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First Look: Amazon’s new high-tech hair salon

Amazon is entering yet another brick-and-market segment and this one could be the most unexpected to date. The tech giant will open its first-ever hair salon, in London’s hip Spitafields district, where it said it will trial the “latest industry technology,” including augmented reality hai
First Look: Harry Potter New York

A themed flagship featuring the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise under one roof is set to open in the Big Apple.

Athleta to open 20 to 30 stores annually; to enter Canada

Gap Inc. is expanding its popular women’s athletic apparel brand — and not just in the United States.
Raley’s to convert all stores to new banner

Raley’s has big plans for its Raley’s O-N-E Market format.
Placer.ai: Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods chart new paths in 2021

Athletic apparel retailers Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods are flipping to a new page of their playbooks.
Amazon takes lead in purchasing global renewable energy

Amazon is launching nine new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K.
Whole Foods adopts next-gen refrigerant to lower carbon footprint, save energy

Whole Foods Market is switching to an alternative refrigerant with a lower global-warming potential.
Three ‘store of the future’ formats you can visit today

The technology-enabled “store of the future” is developing now, in several different directions.
Macy’s bullish on its off-price format

Macy’s is expanding its off-price Backstage concept – in-store and in freestanding locations.
Walmart to test in-store Le Madeleine bakery, café

Walmart is partnering with a casual restaurant brand known for its “French comfort food.”
Stores, restaurants shuttered in 2020 had one thing in common…

The pandemic took its heaviest toll business-wise on smaller retailers and restaurant operators.
Sheetz expands in Central Ohio with big plans

Sheetz has opened its first store in the Columbus, Ohio, market with more to come.
Survey: Consumers want digitally integrated stores

Customers value brick-and-mortar stores, but have specific expectations for the in-store experience.
Dick’s Sporting Goods unveils new store concept — complete with outdoor track

Dick’s Sporting Goods has gone experiential.
Next-gen ear-piercing store concept expands

Studs is growing its fledging footprint.
Choice Market puts high-tech spin on convenience in new location

A retailer that combines the selection of a natural grocer and the footprint of a c-store with the newest technology is looking to reinvent convenience with the opening of its new location in Denver.
Consumers willing to pay a bit more for safer environments

With COVID-19 restrictions lifting in many areas, consumer opinion about resuming activities varied. But one sentiment is common.
Taco Bell opens its first digital-only U.S. store in New York City

You can get anything you want at the newest Taco Bell restaurant – except for traditional ordering.
Adidas opens high-tech flagship in one of world’s largest malls

Adidas has opened its first Mideast flagship, at The Dubai Mall. At 15 million sq. ft., it is the largest mall in the world based on total area.
Lids to open in-store shops in DSW, Shoe Company stores

Lids is expanding its footprint in Canada through a partnership with Designer Brands.
Lowe’s targets pro customers with enhanced store experience

Lowe's is going after its professional customer (Pro) base by rolling out an in-store shopping experience created specifically for them.
Topgolf founders launching mini-golf, entertainment concept in the U.S.

An entertainment concept that combines tech-infused mini-golf with food and drink is set to open its first U.S. location.
Check out Roche Bros.' new store at mixed-use development Arsenal Yards

Roche Bros. has opened a location at the 1 million-plus sq. ft. Arsenal Yards in Watertown, Mass.
Fourteen retailers expanding in 2021

Not all retailers are downsizing their physical assets in the wake of the pandemic. Far from it.
7-Eleven expands ‘evolution’ store concept

7-Eleven Inc. has opened the latest version of its “evolution” store format.
Nike steps into refurbished footwear market

A leading global athletic footwear/apparel brand is giving its merchandise a second chance.

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