STORE SPACES

Anthropologie sets up shop — at the Jersey shore
Anthropologie is beaching it for the summer.
First Look: RH goes for the gold in historic San Francisco site
Following a six-year renovation, RH has opened one of its most elegant locations to date.

Whole Foods Market expanding in NYC
Whole Foods Market continues to expand in the Big Apple — and in cities in general.
The May/June issue of Chain Store Age is now live!
The May/June issue of Chain Store Age features an in-depth look at how landlords and retailers ae using data to maximize their location strategies and better engage customers.
Nordstrom to pop-up in the Hamptons
Nordstrom is taking its service-focused, inventory-free store format to a popular summer destination in New York.
Mango opens NYC flagship; details U.S. expansion through 2024
Mango is accelerating its U.S. expansion, starting with a Big Apple flagship.
Canadian retailer Showcase to open 27 U.S. stores by end of summer
A specialty retailer and product developer that bills itself as “Home of the Hottest Trends” is expanding its U.S. footprint.
Best Buy to double outlet store count; four upcoming locations announced
Best Buy is going after shoppers looking for a bargain.
Walmart manages global workflows digitally
Walmart is bringing cross-departmental international work into a single digital workspace.
Five Below to make its outlet center debut
Five Below is expanding into the outlet channel.
Former Inspire Brands exec joins Adaptive Construction Management
Merrill Johnson has been named president of Adaptive Construction Management.
Carl’s, Hardee’s parent investing $500 million in physical, digital transformations
CKE Restaurants Holdings is investing in a “fresh start.”
Ikea to invest about $3.15 billion in new, existing stores
Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, is making a big investment in brick-and-mortar.
Water lifestyle brand launching aggressive store expansion
Bote is looking to make a splash in brick-and-mortar.

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