brick-and-mortar

How SmileDirectClub Connects the Dots Among SmileShops, Retailer Partnerships and Telehealth

As SmileDirectClub navigates its return to brick-and-mortar SmileShops, the company also is seeking to become more than just a source for direct-to-consumer…

b8ta Ends U.S. Operations but the Experiential Trailblazer Leaves Multiple Lessons for Other Retailers

Experiential retailer b8ta officially shut down its U.S. brick-and-mortar operations on Feb. 18, 2022, according to the company website. The brand’s international…

A Pea in the Pod Returns to Physical Retail With Locations in NYC and Chicago

Maternity retailer A Pea in the Pod has returned to brick-and-mortar with stores in Chicago and New York City. The two shops…

From Direct-to-Consumer to Direct-to-Community: How DTC Brands Can Build a Sustainable Model for Growth

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have a unique advantage in that they own the entire customer experience — and perhaps most important, all the…

MINISO Sets Sights On U.S. Store Growth

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect shifts in MINISO’s strategic goals and store opening plans. Lifestyle retailer MINISO has…

Glossier Raises $80 Million to Fuel Global Digital and Physical Growth

Glossier has raised $80 million in Series E funding in a round led by Lone Pine Capital, along with participation from existing…

The Post-COVID Store: How to Tap the Pent-Up Need for Interaction Without Sacrificing Safety

The return to brick-and-mortar will be a slow, steady process, and preparing stores for the great return will be as much about…

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