Store Concepts

Madewell, ThredUp open secondhand store in Brooklyn

The pop-up will be around until the end of October, with the goal of educating shoppers about the potential future of circular fashion.

By Kaarin Vembar • Sept. 24, 2021

Reuse in focus at Nordstrom x Levi's pop-up

The partnership highlights emerging brands Collina Strada, Melody Ehsani and Thompson Street Studio.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 21, 2021

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How the purpose of stores is evolving

Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.

By Retail Dive staff

Is Bloomie's the future of department stores?

The concept store may prove the company's agility and ability to bring in new audiences. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Sept. 20, 2021

Athleta to be sold in 135 REI stores

The move, which expands on a partnership dating back to 2018, is part of the Gap-owned brand's goal of reaching $2 billion in net sales by 2023.

By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 09, 2021

Fred Segal is dead. Long live Fred Segal.

The man who gave retail some of its most worthy concepts died this year at 87, but his eponymous store in many ways is just getting started.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 08, 2021

Cashierless tech startup Zippin raises $30M

Armed with the new funding, the company aims to scale its checkout-free technology to "tens of thousands of stores" by 2025.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 07, 2021

What do Macy's and the Toys R Us brand have to offer each other?

The two retail names are betting on each other in a shop-in-shop rollout, but branding alone won't make their partnership work.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 07, 2021

Francesca's tests new concepts, including tween stores

The apparel chain is ready for some changes after emerging from last year's bankruptcy, CEO Andrew Clarke said in a recent interview.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 03, 2021

Hoka One One tests brick and mortar with first stores

Two pop-ups, in New York City and Los Angeles, will be open until December. Physical retail is key "for both sales and branding purposes," the company said.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 02, 2021

Ulta 'thrilled' with Target partnership as first 58 stores open

Aiming for 100 by the end of the third quarter, executives said the experience is already resonating with shoppers.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 26, 2021

Dick's piles on sales gains, eyes more growth with new concepts

The sporting goods retailer is doubling down on stores as it rolls out its House of Sport concept and Public Lands banner.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 26, 2021

This Amazon Fresh store is only blocks from a Whole Foods. Why?

The two grocery properties are in the same Washington, D.C., neighborhood. But, the stores are on such different trajectories it may not matter.

By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 24, 2021

Target triples Disney shop-in-shops ahead of holiday season

Nearly two years after its initial rollout, the companies plan on increasing the number of toy stores to over 160.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 23, 2021

Wilson launches pop-up store and tennis museum in NYC

The museum pays tribute to the brand's own role in the sport while the retail shop features exclusive products and personalization options. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 23, 2021

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Frictionless shopping provides enhanced customer experience, retail efficiencies

Retailers have embraced contactless checkout, and some of the most forward-thinking companies have been taking that technology a step further with fully autonomous, "just walk out" shopping and checkout solutions.

Toys R Us brand to open 400 shop-in-shops in Macy's stores

The department store retailer hopes to lure in millennial parents who shopped at the famed toy store as kids. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2021

Amazon is getting into the department store business: WSJ

The e-commerce giant has yet to conquer brick and mortar, but there may be a lot of opportunity to grab share using a model that has let itself go.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 19, 2021

Rebag opens Connecticut store with item pricing kiosk

The company's new location includes tech that allows customers to receive an instant price quote on items they wish to sell. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 19, 2021

Express wants to win customers back with this new store concept. Take a look inside.

Express Edit boasts a smaller footprint and a curated selection of its product assortment. But, will it draw the audience it wants?

By Kaarin Vembar • Aug. 19, 2021

Glossier opens Seattle store as the first in brick-and-mortar push

After shuttering its fleet last year, the DTC beauty brand is back with a permanent location, and plans two more this fall and winter.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 16, 2021

Dick's opens first Golf Galaxy Performance Center

Featuring hitting bays, lessons and custom fittings, the new approach to golf retail is just one piece of the company's broader strategy.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 13, 2021

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The Weekly Closeout: Sephora, Kohl's aim for 200 stores by October while Party City plans 100 for Halloween

The initial locations in the Sephora at Kohl's partnership are opening in August, and the party specialist is hoping for a better fall this year than last.

By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 13, 2021

Foxtrot launches nationwide shipping service as it prepares for growth

The upscale convenience store chain's Foxtrot Anywhere service offers a range of popular items from the retailer's stores as well as gift boxes.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2021

Nike doubles down on localization with Nike Rise concept

First tested in Guangzhou, China, the "pinnacle expression" of the format is opening Thursday in Seoul, South Korea.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 11, 2021

HBC partners with WeWork to launch 'SaksWorks' coworking spaces

The new venture is set to launch in September with five locations, including the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 11, 2021