The Death of Rollout: Reframing retail expansionAs the planned store closures by Starbucks and Chipotle makes clear, the pendulum certainly seems to have swung away from the growth of store counts simply for growth’s sake. First Look: Casper at NordstromNordstrom is partnering with the online start-up that disrupted the mattress industry with its bed-in-a-box product. The top barriers deterring consumers from joining loyalty programs are… As consumers increasingly limit their loyalty program participation, retailers need to step up their game to attract and retain members. Analyst: Some warning signs in June sales The retail economy ended the first half of the year on a positive note with a strong set of June numbers. Gymboree reboots brand with new store concept, digital presence One of the few retailers to exit bankruptcy last year, Gymboree is giving its brand a makeover — just in time for the back-to-school season. Amazon’s big day hits kick-off snag Amazon’s Prime Day sale got off to a rocky start — one that kept customers from making purchases. Amazon Watch: Weekly recap In addition to kicking off its fourth annual Prime Day sales extravaganza, Amazon made the headlines for several other stories. Here’s a rundown: San Francisco grocer will have 11K-sq.-ft. food court Grocery stores and dining drive the traffic in today’s shopping centers, so why not both in one? Spice & Tea Exchange sets its sights on store expansion With consumption of global spices and loose-leaf teas nearing an all-time high, a specialty retailer is gearing up for expansion out West. Survey: Back-to-school shoppers starting early The back-to-school shopping season keeps kicking in earlier and earlier. First Previous 542 543 544 545 546 Next Last
