SPECS Spring Social: Four key takeawaysGone are the days when retailers could rely solely on cookie-cutter store designs and conventional business operations to expand their store portfolios. Bridgestone to open nearly 60 stores in 2021Bridgestone Retail Operations is continuing to expand its U.S. footprint. Text-to-order takes flight at Jet’s Pizza A pizza chain with franchises across the country is enabling customers to place orders via text, assisted by an artificial intelligence engine. Mega-discounter Crazy Cazboy's puts unique spin on closeout retailing A bare-boned, no-frills discount retailer is has entered the state of Texas. Clarins holds the cookies, serves triggered emails A global skincare brand is delivering highly personalized, one-to-one email promotions to customers – at scale. Specialty footwear retailer M. Gemi turns customers into sellers M.Gemi, a Boston-based Italian footwear brand, is creating a new social sales program – for its top customers. Phoenix’s Paradise Valley Mall to be remade as a town center Macerich has sold 95% of its interest in the Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix and will retain 5% to work on its town center redevelopment with PV RE Devco in a partnership called RED Development. CSA Q&A: EY talks about staying relevant, building trust with consumers COVID-19 caused profound changes in how consumers live their lives and retailers must adapt their selling strategies accordingly. Bed Bath & Beyond taps Walmart, Wayfair execs to drive digital sales Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has made two key hires as it looks to drive growth of its $3 billion digital business. Floor & Décor enters new market Floor & Décor is expanding in the Northeast. Jeweler re-invents, expands customer experience Tapper’s Jewelry keeps evolving to keep up with market changes. Chicken Salad Chick in Indiana expansion Chicken Salad Chick continues to add to its growing national portfolio. First Previous 1506 1507 1508 1509 1510 Next Last