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Godiva to close or sell all its stores in North America

Godiva is planning to exit the brick-and-mortar retail business.

L’Occitane files for bankruptcy; to reduce store footprint

The U.S. arm of L’Occitane en Provence has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it looks to cut costs and reduce its store portfolio amid pandemic-related business disruption.

Love’s Travel Stops details 2021 growth plans

Love’s Travel Stops is continuing to expand.

Conn's continues expansion in Florida

Conn's is entering a new market.

Francesca’s new owner to keep some stores open

Francesca’s has won court approval to sell itself to an affiliate of TerraMar Capital and Tiger Capital.

Nike turns NYC store into virtual adventure zone

Nike is providing shoppers with an augmented reality-based outdoor challenge – within the four walls of its “House of Innovation” store in Paris, France.

Amazon expands high-tech grocery format in Illinois

Amazon is opening its second Amazon Fresh grocery store in the state of Illinois.

Ikea debuts new small store format

Ikea has unveiled its first store to open in the U.S. with a smaller format.

Converting Former Big-Box Stores to Warehouse Space: Challenges, Opportunities

As e-commerce has accelerated, so had the demand for warehouse space. According to a report from CBRE, nearly 14 million square feet of big-box retail space in the U.S. has been converted to industrial space.