Deena Amato-McCoy
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 11/6/2025
Helzberg Diamonds to unveil new store concept in New York, Dallas
Helzberg Diamonds is set to unveil a new store experience in two markets. - 9/28/2025
Floor & Decor expands out West; campaign courts trade professionals
Floor & Decor has expanded its footprint in the Golden State. - 8/12/2025
Survey: Trust in business key to loyalty, purchases for online Gen Z shoppers
Digitally-native Gen Z shoppers have a new currency: trust. - 5/13/2025
First Look: Uniqlo continues U.S. expansion in California
Uniqlo’s North American expansion is heating up in the Golden State. - 5/7/2025
Primark unveils its first U.S. in-store 'repair' classes
Primark is bringing its free in-store repair classes to its U.S. stores — a move designed to support the expansion of affordable sustainable fashion. - 3/31/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Personalizing store experiences through AI
Retailers need the agility to quickly deliver personalized store experiences in an ever-changing landscape — and artificial intelligence (AI) could be the catalyst to drive this evolution. - 3/16/2025
Exclusive: Five AI actions retailers should take in 2025
Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and other machine learning innovations are primed to transform retail store development operations — and retailers need to be ready. - 3/5/2025
EXCLUSIVE: Reimagining retail spaces through digital innovation
Melissa Gonzalez, principal and founder of the MG2 advisory group within architecture and design firm MG2, will discuss digitally-focused store designs at Chain Store Age’s SPECS Show, March 9-11, at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. - 2/25/2025
Exclusive Q&A: Women Professionals Turn Challenges into Growth -- Only at SPECS
Female professionals that embrace challenges are primed for career growth, innovation and reinvention. - 1/16/2025
ICSC: Real estate trends to watch in 2025
Mixed-use center developers that are creating a buzz — and positing themselves for longevity — are designing spaces that drive engagement and highlight experiences.
