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  • J.C. Penney expanding home services pilot

    Starting soon, select J.C. Penney will be offering bathroom remodeling services.  

  • Ulta Beauty to continue aggressive store expansion

    Ulta Beauty on Thursday reported a stellar fourth quarter that shows why many consider it one of the hottest retailers in the United States.      The beauty products retailer also said it would open approximately 100 net new stores in 2017, and remodel 13 locations.           Ulta Beauty’s net income for the quarter, ended Jan. 30, surged 30% to a better-than-expected $140.2 million, from $107.8 million in the year-ago period.  

  • Amazon to help kick off Shoptalk 2017

    Shoptalk, the next-gen retail and e-commerce event, will kick off its 2017 event with 50 speakers on Sunday, March 19, including the VP of Amazon Prime Now, Stephenie Landry.   Sunday’s content will also include a startup pitch contest with significant cash prizes.   Shoptalk take place at the Aria, Las Vegas, March 19-22.   

  • Report: Messaging app revisits pop-up strategy

    Less than a month after closing its New York City pop-up store, Snap is back in the brick-and-mortar game.   Snap, the social media company formerly known as Snapchat, opened a temporary store on the boardwalk in Venice, California, near its Los Angeles headquarters, according to TechCrunch.   

  • First Look: Target Open House’s New Redesign

    Target Open House in San Francisco has opened its doors after a seven-week renovation inspired by feedback from visitors and entrepreneurs.    

  • Brickell City Centre unveils food hall design

    Miami’s recently opened Brickell City Centre has unveiled plans for La Centrale, the 38,000-sq.-ft. Italian food hall that figures to be the huge, mixed-use development’s answer to Eataly in Manhattan’s Chelsea district.  

  • New grocery retailer expanding

    A new retailer aimed at Hispanic customers is expanding its footprint in South Florida.    Fresco y Más on March 8 opened five stores in Miami, and Hialeah, Florida, bringing its total store count to 11 locations. The banner is the latest concept from Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Bi-Lo, Harveys and Winn-Dixie.  

  • Apparel retailer expanding outlet store concept after terrible Q4

    Express Inc.’s profit plunged 59% in its fourth quarter amid increased discounting and weak mall traffic.    In reporting its fourth quarter results, the apparel retailer said it plans to improve its merchandise mix through a more curated selection.   Express’ profit decreased 59% to $22.8 million in the quarter ended Jan. 28, in line with expectations, as earnings per share fell to $0.29, from $0.67 in the year-ago period.   .
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