Store Concepts
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Courtesy of Indochino, Nordstrom
Nordstrom to open 21 Indochino custom apparel shops in stores
The partnership expands the department store's men's category with made-to-measure suiting.
By Kaarin Vembar • June 23, 2021 -
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Glossier gets back into physical retail with plans for 3 stores
The DTC beauty brand's two permanent stores were shut down due to the pandemic, and these openings replace them.
By Cara Salpini • UPDATED: June 18, 2021 at 2:52 p.m. -
Trendline
Evolution of stores
Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.
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Amazon to open its first Fresh supermarket with checkout-free technology
The 25,000-square-foot store, set to open Thursday in Bellevue, Washington, is the largest Amazon retail location equipped with the Just Walk Out system.
By Sam Silverstein • June 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Target
Target unveils remodeled stores
The retailer said it would invest about $4 billion annually to remodel stores over the next few years, including the "glow-up" of 150 locations this year.
By Maria Monteros • June 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix enters e-commerce fray as subscription growth slows
The streaming giant is working with emerging designers to offer apparel, action figures and decorative items based on its shows and brand.
By Chris Kelly • June 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Dollar Tree
As pandemic wanes, dollar stores regain lost ground, grab new sales
Dollar General's "insane" new concept, Dollar Tree looks beyond $1, and Five Below makes a huge comeback: a look at the dollar field in Q1.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 04, 2021 -
Belk expands luxury accessory offering with 'Sunnies at Belk'
The concept will bring hundreds of designer sunglasses from brands like Prada, Gucci and Versace to three stores and online.
By Kaarin Vembar • June 03, 2021 -
Courtesy of Macy's
Macy's reveals Herald Square revitalization plan
The retailer will pour $235 million into the neighborhood around its flagship. That means investing in public transit and a car-free urban space.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Neighborhood Goods
Neighborhood Goods launches in-store concept focused on CPG brands
The Marketplace, appearing first at its Austin location, features brands like Jaden Smith's Just Water, DTC gummy brand BeHave and snack brand DaDa.
By Caroline Jansen • May 11, 2021 -
Adding to store concept spree, Dick's debuts new off-price format
Going, Going, Gone is the latest in a slew of brick-and-mortar experiments the retailer is running as it looks to revamp its in-store experience.
By Cara Salpini • May 05, 2021 -
Courtesy of Sephora
Sephora at Kohl's to host blockbuster lineup of over 125 beauty brands
Drunk Elephant, Fenty Beauty and other big names will be sold at the locations, with 75% of the assortment unique to Sephora U.S. and Kohl's.
By Cara Salpini • April 27, 2021 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon launches hair salon to test AR, point-and-learn tech
Offering hair care and styling services while testing in-store technology, the concept will debut in a two-story shop in London's Spitalfields district.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 21, 2021 -
Macy's Backstage opening 45 shop-in-shops
Betting big on off-price, the department store will operate 10 more spaces than originally planned, along with more freestanding stores.
By Daphne Howland • April 15, 2021 -
Retrieved from Zulily on April 07, 2021
Zulily showcases eco-friendly items in first Sustainability Shop
The shop will sell products that are reusable, made from recycled materials or recognized by a third party as meeting certain sustainability standards.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 09, 2021 -
Opinion
Retail in a post-COVID world: We need to go back to the way we were
While it's easy to blame the pandemic for its toll on retail, it merely accelerated changes that were already happening, writes Carl Marks Advisors' Howard Meitiner.
By Howard Meitiner • April 08, 2021 -
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Dick's debuts experiential House of Sport store concept
The newest store concept from the athletics retailer will feature a field, a rock wall, golf simulators and a variety of services.
By Cara Salpini • April 05, 2021 -
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Dollar General ramps up expansion of Popshelf concept
The discounter is eyeing 3,000 total locations for the new format, which targets higher income women in suburbs.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 19, 2021 -
Five Below to expand higher-price concept to 30% of stores by year-end
The retailer plans to add up to 180 prototype stores that incorporate the Five Beyond concept.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree eyes at least 3K locations for rural concept stores
A new format that combines the retailer's namesake brand with Family Dollar's blends their assortment and aims for smaller, underserved markets.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 05, 2021 -
Courtesy of Sephora
Sephora plans 260-store expansion through Kohl's, owned stores
Sixty of the stores will be freestanding Sephora locations, as part of a "2020 strategy shift due to the impact of the pandemic."
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Target
Target to roll out dedicated Apple shops inside 17 locations
The recent announcement is the latest shop-in-shop partnership the retailer has made following similar deals with Ulta and Disney.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Skincare company Heyday raises $20M, plans 'hundreds' of franchised stores
The company is bringing on a former Rent the Runway exec to lead the expansion as it vows to invest in a more personalized online experience.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Courtesy of Standard
Standard Cognition hits $1B valuation with $150M investment
The autonomous checkout tech company plans to use the new funding to fuel its goal of reaching 50,000 stores in the next five years.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Dick's Sporting Goods expands clearance store concept
The retailer announced it will open four Warehouse stores and one traditional store at a time when much of the industry is challenged.
By Kaarin Vembar • Feb. 10, 2021 -
"Mosaic District, Bright-light district in deep suburbia" by Payton Chung is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Small format 'Bloomies' to open this fall
The 22,000-square-foot store is being built in the Mosaic District in Virginia and marks yet another blow to the traditional mall from parent Macy's.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2021
