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  • 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.

  • 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:

  • Survey: Most U.S. shoppers hate Black Friday

    Most U.S. shoppers dislike Black Friday, but a third of them say they're planning to spend more than $500 that weekend anyway, according to a new survey.

  • RetailNext: Holiday sales expected to climb only 2.8%

    A sluggish economic recovery will prevent sales from rising more than 2.8% this holiday season, according to analytics firm RetailNext.

    Last week, the National Retail Federation estimated a 3.7% increase in holiday sales, slightly less than last year. Deloitte also called for a 3.5% to 4% increase. This week the International Council of Shopping Centers predicted a 3.3% increase.

    RetailNext's forecast for U.S. retail stores this holiday season (November – December) includes:

  • What’s in Store for the Customer Experience?

    “I’ll try the red.” It’s a phrase heard in bars and restaurants across the globe. But in Nordstrom, at their tapas bar? It’s wine in a department store one week, and perhaps a pint or a flight at Bar Lamar in Whole Foods the next, because who could say no to a nice aperitif while picking up the weekly groceries?

  • Nordstrom announces holiday hiring plans

    Nordstrom plans to hire about 11,800 seasonal employees for the coming holiday season, mostly for sales and stock positions at the upscale chain and its less pricey Nordstrom Rack locations.

    The retailer also plans to hire 1,600 temporary workers to support its e-commerce business at its three fulfillment centers.

  • Amazon predicts the hottest toys of holiday season

    Amazon.com has joined the cadre of retailers weighing in on the hottest toys of the holiday season by curating a list of more than 1,000 toys for kids.

    The retailer’s Hot Toy List includes products for kids of all ages and interests. In addition to highlighting Mom Picks and Kid Picks, Amazon’s holiday toy list also features new trend-focused categories: STEM, Movie Favorites, Retro, and Toys That Go.

  • Veteran retail designer to retire

    Elle Chute, co-chairman of Chute Gerdeman and widely respected creative force in the retail design industry, has announced her retirement from the firm she founded with her husband Denny Gerdeman 26 years ago.

    Gerdeman will continue as chairman and, with CEO Brian Shafley, will lead Chute Gerdeman’s growth with its focus on d excellence in retail and hospitality design innovation.

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