Shoe Palace

One of the biggest stars in the NBA is teaming up with a digital giant and a footwear retailer to raise money for his non-profit foundation.

Two retailers recently acquired by JD Sports are leveraging mobile devices to digitally place orders and perform checkout in-store.

JD Sports, the owner of The Finish Line, continues to expand its U.S. retail portfolio.

JD Sports Fashion PLC has expanded its U.S. footprint by adding added California-based Shoe Palace Corp. to its portfolio. 

The Museum of Failure is one of three new tenants at Hollywood & Highland, a shopping-entertainment-dining center that neighbors TLC (formerly Grauman’s) Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard.

Shoe Palace is moving into the cloud to enhance its omnichannel operations.   A preferred Nike retailer, Shoe Palace is known for its high-end athletic footwear and apparel, and top-notch customer service. The family-run business opened its first store in San Jose, California in 1993. Today, the company operates 118 stores nationwide, and an e-commerce site.   

Miracle Mile Shops’ new general manager Jerry Irwin talks strategy

Jerry Irwin signed on as general manager of Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in September 2013. He oversees all center operations, including design, development, management, construction and strategic direction.

Miracle Mile Shops spans 475,000 sq. ft. and boasts 170 stores. Recently, CSA asked Irwin about his plans for the center.

How do you conceive of your role at Miracle Mile Shops?

Indianapolis — Four new retailers have leased space at Brea Mall in Brea, California, according to Simon Property Group, the mall’s owner. Starbucks Coffee Company, Kiehl’s Since 1851, Kelley’s Kookies and Shoe Palace plan to open their doors this spring and summer.

Starbucks will debut this spring as a standalone kiosk with tables and chairs for café-style seating.