Build-A-Bear in Q4 loss; will close up to 30 stores, focus on off-mall expansionBuild-A-Bear Workshop swung to a loss in its fourth quarter amid challenges in its two biggest markets: North America and the U.K. Amazon launches private skin-care lineAmazon’s brand accelerator program has reportedly launched its first beauty brand. March Madness heads to Mall of America The 2019 Basketball Championship Superstore will open a pop-up on April 3 through April 9 at Mall of America. SPECS puts spotlight on physical retail Retail and restaurant executives from the nation’s leading chains joined suppliers, architects and other industry professionals at Chain Store Age’s 55th annual SPECS Show. Analysis: Dick’s not doing enough to keep its stores relevant Although Dick’s overall sales decline is partly down to a shorter trading period compared to last year, this does not explain all the deterioration. 5Qs for Jim Zboril on art installations Tavistock Development Co. president Jim Zboril spoke with us about art’s essential place in the modern town center. SPECS 2019 Highlight Reel Chain Store Age's SPECS Show 2019 was the best SPECS yet! Check out some highlights from the event that everyone is talking about. Topgolf launches flexible design for expansion into new markets Topgolf is looking to broaden its portfolio in more ways than one. Bed Bath & Beyond does private label—finally Bed Bath & Beyond is launching its first-ever private-label brand — and there are already more in the works. Neiman Marcus swings to Q2 loss Neiman Marcus Group’s profit fell in the second quarter even as its same-store sales rose. First Previous 484 485 486 487 488 Next Last