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May 3, 2013

Uniqlo has opened its seventh U.S. location to date, in Westchester's Ridge Hill center, in Yonkers, N.Y.

April 26, 2013

A match made in heaven. That’s what some are calling the David Bowie dedicated pop-up in Selfridges’ renowned London flagship.

April 23, 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company's two-level store at the corner of Chicago's Oak and Rush Streets has a distinct Chicago feel, and reinforces the company's recycled, reclaimed and reused materials philosophy and coffee origins theme.
April 15, 2013

Tiffany & Co.’s dazzling jewel box in downtown Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood captures the retailer’s signature elegant feel and heritage of craftsmanship.

April 5, 2013

Schnucks Markets unveiled a smaller format with the opening of its store in Ballwin, Mo.

April 1, 2013

Polaroid Fotobar, a new retail concept from Polaroid, has opened its first location, in Delray Beach, Fla.

March 26, 2013

Westlake Ace Hardware is showing off a new, fresh design at its location in Bolivar, Missouri.

March 8, 2013

Wendy's is rolling out its updated image and new store environment to some 200 locations this year. Features include lounge seating, fireplaces and digital menuboards.

February 28, 2013

The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon wireless retailer in the U.S., has unveiled a new design in its store in Indianapolis that will be incorporated into all its new stores moving forward.

January 31, 2013

The art of sewing comes alive at The Hab, a one-stop shopping destination in Mumbai, India, for all things sewing.

January 18, 2013

Urban Outfitters brings its urban style and eclectic stylings to the heart of suburbia, opening a location in the upscale and shopper-friendly town of Westfield, N.J.

January 11, 2013

Levi’s latest New York City location, in SoHo, has a rustic feel, enhanced by the use of wood and other materials.

January 3, 2013

Tervis, the company best known for its virtually unbreakable, insulated tumblers, has launched a new store design that reflects its updated image.

December 17, 2012

Aaron Brothers has launched its new prototype, opening a store in West Hollywood, Calif. (and another in Woodland Hills).

December 7, 2012

Starbucks blends tradition with innovation, transforming the vault of the historic Amsterdamsche Bank, a landmark building in Rembrandt Square, into its largest store in Europe. The chain’s first “concept” store in Europe, it spans 4,500 sq. ft. and was conceived as a theatre space with a 57-foot coffee bar as its stage, with multi-level areas that provide stages for local bands, poetry readings and other cultural activities. The store will function as a test space for rare and exclusive coffees, diverse coffee brewing methods, and new food concepts.

November 26, 2012

Walgreens’ new Chicago flagship, in the historic Noel State Bank building, preserves the architectural integrity of the space while adding contemporary accents. The store features an extensive collection of innovative offerings, products and services.

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November 20, 2012

Tommy Bahama has dropped anchor in Manhattan, opening a 13,000-sq.-ft. flagship on Fifth Avenue.

November 13, 2012

 Burton Snowboard's newly renovated SoHo flagship serves as a showcase for the brand's homey New England image. Featured elements include a vintage chairlift, a wood cabin made from reclaimed timbers and a snowboard fabrication press. The design restores the original building of the historical building while incorporating authentic bare wood, reclaimed wood and distressed steel.

Design: Verdego Design, Venice Beach, Calif.

November 7, 2012

Spanx, the company best known for its shapewear and hosiery, has opened its first-ever freestanding location, in Tyson’s Corner Center, McLean, Va.

October 26, 2012

Value fashion retailer Primark’s new flagship on Oxford St. (at Tottenham Court Rd.) spans some 82,300 sq. ft. over four floors.

October 12, 2012

Domino’s Pizza’s new “Pizza Theater” store design brings the art and skill of pizza-making front and center.

October 4, 2012

Li Ning, one of China’s largest marketers of sports apparel, footwear and equipment, has opened a flagship in Beijing with a bold design that  uses the theme of motion to attract and engage shoppers. A strong angular grid pattern is present throughout the store — in the ceilings, lighting and floor pattern — that creates an impression of non-stop movement. The theme is most visible on the sweeping lines of the four-story façade, which features a massive banner with changeable imagery.

September 26, 2012

Kohl’s Department Stores opened 12 new stores nationwide in September, all featuring the chain’s updated store design.

September 10, 2012

AT&T’s new flagship, on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, is designed to immerse customers in everything AT&T.

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