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Ashley Solidifies Rebranding with Nationwide Store Refresh

Furniture and mattress retailer Ashley will update its stores across the U.S. to mark its official rebranding from its original name, Ashley…

Babies ‘R’ Us Makes its Return to Brick-and-Mortar, Setting the Stage for National Expansion

As the last surviving U.S. big-box baby chain, BuyBuy Baby, shutters its doors, a familiar name has returned to the retail landscape…

How Collars & Co. Used Multiple Data Sets to Optimize its First Physical Location

The power of omnichannel retailing is well documented: even primarily DTC companies are realizing that they can benefit from flagship stores to…

Reformation’s New NYC Flagship Mixes Vintage and High-Tech Elements

Sustainable womenswear brand Reformation has relocated and redesigned its NYC flagship store into a high-tech fashion destination. Now located at 62 Greene…

UPDATED: Dream on Me Acquires BuyBuy Baby’s Trademark, Digital Assets and 11 Store Leases

JULY 26, 2023 UPDATE: Dream on Me has confirmed that it has purchased the rights to 11 BuyBuy Baby store leases. The…

How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for the retail industry. The pandemic and related supply chain disruptions led to…

New Angry Birds Retail Café to Nest in Queens, NYC

The world’s first Angry Birds-themed retail café will open July 8, 2023, in Flushing, Queens. The iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Café…

CNBC: Burlington Stores Acquires 50 Former Bed Bath & Beyond Leases

Burlington Stores reportedly will acquire 44 former Bed Bath & Beyond leases out of 109 put up for auction as part of…

Reports: Alex and Ani Shutters 20 Stores and Rhode Island Headquarters

Rhode Island-based jeweler Alex and Ani reportedly closed 20 stores and vacated its headquarters in East Greenwich, according to The Providence Journal…

Update: Alibaba’s Freshippo Plans to Open Additional Stores as it Preps for IPO

Alibaba has opened 12 new Freshippo supermarkets in eight Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Earlier in June, Freshippo executives met…

Amazon Enlists Staples, Local Businesses to Help with Returns and Delivery

In Amazon’s latest moves to bolster its logistics and fulfillment network, the company has partnered with Staples to accept customer returns and…

Chicago Escape: The Culture of Artistry Retail

Chicago has been nicknamed “The Second City.” However, it is at the top of the U.S. market when it comes to the…

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