Century 21 Stores

An iconic off-price department store that declared bankruptcy and liquidated its stores in 2020 is poised for its comeback.

There may be a second life yet for Century 21 Department Stores. 

The pandemic has taken down a pioneer of off-price retailing and an iconic New York retail institution.

Boxed is venturing into designer territory.

Genesco Inc. has tapped a retail veteran as its next chief financial officer.

Century 21 has become the latest retailer to try on a smaller-sized concept.

Century 21 is expanding into a new market.   The New York City-based off-price retailer will open its 12th store to date, and first in the state of Florida, at Sawgrass Mills, in Sunrise. The 85,000-sq.-ft. store will open on Dec. 16.    The Florida location will feature the retailer’s C21-On-1 Stylist Program, providing shoppers with the opportunity to book a free one-on-one appointment with a fashion stylist.         

Macerich is rolling out a plug-and-play concept that allows it to bring new retailers to its centers in a most untraditional way.    The mall owner announced it is expanding its portfolio for WithMe, an interactive physical store platform that allows brands to set up  limited-time shops in a most expedient way. WithMe offers brands a fully portable, pre-fabricated and high-tech retail environment that blend the best of online and offline shopping.