SPECS 2018 Solution Center snapshotsInnovative products and services from suppliers in store planning and design, construction and facility management shared the spotlight in the SPECS 2018 Solution Center. SPECS spotlights brick-and-mortarThe mood was positive and the energy level was high at Chain Store Age’s 54th annual SPECS Show. Brick-and-mortar innovators A panel of retailers whose brands are helping set the path for the future of the industry led the SPECS 2018 “Trailblazers” session. Retail imports on upswing despite threat of tariffs Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to grow steadily throughout the summer despite the prospect of heavy tariffs on goods from China. Reuters: Hudson’s Bay looking to turnaround Lord & Taylor Lord & Taylor’s mediocre performance of late has its parent company on alert. Where are brick-and-mortar’s best retail experiences? Chain Store Age is now accepting nominations for its “Top 10 Retail Center Experiences” feature to be published in the July/August issue. Destination Maternity in proxy battle The nation’s largest maternity apparel retailer is facing a challenge from an activist shareholder group at its annual meeting on May 23. American Apparel to return to brick-and-mortar American Apparel is re-entering physical retail, albeit on a test basis. Survey ranks the best—and worst—states for business The Lone Star State is business-friendly — and then some. Liberty Center, three years later At 1.3 million-sq.-ft., it was one of the largest mixed-use centers to come online in 2015. First Previous 197 198 199 200 201 Next Last
