Los Angeles-based activewear and wellness brand ALO has arrived in mainland China with the opening of a new pop-up experience space at Zhangyuan in Shanghai.
Marking ALO’s first physical retail presence in mainland China, the three-storydestination brings together fashion, movement, wellness and community, creatingan immersive expression of the brand’s California lifestyle in one of Shanghai’s most distinctive historic settings. The space officially opens to the public on October 1, 2026.
The ground floor presents ALO’s full product universe, spanning women’s and men’s apparel, footwear and accessories. Beyond retail, the space features an interior area dedicated to meditation and sound healing, offering visitors a moment to pause and reset.
Outside, the experience continues into an expansive courtyard featuring a poolside social area, a custom vintage Ford Bronco and ALO Café. The café serves smoothies, coffee, fresh juices and light bites, adding another layer to the brand’s lifestyle-focused approach.
The second floor is dedicated to wellness, with the Wellness Suite scheduled to open by invitation on October 6. Guests will be able to access bespoke experiences including personal training, massage therapy, sound healing and guided meditation.
More than a conventional pop-up, the Shanghai destination reflects ALO’s growingfocus on creating physical spaces where retail, movement, mindfulness, recovery and connection come together. The Zhangyuan location offers visitors the opportunity to experience the brand beyond its collections, creating a destination centredaround wellbeing and community.
The opening follows ALO’s entry into the Chinese market online in August 2026 through its Tmall flagship store and WeChat boutique. The brand has also announced plans for further physical expansion across Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macao, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu, with eight stores planned across seven cities. Jing Daily+1
With its combination of California-inspired design, wellness experiences and Shanghai’s historic setting, the new ALO pop-up at Zhangyuan marks a significant new chapter for the brand in China—bringing its vision of movement, mindfulliving and community into a distinctly local environment.
