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  • Tommy Hilfiger embraces in-store virtual reality

    Retailers who still think virtual reality is just for hard-core gamers should think again.

    In another example of how physical retailers are employing state-of-the-art technology to remain engaging — and relevant — in a digital age, specialty apparel powerhouse Tommy Hilfiger on Tuesday became the first major retailer to employ virtual reality in its stores. The technology offers shoppers who otherwise might never attend a runway show a chance to view close-up and personal the fall runway show of the Hilfiger Collection.

  • ShopperTrak: Holiday sales to rise 2.4%

    Price-conscious consumers looking for a good deal are expected to fuel a sales surge on Black Friday, but not enough to lift overall holiday sales higher than last year, according to ShopperTrak.

    The analytics firm predicts that Black Friday 2015 will surpass Black Friday 2014 due to the shopper who is motivated by sales and exhibits a growing tendency toward shopping earlier. In addition, an early Hanukkah, which begins 10 days sooner this year than last, will generate November sales at the expense of December.

  • Tanger Outlets announces grand opening of newest outlets

    Southaven, Miss. -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers and Poag Shopping Centers will celebrate the Grand Opening of Tanger Outlets Southaven located in Southaven, Mississippi, on Nov. 20.

    The Center will feature over 70 brand name and designer outlet retailers including: Ann Taylor, Gap factory outlet, White House | Black Market, Banana Republic, Columbia Sportswear Company, J.Crew, Loft, Under Armour, Skechers, Pandora, Carter's, Tommy Hilfiger and more.

  • Restoration Hardware’s new gallery format in Denver offers view of the Rockies

    RH (Restoration Hardware Holdings) has unveiled the latest iteration of the brand’s next-generation design galleries concept at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, in Denver.

    The format integrates an even greater assortment of RH collections, including all of the brand’s current concepts and upcoming new businesses. At nearly 70,000 total interior and exterior sq. ft., the store includes major presentations of RH’s newest business concepts, RH Modern and RH TEEN.

  • Development boom continues on Philadelphia’s North Broad Street corridor

    Philadelphia -- Metro Commercial Real Estate has been named the exclusive listing agent for 1300 Fairmount, located in Philadelphia, steps from the Fairmount Station of SEPTA’s Broad Street Line and bus system.

    The mixed-use project by RAL Development Services, LLC and Amalgamated Bank’s Longview Ultra Fund, will consist of 486 apartments and structured parking above approximately 84,000 sq. ft. of retail space geared towards national and regional retailers.

  • Amazon.com is increasing its holiday workforce by 25%

    Amazon.com is increasing the number of workers it is hiring for the holidays this year to meet an increase in customer demand, revealing a possible shift in the way consumers shop.

    The retailer says it plans to hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees this year. It hired 80,000 seasonal employees in 2014.

  • RCS Real Estate raises close to $2,000,000 for bankrupt Anna's Linens at auction

    RCS Real Estate Advisors announced today that it secured almost $2,000,000 at auction for home goods chain Anna's Linens, which filed for Chapter 11 on June 14.

  • Yorkdale Shopping Centre adding pop-ups, high-tech messaging service

    Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto is hoping to engage holiday shoppers with a series of pop-up shops and a online/texting messaging concierge service.

    Yorkdale's holiday pop up shops include:

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