Real estate and hospitality firm AJ Capital Partners (“AJ Capital”) announced the highly coveted retailers ZIMMERMANN, STAUD, Malbon, and Eberjey will open in its mixed-use development in Nashville in 2026. The global brands will each debut their first standalone Tennessee locations within AJ Capital’s Wedgewood Village development, its 18-acre mixed-use and multi-phase neighborhood in Nashville’s Wedgewood Houston, alongside existing high-profile tenants such as Hermès and recently opened Brunello Cucinelli.
Australian swimwear and ready-to-wear retailer ZIMMERMANN will occupy 2,186 square feet at 503 Houston Street, opening in summer 2026. Sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann founded their namesake brand in 1991 in Sydney. Early in its evolution, ZIMMERMANN took the bold step of fusing fashion with swimwear featuring bold, original prints that launched the brand on its path to local and international success. Since then, ZIMMERMANN’s category offerings have expanded into footwear, jewelry, accessories, and kids. ZIMMMERMANN maintains showrooms in major cities across the world as its global footprint continues to expand into new and existing markets. The brand has opened 31 stores in the U.S. to date, with Nashville marking its latest expansion.
Los Angeles-based clothing brand STAUD will open its 1,742-square-foot boutique in summer 2026 at 515 Houston Suite 101. The Nashville news comes on the heels of the brand’s continued retail expansion, including its recent store opening at South Coast Plaza in March. Founded in 2015 by Sarah “Staud” Staudinger and George Augusto, the brand was built on the idea that great fashion should be both empowering and accessible. At the heart of STAUD is design, with pieces crafted through a thoughtful blend of contemporary and timeless aesthetics for the modern woman. With a collection that includes ready-to-wear, swimwear, handbags, shoes, accessories, and more, STAUD currently has 11 retail locations across the U.S., including L.A., New York City, and Palm Beach…