Retailers spring it on as city is showered by new stores.

If April showers bring May flowers, then New York City is in for a fragrant bouquet of fresh new retail stores just in time for the spring season.

New boutiques are blossoming in every shopping corridor throughout Manhattan, and existing shops are springing into larger stores to accommodate fashion and accessories devotees.

Here's a closer look at the finest stores to shop in, rain or shine:

On Madison Avenue, Swiss watchmaker, Franck Muller has leased a multilevel store at 38 East 57th Street, between Madison and Park. Bally reopened its new flagship on the southwest corner of 59th and Madison Avenue, in the same building as FAO Schwartz.

Luxury children's boutique Spring Flowers is playing musical shops by leaving the current 905 Madison Avenue space and relocating next store to 907 Madison Avenue.

Pomellato, Italian jewelry, is moving into the former Mayfair & Company shop at 741 Madison Avenue. On Madison Avenue, at 60th Street, next door to Sermoneta, there will be a two-level Japanese spa NAO.

Around the corner, Madison Fine Art at 61st Street will offer estate jewels and antiques. Nespresso, a chic coffee boutique at 759 Madison Avenue, in the former Jean Paul Gaultier site, neighbors Dennis Basso. Erika Bloom Pilates to the stars will be at 795 Madison, between 65th and 66th Streets. It is rumored that Samsonite luggage will open a boutique at 838 Madison Avenue, in the former Westbury Hotel, neighboring Chloe and Gucci. Tom Ford is planning a flagship at 845 Madison Avenue, at the northeast corner of 70th Street. Linda Horn is moving her elegant antiques and jewelry to 1327 Madison Avenue.

On fabulous Fifth Avenue, UGG Australia now has their atelier, at 730 Fifth Avenue. Sergio Rossi's new boutique is at 694 Fifth Avenue in the Peninsula Hotel.

Alice + Olivia will debut on Fifth, at 40th Street British home furnishings shop Smallbone will open at Park Avenue and East 65th Street. Bulgari will expand and renovate. The Italian jewelry house is holding temporary court at 3 West 57th Street, next to Bergdorf. The Sherry Netherland Hotel, 781 Fifth Avenue, will house Garren, hairstylist to the elite and formerly of Henri Bendel. Bridal Reflections will bring haute couture to 286 Fifth Avenue.

And in ever-so-hot Soho, Reebok Ventilator will open a temporary lifestyle store at 102 Wooster Street.

Valentino took a shop at 426 West Broadway for its Miss V line. Japanese Uniqlo has extended its temporary stay at 76 Greene Street while building a flagship at 546 Broadway. Kiki de Montparnasse emporium at 79 Greene Street sells apparel, furniture and accessories. Odin will launch a second hip menswear shop, at 199 Lafayette Street.

Hailing from Japan, Nave, at 159 Mercer Street, features urban labels from around the world. British Paul Smith will build a flagship at 142-144 Greene Street. Napapijri, an Italian adventure-inspired gear shop, is now at 149 Mercer Street. DDC Lab will open its second shop in the trendy neighborhood at 44 Prince Street, featuring an outdoor cafe. G Spa & Lounge, inside the Hotel Gansevoort at 18 Ninth Avenue, is a super spa by day and chic club by night. Candice Solomon Couture, purveyor of breathtaking bridal, opened at 327 Lafayette Street.

In the West Village, Brunello Cucinelli brings super luxurious cashmere to 377379 Bleecker Street.

In trendy Tribeca, R Store by Rogan will feature handmade jewelry, art, books, accessories, sportswear, premium denim and a line of suits, at 91 Franklin Street.

In Nolita, Saja, featuring women's clothing by Los Angeles designer Yoo Lee, opened at 250 Elizabeth Street. Solana Med Spa, 116 Hudson Street, brings skin rejuvenation for celebs.

The Flatiron District is the latest home to San Francisco-based Design Within Reach, at 903 Broadway.

In the flourishing Financial District, another grand cosmetics emporium, Sephora, will debut at 150 Broadway, at Liberty. Hermes plans to open on the comer of Broad and Exchange Streets, 15 Broad Street. Battery Park City appears to be Nordstrom's current object of desire. Rumor has it that the high-end retailer is in discussions.

Lovely luxury boutiques, gorgeous accessories shops, fabulous home furnishings and chic cosmetics stores: I say, "Spring it on!"

FAITH HOPE CONSOLO, CHAIRMAN, RETAIL LEASING AND SALES DIVISION

PRUDENTIAL DOUGLAS ELLIMAN