STORE SPACES

American Eagle focused on Aerie growth; to close hundreds of stores in coming years

American Eagle Outfitters is focused on growing its Aerie banner as it plans for the future.

Converting Former Big-Box Stores to Warehouse Space: Challenges, Opportunities

As e-commerce has accelerated, so had the demand for warehouse space. According to a report from CBRE, nearly 14 million square feet of big-box retail space in the U.S. has been converted to industrial space.

Amazon expands high-tech grocery format in Illinois

Amazon is opening its second Amazon Fresh grocery store in the state of Illinois.

Ikea debuts new small store format

Ikea has unveiled its first store to open in the U.S. with a smaller format.

Apple temporarily closes stores in three more states amid COVID-19 spikes

Apple is taking precautions in the states where COVID-19 is surging.

Checkers & Rally to debut ‘restaurant of the future’ design

Checkers & Rally's iconic drive-thru restaurants are getting a design update.

Wawa opens its first drive-thru only store

Convenience store operator Wawa continues to test new store formats with the unveiling of its first-ever drive-thru only location.

How Air Quality Technologies Can Help Keep Shoppers Safer

The concept of a healthy building isn’t new but has become increasingly relevant topic as retailers look to create healthier, safer and more differentiated shopping experiences.