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FAO Schwarz will open a store in one of Manhattan's most high-profile and tourist-filled locations.

In the wake of a wider quarterly loss than expected and a continuing sales slide, Barnes & Noble plans to a greater emphasis on what brought it the party in the first place: books.

From a paid membership model to opening and building large-format stores ("galleries" in RH speak) to mailing out beautifully detailed catalogs, RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) is going against the prevailing retail winds in almost every way possible.

Canadian apparel retailer Roots Corp. is looking to increase its brick-and-mortar presence outside of its home country.

Starbucks Coffee Company has pulled out all the stops in Shanghai, opening the second location of its interactive, multi-sensory Starbucks Reserve Roastery format.

American Eagle Outfitters is doubling down on denim — and inviting students to do their laundry for free.

Made-measure menswear retailer Indochino continues to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint.

A new format taps into consumers' growing demand for beauty products as well as express beauty services.