Upbeat mood prevails at 2018 RECon Show“The Mall is Dead, Long Live the Mall!” — the cover line on issues of Chain Store Age distributed at last week’s RECon 2018 show — was an apt description of retailer sentiment at last week’s big retail real estate trade show. Blue Bottle Coffee makes it an even dozen in NYCWith its artisanal brews and straightforward menu, Blue Bottle Coffee has scored a hit with New York City hipsters and continues to expand. Nordstrom reportedly expanding its merchandise-free retail concept Nordstrom Local in West Hollywood, Calif., has apparently resonated with consumers. Nordstrom Rack expanding its California footprint The off-price division of Nordstrom is adding two new locations in Los Angeles county. Fifth-generation New York retailer unveils newest location A 103-year-old, family-owned eyebrand brand known for its distinctive interiors has opened a new outpost in Manhattan. Report: Retail investment will pick back up in second half Investment in retail assets plummeted by 46% in the first half of 2018, but JLL predicts a second-half comeback that should end up surpassing last year’s investment increases. Dollar General’s distribution network keeps expanding Dollar General has opened its 15th distribution center. The top five shopping center trends are… Communal dining—or food halls—tops a list of breakout retail concepts in shopping center developments. Sears reportedly set another round of store closings Sears Holding Corp.’s store footprint keeps shrinking. European brand plants flag out West A Dutch beauty and wellness brand is expanding its U.S. retail footprint. First Previous 277 278 279 280 281 Next Last