Muji, Louis Vuitton open food concepts to woo cautious consumers

The trend: More retailers are opening hospitality concepts as they look for new ways to lure shoppers.

  • Muji opened its first US café inside its Chelsea Market store in New York City, serving specialty drinks like matcha strawberry lattes alongside Japanese comfort foods.
  • Coach’s café concept made its stateside debut in December in New Jersey, with another opening in Austin this month.