Placer.ai: Hot temps sparked mall traffic and dwell times in JuneVisits to indoor and open-air malls in June’s third week 10% higher than they were last year. Macy’s first-ever ‘All-Star Week’ eight-day sales event to take on AmazonMacy, Inc. will counter Amazon’s annual Prime Day mega-sale by kicking off a weeklong sales event on the same day. Burger and pizza concept to arrive in Utah FAT (Fresh, Authentic, Tasty) Brands Inc. is combining two of its restaurants into a new co-branded concept that will debut in Utah. How many households will shop Prime Day? New analysis indicates a sizable percentage of U.S. households will make at least one purchase during the upcoming Prime Day 2024 sales event. JLL: Back-to-school shopping to rise nearly 22%; physical stores most popular option There is good news for retailers in an annual survey of consumers’ back-to-school spending intentions. First Look: Monos opens Toronto store; teases entrance into U.S. A Canadian travel and lifestyle brand is expanding its retail footprint, and has plans to expand into the United States. Office Depot targets college students with new partnership Office Depot LLC., is expanding its collection of college dorm and school supplies in collaboration with another retailer. Amazon to co-develop shoppable content for its streaming TV channel Amazon is in a new partnership to infuse shoppable product placements and messaging in shows on its FAST streaming TV offering. EXCLUSIVE: Michaels drives assortment planning with customer data The Michaels Companies helps ensure it stocks the items shoppers want with in-depth data analysis. Summer Games debuts at Mall of America Sweepstakes, mini-golf tournaments, go-kart races, and Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel will figure large at the nation’s biggest shopping center. First Look: Inside Japanese streetwear brand Bape’s striking new Chicago flagship Bape has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of its fifth U.S. store. Patricia Nash Designs opens its first store Vintage-inspired leather goods and accessories brand Patricia Nash Designs has entered the physical retail space. First Previous 2 3 4 5 6 Next Last