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After 4 Years, Gap Returns to UK High Street with London Stores

In July 2021 Gap announced it would close all 81 stores in the UK and Ireland, but today…

News November 7
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A look at the first Ulta Beauty store in the Middle East.

Ulta Beauty Enters the Middle East

Ulta Beauty will open its first store in the Middle East on Nov. 7, located at The Avenues…

News November 6
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Wayfair to Test Smaller Store Format with First Ohio Location

With four large-format store openings in the pipeline, Wayfair is now planning to test a smaller-format location with…

News November 6
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The ‘Polar Opposite of Fast Fashion’: Topdrawer’s Stores Showcase Products Made to Last

Lots of retailers try to “localize” their brick-and-mortar stores to reflect and represent the town or city in…

Features November 6
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QR codes throughout the Whole Foods store allow customers to order national brands for pickup during the same shopping trip.

Amazon Store-in-a-Store Debuts at Pennsylvania Whole Foods

Want some Coke with your chia seeds? That’s exactly what Amazon is hoping to deliver with its new…

News November 5
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Rendering of Ikea in Best Buy shop-in-shop

Update: Ikea Shop-in-Shops Now Open in Best Buy Stores Across Florida, Texas

[Update from Nov. 5, 2025] Ikea kitchen and laundry planning centers are now open at Best Buy stores…

News November 5
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Urban Outfitters Plans 10 New Stores in Gen Z-Friendly Format

Urban Outfitters will open three stores in a new format designed to appeal to Gen Z shoppers by…

News October 31
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Yodel-ay-ee-oh! Target to Transform All Stores to Alpine Villages for Holiday 2025

Target is betting big on in-store experiences this holiday season, including turning its nearly 2,000 stores into Alpine…

News October 30
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Carter’s to Close 150 Stores as Tariffs Cause Profitability Challenges

Carter’s will shutter approximately 150 underperforming North American stores at lease expiration over the next three years, an…

News October 28
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