New owner to close all Salt Life stores; focus on e-commerce, wholesale Salt Life will live to see another day, but not in brick-and-mortar. Governor of California signs new, strict law banning plastic bags Starting in January of 2026, shoppers will no longer be given the choice of “paper or plastic” at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Perfect Moment to open its first retail store in New York City Skiwear and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment Ltd. is entering the world of brick-and-mortar. Report: Less than 5% of retail space available at end of August Availability of retail property is continuing to shrink to historic levels, according to new data from CoStar Analytics. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Texas expansion Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has expanded its footprint in the Lone Star State. Placer.ai: C-stores, especially regional ones, see visit gains in 2024 Convenience stores have seen increased year-over-year visits in 2024, emerging as a fast-growing retail sector. Chicken Salad Chick to open first Kansas stores Chicken Salad Chick is continuing to grow its store count, this time by entering a new state. First Look: Whole Foods Market opens new, smaller store format Whole Foods Market has unveiled its new retail concept, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, with a store in New York City. Figs expands brick-and-mortar presence with Philly store Healthcare apparel brand Figs, Inc. has opened its second store in a major healthcare hub. First Look: GU, sister brand of Uniqlo, opens first U.S. store The lower-priced, more trend-driven sister brand of Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo has opened its first permanent store outside of Asia — a flagship in New York City. First Previous 152 153 154 155 156 Next Last