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  • Iconic New York off-pricer signs on for American Dream

    A new tenant has been added to the lineup at American Dream, the mega retail and entertainment destination under construction in East Rutherford, New Jersey: Century 21.

    The off-pricer will open a nearly 60,000 sq. ft. location at the long-delayed center, which when completed will boost such attractions as an indoor water park, a Lego Discovery Center, a 16-story indoor ski and snow park, a miniature golf course — and more than 450 retail stores.

  • Joss & Main launches expanded website, app

    Home furnishings retailer Joss & Main is overhauling its shopping experience by focusing on helping shoppers create a beautiful home for less.

    The retailer has expanded its assortment beyond home décor to include everyday staples and an extensive selection of more than 70,000 products, an increase of almost 10-fold. Shoppers can now also expect everyday free shipping on orders over $49.

  • Tech Guest Viewpoint: Digital convergence gets interesting

    RSR has been tracking retailers' e-commerce strategies for more than five years. During that time we’ve seen interest in a major platform refresh, the introduction of mobile and social as e-commerce considerations, as well as convergence – where retailers increasingly view mobile and other non-commerce online activities in the context of their overall "digital" strategy, with their e-commerce platform as the centerpiece.

  • Ross Stores expands Chicago footprint

    Ross Dress for Less on March 5 opened two new stores in the Chicago area.

    The retailer opened a 27,000-sq.-ft. location in Berwyn, in Cermak Plaza, nine miles west of downtown Chicago at the southeast corner of West Cermak Road and Harlem Avenue.

    It also opened an Archer Heights location, a 25,000-sq.-ft. store in the Pulaski Promenade, nine miles southwest of downtown Chicago at the northwest corner of 42nd Place and Pulaski Road.

  • Finish Line names HBC exec CIO

    Finish Line has hired a high power technology executive to make sure it avoids recent technology implementation challenges in the future while keeping pace with athletic footwear consumers’ desire for an omnichannel experience.

  • Ikea expanding in the Southwest

    Ikea on track to make its Nevada debut this spring.

    The home furnishings retailer will open a store in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, May 18. It will be the Swedish company’s first location in Nevada, and 42nd in the United States.

    The 351,000-sq.-ft. Las Vegas Ikea is being built on 26 acres along the northern side of the 215 Beltway at Durango Drive, near Sunset Road.

    The store will host Nevada’s largest single-use retail rooftop solar array, consistent with the solar presence at 90% of its U.S. locations.

  • Overstock partnership to offer exclusive merchandise

    Overstock.com is partnering with fashion company Andrew Charles on an exclusive line of home goods and fine jewelry.

    “We are excited to announce this exclusive partnership, and to offer our customers these original products,” said Overstock.com President Stormy Simon. “Andrew Charles is a beautiful line, and we are looking forward to adding it to our designer collection.”

  • CSA’s First-Ever Breakout Retailer Awards: A look at the winners

    The retail industry is not lacking for new concepts — new players are constantly entering the market, both online and offline. But breaking through and establishing a record of success is another matter entirely. In this special section, Chain Store Age presents the winners of its first-ever Breakout Retailer Awards, brands that have crossed the “newbie” line and are on track for growth in the coming years.

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