Drive to CSA’s SPECS conference, August 22-24SPECS — the retail industry’s top event for store development — will hold its 57th annual conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md., just minutes from Washington, D.C., on August 22 - 24, 2021. Footwear giant Wolverine buys Athleta, Lululemon competitor Sweaty Betty Wolverine Worldwide Inc. is jumping into the premium women’s activewear apparel market. REI in partnership for members to book unique outdoor getaways REI is teaming up with the world’s largest provider of outdoor stays. 2021's Top 10 Retail Experiences: No. 3 Galleria Dallas Chain Store Age picks physical retail's most engaging centers ‘Buy now, pay later’ Afterpay acquired in $29 billion deal Square is expanding its global payments empire with its largest acquisition to date. Victoria’s Secret flies solo The L Brands Inc. separation of its two businesses is complete. Target, Home Depot, other retailers update mask guidelines More retailers are revising their mask requirements in the wake of the updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. eMarketer: E-commerce sales to make up 18.9% of total holiday retail sales Thanksgiving store closures will likely push more consumers online on the holiday and set the stage for the rest of the season. 2021's Top 10 Retail Experiences: No. 2 American Dream Chain Store Age picks physical retail's most engaging centers Foot Locker spending $1.1 billion to make two retail acquisitions Foot Locker is looking to grow its footprint beyond malls and accelerate its expansion in Asia via two separate transactions. First Previous 597 598 599 600 601 Next Last