New Store Concepts

A Christmas Miracle? Toys ‘R’ Us to Open at American Dream Just in Time for the Holidays

There’s been a giraffe sighting at the American Dream mall in New Jersey, and this wasn’t just any old giraffe. Toys ‘R’…

Sainsbury’s Deploys Amazon Just Walk Out Technology in London C-Store

In the first usage of Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology by a non-Amazon international retailer, Sainsbury’s has deployed the cashierless solution…

Pajar Embarks on International Expansion with New SoHo Flagship

For 58 years, outerwear brand Pajar has equipped adventurers around the globe. Now the brand is embarking on its own global adventure…

Starbucks Teams with Amazon Go for New Combination Store Concept in NYC

Doors have opened on a new concept store from Starbucks and Amazon Go aims to combine comfort and convenience by bringing together…

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…

Turn Innovation into Action: Top 10 Takeaways You’ll Get From #RIC21

The agenda for the virtual 2021 Retail Innovation Conference, taking place Nov. 16 and 17, has been designed to provide practical answers…

Redefining ‘Successful Store Design’: Digital-Physical Integration and Sustainability Come to the Fore

The role of the store is continuing to evolve as consumers’ digital behaviors accelerate — one of the key reasons why experts…

How American Girl is Bringing its Flagship Store Experience to the World — Virtually

For the most part, ecommerce the world over presents in the same standard format — whether it be high-end jewelry or groceries,…

Reports: PacSun Opens Gender-Neutral Children’s Store at the Mall of America

PacSun is expanding its gender-neutral PacSun Kids concept into the brick-and-mortar space with a store at the Mall of America, according to…

Petco Opens NYC Flagship Focused on its Private Label Brand Reddy

Petco has opened a new concept flagship centered on Reddy, its premium private label pet brand. Located in New York City’s SoHo…

Holiday Store Experience Survey: Consumers Prioritize Safety Over Immersive Shopper Journeys

The holiday season has always been prime time for retailers to roll out new marketing campaigns, events and experiences that draw people…

DTC Activewear Brand Vuori Valued at $4B After Latest Funding

Vuori has received a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 that values the activewear brand at $4 billion just six…

The 2021 Holiday Ecommerce Guide: Key Actions to Boost Success This Peak Season

Boost Productivity by Managing and Mitigating the New Stresses on Store Associates

Digitization of Daily Life Continues in 2021

56% of Consumers Plan to Host (and Grocery Shop for) Holiday Celebrations

The ROI Impact of Intelligent Labor Management: How Retailers are Empowering Frontline Employees

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