Store Concepts
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Apple introduces a pay later option and Walmart gives early access to Oreos
An initial version of a BNPL service was introduced by Apple, while Walmart+ members get first dibs on the cookie brand’s new Blackout Cake flavor.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 31, 2023 -
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Target to close 4 small-format stores this spring
The retailer said small-format locations remain a key part of growth and will make up half of approximately 20 new stores opening in 2023.
By Nate Delesline III • March 27, 2023 -
Trendline
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.
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Sally Beauty introduces DIY salon concept store
Five additional Studio By Sally locations will open in 2023, with an eye to launch 100 throughout the U.S. over the next three to four years.
By Kaarin Vembar • March 24, 2023 -
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Atmos, New Balance launch retail collaboration in Washington, DC
The concept, dubbed the NBSE, features exclusive New Balance footwear and will serve as a gathering place for community events.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 20, 2023 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Neiman Marcus expands partnership with Ferragamo, Peeps beefs up collabs ahead of spring
The department store will have in-store activations, customer experiences and exclusive products from the brand, while the confection’s list of partners grows.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 17, 2023 -
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Yardbird to open 11 new showrooms
While its parent company Best Buy experiences declining revenue, the outdoor furniture brand is nearly doubling its showroom footprint.
By Dani James • March 16, 2023 -
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What can The Container Store learn from Sephora?
CEO Satish Malhotra joined two years ago, and he’s using his experience at the beauty company to freshen up the home retailer’s strategy.
By Cara Salpini • March 13, 2023 -
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Allbirds CFO exits as the brand pulls back on store openings
The DTC footwear brand will continue to seek out wholesale partnerships as it prioritizes profitability.
By Caroline Jansen • March 10, 2023 -
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Dick’s bets on House of Sport, shutters Field & Stream
The company is closing its last 17 hunting stores, but sees potential for 100 of the experiential sports-oriented locations over the next five years.
By Nate Delesline III • March 9, 2023 -
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Amazon to close 8 of its Go stores
The e-commerce giant will close two of the convenience store locations each in Seattle and New York City and four in San Francisco.
By Brett Dworski • March 6, 2023 -
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Showfields brings Hims & Hers, Chubbies to Miami store
The South Beach store features a Cabana Curation, a Wedding Suite and a Mushroom Market to highlight DTC products.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 3, 2023 -
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Adidas opens New York store in the Bronx
The location features a digital footwear wall, click-and-collect services, and digital windows highlighting the brand’s campaigns, partners and products.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 27, 2023 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Louis Vuitton brings on Pharrell Williams, Belk plots more outlet stores
The fashion designer and singer joins the luxury brand as men’s creative director, while the department store plans up to six outlet openings by mid-April.
By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 17, 2023 -
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Tatcha launches virtual store to promote body care products
To coincide with the virtual experience, the skincare brand is hosting a real-life pop-up shop in Los Angeles.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Feb. 16, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Mood MediaThe beauty of building the in-store experience
When it comes to building your business, getting new customers is only part of the equation. How do you get them to keep coming back?
Feb. 13, 2023 -
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New Balance brings new store concept to Boston
The concept, which first launched in China last year, has a curated merchandise selection meant to appeal to a younger audience.
By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2023 -
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Belk opens first outlet store
The location in Greeneville, Tennessee, which will “pioneer” the concept, sells clearance items from the department store’s larger retail locations.
By Kaarin Vembar • Feb. 7, 2023 -
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Our Place continues retail expansion with new LA store
The DTC cookware brand opened its first store around two months ago on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 3, 2023 -
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ColumnReporter’s Notebook: The New Orleans menswear shop that brought Zegna to America
Trends may come and trends may go, but as long as men wear clothing, century-old Rubensteins will be in business.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 1, 2023 -
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Saks focuses on men with new ambassador program
The invite-only program comes as the department store is expanding its menswear offering at its New York City flagship.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023 -
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Foxtrot to open new store in Washington, DC
The latest location in Farragut Square marks its seventh brick-and-mortar store in the region.
By Dani James • Jan. 30, 2023 -
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How Lego transformed after the pandemic
Company leadership said the most important lesson learned during the pandemic was to remain agile.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: What’s going on with DTC this year?
The team introduces new co-host Dani James and talks about changes in the direct-to-consumer space and the ongoing importance of brick and mortar.
By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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H&M transforms Williamsburg store to showcase athletic collection
The location is a “kinetic, tactile playground” that showcases the retailer’s new H&M Move brand and offers daily fitness classes.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2023 -
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Sponsored by AmazonDelaware North scores big wins by offering a fast, frictionless in-store experience
Technology alleviates bottlenecks and creates a convenient alternative to traditional checkout.
Jan. 17, 2023
