{
  "id": 5179801,
  "title": "New Balance set to open Villaggio Mall store with fashion runway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/new-balance-set-to-open-villaggio-mall-store-with-fashion-runway",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/251891/business/new-balance-set-to-open-villaggio-mall-store-with-fashion-runway"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 3, New Balance will unveil its newest store at Villaggio Mall with an unprecedented fashion experience. The iconic mall's canals will be transformed into a floating runway, where gondolas will showcase the brand's latest collections, offering an exclusive front-row view to shoppers. This unique event will blend sport, fashion, movement, and the vibrant atmosphere of Doha's beloved retail destination.\n\nThe canal fashion runway aims to elevate the store-opening experience, merging the brand's commitment to performance and lifestyle with a celebration of sport, style, culture, and community. The mall's signature canals will be reimagined in a novel way, setting the stage for an immersive, interactive celebration.\n\nIn addition to the runway, visitors will explore a series of interactive experiences inspired by the Mediterranean summer. The Fresh Market will provide a lively market-inspired setting, while Pearls of Purpose will allow guests to discover embroidered patches with personalized messages, perfect for creating cherished keepsakes. Customization stations, including hot stamping, patches, and a charm bar, will enable shoppers to add a personal touch to their purchases during the store's opening weekend.\n\nThe new Villaggio Mall store and canal fashion runway will serve as the focal point of New Balance's latest retail venture in Qatar. This innovative store will combine the brand's dynamic collections with fashion, creativity, and a strong commitment to engaging with the local community.",
  "summary": "Satyendra Pathak DOHANew Balance is set to celebrate the opening of its newest store at Villaggio Mall on September 3 with a first-of-its-kind fashion experience that will transfor...",
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}