French Retailer Les Néréides to Open First US Location in Chicago

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Chicago is becoming a hot spot for international brands. Iconic French jewelry brand and retailer, Les Néréides is extending its international presence with the opening of a new store at Block 37. This will be the brand's first ever U.S. location!

Founded in Paris in the 1980s by Pascale and Enzo Amaddeo, Les Néréides has locations in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Australia, Ukraine, Italy, Taiwan, Indonesia, China, Japan and Hong Kong. The store at Block 37 will offer their full collection including handmade earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches and charms, as well as their signature fragrances.

"When looking at locations, we had to consider many different options and Block 37 in Chicago is truly the perfect place for us to expand our retail presence," said Emilio Benzadon, President of Estilo Group, LLC, exclusive distributor for Les Néréides in the U.S. "Most importantly, we felt it was crucial for our first store to have street visibility in a downtown area, similar to our European stores. We also loved the fact that this location gets a lot of foot traffic - by locals and tourists - and that it is located in a center that provides the perfect mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment."
· Les Néréides [Official Site]