Retail Store Design

How Yuppy Puppy is Creating a Luxe Space Pet Parents Love

For today’s pet owners, their dogs, cats and even iguanas aren’t just part of the household — they’re integral to the family….

TJX Leans into Off-Price Wave with Long-Term Plans for 1,300 New Stores

As continued inflation drives consumers toward more cost-conscious shopping, TJX — the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra —…

Wayfair Opens First Large-Format Store Outside Chicago

Wayfair opened the doors of its first large-format store on Thursday in Wilmette, Ill., just outside of Chicago, marking a brick-and-mortar milestone…

The Rising Tide of Pushout Theft: A Challenge for Retailers

In the retail world, a unique type of theft has been steadily increasing: pushout theft. This phenomenon, where shoplifters brazenly wheel out…

UPDATE: Party City to Reopen First 3 New-Format Stores

[Update as of May 21, 2024] Party City will hold re-opening celebrations at the first three stores featuring its new format, which…

How Michaels Reconfigured its Fulfillment Models to Dramatically Enhance Ship-From-Store Performance

Michaels had a major ecommerce ship-from-store challenge. It’s not that this fulfillment method wasn’t popular — the arts and crafts retailer shipped…

UPDATE: Kizik Opens Permanent Stores in Mall of America and King of Prussia Following Successful NYC Pop-Up

[Update from 5/07/2024] Following Kizik’s announcement that it would be extending the duration of its New York City’s pop-up, the footwear brand…

Simon to Replace JCPenney with Luxury Apartments at San Diego’s Fashion Valley

Simon has unveiled plans for the next wave of redevelopment for its Fashion Valley shopping center in San Diego, which will include…

Fast Retailing’s GU Begins Big Global Push with NYC Flagship

Japanese fashion retailer GU is opening its first flagship store in New York City this fall. The Fast Retailing brand (also parent…

FAO Schwarz Opens First Paris Store Inside Galeries Lafayette

FAO Schwarz, the iconic New York City toy store, has opened its first location in Paris, on the fifth floor of the…

Reviving Retail: The Lucrative Potential of Shopping Mall Redevelopment

Traditional shopping malls are poised for a dynamic transformation, presenting attractive real estate opportunities as more spaces become vacant and accessible. As…

Vitamin Shoppe Launches New Telehealth Service, Zeroes in on Weight Loss Medications

The Vitamin Shoppe has introduced Whole Health Rx by The Vitamin Shoppe, a telehealth service that connects patients with licensed healthcare providers…

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