Store Concepts

  • Internal entrance of a JC Penney store, with the redesigned beauty section at the entrance at the store.
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    J.C. Penney Beauty to expand nationwide

    The concept is currently in 10 pilot locations and will increase to 600 stores by the spring of 2023.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Courtesy of Lovesac

    How Lovesac went from selling bean bags to nearing $500M in sales

    Founder Shawn Nelson discusses how the company shifted sales from stores to online all while operating profitably.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Trendline

    How personalization shapes the retail industry

    As consumer data becomes more readily available, a host of new opportunities (and missteps) has opened up for retailers that want to tap into the potential of rich shopper data.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • The interior of a Levi's shop-in-shop, with jeans and t-shirts against a wall and a central island with shirts folded and hanging.
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    Courtesy of Business WIre

    Levi’s opens shop-in-shop in Hudson’s Bay

    The brand’s 6,600-square-foot shop features tech-enabled fitting rooms and tailoring services.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 7, 2022
  • Express Edit storefront on 14th St NW in Washington, DC.
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    Kaarin Vembar/Retail Dive

    6 Express Edit stores to open in the next 90 days

    The concept stores from Express are acquiring new shoppers and reactivating lapsed customers. 

    By • Sept. 2, 2022
  • A purple Hanky Panky storefront in New York City.
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    Hanky Panky opens first store in New York

    After more than 40 years in the industry, the intimates brand is bringing its shopping experience offline with a West Village storefront.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 23, 2022
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    Courtesy of Walgreens

    Walgreens brings in Starbucks vet for new ‘chief format concepts and design officer’ role

    Min Cho will focus on “innovative store design and architecture which embraces creativity and functionality,” the drugstore retailer said.

    By • Aug. 17, 2022
  • Four people wearing Tommy Hilfiger apparel stand smiling in front of a collection of clothes arranged by color to look like the brand's red, white and blue colorblock logo.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Tommy Hilfiger teams with ThredUp, and has inflation finally peaked?

    The iconic fashion brand will provide shopping credit for certain items returned to ThredUp. Meanwhile, prices in July were flat month to month.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 12, 2022
  • Interior shot of an Abercrombie store. Two mannequins wearing short sleeves and long pants are central, with tables and racks of clothing around them. Four mannequins stand in the main window.
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    Courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch

    Abercrombie & Fitch launches ‘getaway’ store design concept

    The retailer wants to make every day feel like the start of a long weekend with a store aesthetic that is a “nod to a chic hotel lobby.” 

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
  • Side by side pictures. On the left two people sit on a couch, both wearing hats, sweaters and pants. On the right a group of four people are outdoors in snow wearing jackets.
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    Courtesy of Fast Retailing

    GU to open first store in US

    The Uniqlo sister brand will launch a pop-up in New York City this fall. 

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
  • Walmart's General Store interior shop shows books, games and outdoor gear for sale.
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    Courtesy of Walmart

    Walmart to open small general stores at Getaway outposts

    The big-box retailer is partnering with the hospitality company to help “make traveling to nature even easier and convenient.”

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
  • Someone ties the laces of Lululemon's yellow Chargefeel cross-training shoe.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Lululemon launches its third shoe and Williams Sonoma’s president resigns

    The new Chargefeel cross-training shoe comes in 14 colorways, and Ryan Ross will be replaced by former Chief Marketing Officer Felix Carbullido.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 29, 2022
  • Mannequins flank large wooden letters spelling out the word "market."
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    Courtesy of Macy's

    Will Macy’s off-mall bet pay off?

    As the traditional mall declines, a lot is riding on how well the department store can execute its small-format, strip-center strategy. And whether it should.

    By • July 27, 2022
  • A flip board on the inside of Glossier's Washington, D.C. store that reads "Pink skies ahead."
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    Glossier's fifth store to open in DC's Georgetown neighborhood

    The brand’s brick-and-mortar expansion carries on, despite layoffs and price hikes earlier this year.

    By • July 26, 2022
  • A digital mock up of the outside of a new small format Best Buy location.
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    Courtesy of Best Buy

    Best Buy pilots a small-format, digitally focused store

    The 5,000-square-foot location in North Carolina excludes appliances and other large items, instead focusing on curated products and services.

    By • July 26, 2022
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    Courtesy of Amazon
    Deep Dive

    As consumers return to stores, why would Amazon shut the door?

    The e-retailer is expanding its grocery fleet and experimenting with apparel stores. But it has abandoned stand-alone brick and mortar for book sales and other merchandise.

    By • July 25, 2022
  • A beauty area with Clinique products and mirrors for customers to try on products.
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    Courtesy of Clinique

    Clinique Lab launches at Macy's in NYC

    The concept rolled out at the Herald Square location, with more scheduled to come to other stores this year. 

    By • July 25, 2022
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    Courtesy of Yeezy/Gap

    Yeezy Gap collection now available at NYC flagship store

    The news comes after Kanye West's June trademark application for retail stores named YZYSPLY, and Gap’s CEO Sonia Syngal’s exit last week.

    By • July 22, 2022
  • Mockup of the storefront of the Klarna pop up store in Los Angeles.
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    Courtesy of Klarna

    Klarna to open Los Angeles pop-up shop

    Located on Melrose Avenue, the payment firm’s two-day shopping experience will showcase sustainable brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 19, 2022
  • Geoffrey the giraffe points to brightly colored shelves of toys in a Macy's store
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    Courtesy of Macy's via Businesswire

    Macy's and Toys R Us ramp up store-in-store partnership

    Branded shops are coming to all of the department store retailer’s locations as it tries to capitalize on a growing category. 

    By • July 18, 2022
  • An illuminated Nike Style store in Seoul, South Korea, at night.
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    Courtesy of Nike

    Nike debuts new store concept with Nike Style

    The store, which opened Friday in Seoul, South Korea, features gender-neutral merchandising and a content studio. 

    By • July 15, 2022
  • The exterior of an Athleta outlet store.
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    Courtesy of Athleta

    Athleta plots its first outlet stores

    Two locations are set to open by the fall as the athletics brand works to build out its footprint. 

    By • July 8, 2022
  • A gray and white Bed Bath & Beyond store.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Bed Bath & Beyond continues executive shakeup and Gucci launches a pet collection

    The home retailer appointed a new chief accounting officer and head of treasury. Meanwhile, the luxury brand seeks to bring individuality to pets.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 1, 2022
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    Parachute pops up at Nordstrom

    The department store will feature products from the DTC brand in nine of its locations as well as on its website.

    By • June 28, 2022
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    Photo Illustration: Getty Images; Industry Dive

    Deep Dive // Sustainability in retail

    DTC brands have long been vocal about the importance of sustainability. Is that enough?

    As more direct-to-consumer companies find value in physical retail, they must consider how that fits into their goals.

    By • June 27, 2022
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    Petco opens first location of new rural store concept

    Initially announced at its investor day in March, the new store caters to consumers seeking out farm and livestock supplies.

    By • June 16, 2022