STORE SPACES

Modern security analytics are shaping the ‘store of the future’
Throughout history, human beings have been notoriously bad at predicting the future of technology.
First Ulta Beauty in-store shops at Target to open in August — here’s where
Target Corp. and Ulta Beauty have revealed more details — including the brand lineup — about the Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop initiative.

First Look: Bed Bath & Beyond transforms New York flagship

Bed Bath & Beyond will reopen its flagship store in New York City on Thursday, July 22, with a completely reimagined shopping experience.
Victoria’s Secret to test ‘store of future,’ updating existing stores

Victoria’s Secret is updating its stores.
Batteries Plus passes 50 franchise agreements in first half of 2021

The nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and repair franchise is having its best development year since it began.
J.C. Penney plans inclusive ‘store-within-a-store’ beauty experience

The J.C. Penney Co., Inc. is preparing for the fall launch of J.C. Penney Beauty, a new, inclusive in-store and online shopping environment.
Northeast grocer saves over $2 million with energy improvements

Price Chopper/Market 32 is improving environmental impact, lowering energy costs and updating existing systems across five Connecticut stores.
Exclusive Q&A: Batteries Plus charges up franchise store growth

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on brick-and-mortar retail performance, Batteries Plus expanded its franchise store fleet.
IoT powers up retail energy savings and cost reductions

A few years ago, a national retailer discovered they could save more than $2.5 million annually by making some simple operational changes.
Ross Stores opens 30 new locations

So far, it has been a summer of expansion for Ross Stores.
The future of in-store shopping is immersive and aspirational

The U.S. retail industry is anticipating a strong 2021, and the NRF predicts sales growth of 6.5%-8.2% this year – the fastest since 2004.
Exclusive Q&A: Grocery retailers must adapt to shifting landscape

COVID-19, as well as supply chain disruption and sustainability concerns, are requiring grocery retailers to leverage innovative solutions and strategies.