Barbie Shanghai Barbie Shanghai Barbie Shanghai was the first Mattel Barbie flagship store in the world. Located in Shanghai, China, this store held the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of Barbie dolls and licensed Barbie products. It ceased activities in March 2011. Mattel worked with BIG, the branding and design division of Ogilvy & Mather, to develop creative concept, identify project location, explore featured activities and identify creative partners. Slade Architecture led the design including the exterior, interior, fixtures, and furnishings. Spa treatments, hair and nail services, and skincare products were available. The Design Center allowed girls to become a fashion
Microsoft Store the North America (and first store in Asia-Pacific and second flagship store) opened in Sydney, Australia on November 12, 2015 In September 2017, the company announced a store on Regent Street in London, United Kingdom . Microsoft's first experience with a retail store was located in the Metreon in San Francisco. It was owned and operated by Sony Retail Entertainment, and ran from 1999 to 2001. In 2009, Microsoft built a "Retail Experience Center" in their Redmond, WA headquarters and announced plans to build its own retail stores. On October 22, 2009, the same day as the Windows 7 launch,