DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION

A positive in-store experience is  critical to repeat business.

The mood was upbeat and enthusiasm was high as the country’s top retailers and suppliers involved in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of stores, restaurants and non-traditional concepts gathered at Chain Store Age’s 57th annual SPECS conference.

Ace Hardware is riding the home spending wave.

Camping World Holdings Inc. plans to aggressively expand its national footprint through the opening of 20 or more new greenfield locations over the next three calendar years, in addition to acquisitions.

Target Corp. is nearly tripling its offering of “shop-within-in-shop” Disney stores in time for the holidays.

As the lines between channels blur, companies are rethinking how to redesign stores — a task that will require a new level of flexibility and agility.

Heyday is out to carve its own unique niche in the $100 billion skincare market.

Publix Super Markets continues to expand its specialty natural and organic foods banner.