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Ikea bringing new retail concept to the West Coast
Ikea is continuing its push to be more accessible to customers by opening new store formats in city centers.
Poshmark digitally connects brands with customers
Poshmark Inc. is opening the door to Brand Closet, a new program providing a suite of social merchandising tools to direct-to-consumer brands.

Regional grocer upgrades apps, loyalty program

The Save Mart Companies is unveiling enhanced Save Mart and Lucky California mobile apps, along with new perks for its loyalty program.
$21.31: The average retail asking rent rose for the 3rd quarter in a row

On the retail scene, it’s not the increasing vaccination rate that tells you we’re phasing out of pandemic life, it’s the increase in rent.
NRF predicts highest holiday sales on record

The upcoming holiday shopping season promises to be one for the record books despite supply chain problems, according to a new forecast.
L.L. Bean selects architecture to support digital transformation

A 108-year-old outdoor retailer is taking a decidedly modern approach to omnichannel commerce.
McDonald’s partners with IBM to further automation of drive-thru lanes

McDonald’s is partnering with a tech giant to speed the development of its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Ikea buys iconic Topshop flagship store in London

Ikea is going to set up shop in the heart of one of London’s most popular shopping areas.
Eyemart Express provides new omnichannel fulfillment option

A leading value optical chain is introducing same-day, in-store pickup for online orders.
Nashville Yards adds five new names to its retail tenant list

Orangetheory and fast-casual dining concept Crisp & Green are among the new retail tenants to sign leases at Nashville Yards.
Giant Food provides mobile discounts on soon-to-expire items

A Washington, D.C., regional grocer is collaborating with a digital marketplace offering access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date.
Neiman Marcus reveals fantasy gifts, customization for holidays

Neiman Marcus Group’s annual holiday promotion includes outlandish fantasy gifts, as well as a more grounded set of curated and customized goods and services.