these new hubs for fans to meet, share, and connect with the music, artists, and songs they are most passionate about.\u201d<\/p>\n

UMG said on Wednesday that the New York store opens with \u201ca special Holiday transformation, complete with festive windows and a curated selection of vinyl, merchandise, and accessories from UMG\u2019s artist roster,\u201d including Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Elton John, Rolling Stones, Post Malone, Beastie Boys, NAS, KISS,<\/strong> and many more.<\/p>\n

To celebrate the opening, UMusic Shop NY has also partnered with New York\u2019s Awake NY on an exclusive \u2018capsule collection\u2019: the UMG x Awake NY<\/strong> \u201cMusic Is Universal\u201d drop, available only at the shop.<\/p>\n

This week, UMusic Shop NY will also \u201ctransform,\u201d the announcement said, with the premiere of two \u201cfan-driven pop-ups\u201d honoring the songs of Neil Diamond<\/strong> and celebrating the upcoming release of Song Sung Blue in cinemas later this month (December 11) and Republic Records<\/a> artist Conan Gray<\/strong> (December 12).<\/p>\n

Located in Camden Market, the London-based space will \u201cserve as a creative hub where music, fashion, and design collide,\u201d UMG said.<\/p>\n

The announcement added that the shop was \u201cdesigned to capture Camden\u2019s rebellious spirit and deep musical roots\u201d.<\/p>\n

The store will feature exclusive artist collections, immersive installations, and live performances, along with a Vinyl Lounge, DJ booth, and recording studio-inspired Sound Room that \u201callows fans to experience music like never before\u201d.<\/p>\n\n

UMG\u2019s \u2018Merchandising and Other\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0revenue in the third quarter of 2025 reached<\/a>\u00a0\u20ac259 million ($302.53m)<\/strong>, an increase of\u00a015.6% YoY\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>at constant currency (see below).<\/p>\n\n

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Universal Music Group generated total revenues of \u20ac3.021 billion ($3.53bn) across all of its divisions (including recorded music, publishing, and more) in Q3.Music Business Worldwide<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.musicbusinessworldwide.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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