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Easton Town Center welcomes six new tenants
Ohio’s premier, 200-plus-store retail Mecca opened a brand new district during the pandemic and this month ushers in six new tenants—three of which are first-to-market or first in the state.
Klarna moves into social commerce space
A global retail bank, payments and shopping service is acquiring a social shopping technology provider.

Nordstrom acquires stake in four fashion brands

It’s a first-of-its-kind deal for Nordstrom — and for a U.K. online giant.
Salt Life expanding in brick-and-mortar

Salt Life is committed to growing its physical footprint.
Plans for a new mixed-use project in downtown San Antonio move forward

Essex Modern City has received a $3.456 million loan that will allow it to move ahead with the construction of an 8-acre mixed-use development in downtown San Antonio.
New clothing rental retailer targets men

Outfitting male shoppers can be a challenge, but a new online clothing rental platform called Taelor is applying a combination of human and artificial intelligence.
David’s Bridal customers say yes to new loyalty program

The nation’s largest bridal retailer reports that more than 500,000 customers have said “I do” to Diamond, Loyalty Program by David’s.
American Dream sets long-delayed opening date for upscale wing

American Dream is finally going to unveil its upscale retail wing — along with its Ferris wheel.
Mickey Drexler is a CEO — again

One of retail’s most celebrated chief executives is once again running a fashion brand.
Mastercard: Retail sales in June up 11% year-over-year and 10.4% over 2019

U.S. retail sales continue to heat up, with June marking the ninth consecutive month of total retail sales growth.
Vera Bradley personalizes customer experience with appointments

Vera Bradley is enabling customers to select an in-person or virtual shopping session.
CGP forecasts ‘phenomenal’ increase in back-to-school sales

Retailers can expect “warp-speed” growth in back-to-school sales this year.