SPECS is Live: Don’t miss today’s educational sessions SPECS 2020 kicks off today — register now!Chain Store Age’s SPECS 2020 will take place August 4-6 on a platform offering all the signature hallmarks of SPECS — in a completely virtual environment. Salon concept with innovative business model continues nationwide expansion Sola Salon Studios, which offers beauty professions move-in-ready studios in a shared setting, is expanding its footprint across the U.S. via franchising. 7-Eleven expanding store footprint with $21 billion all-cash acquisition 7-Eleven has made the largest acquisition in its history and one of the largest to be announced since the pandemic began. Wawa to build first drive-thru, pickup only store Wawa is exploring new store formats. Coldwater Creek calls it quits – at least for now A struggling women’s apparel retailer is closed, although a message on its e-commerce site implies a return is possible. Dunkin’ expects to close 800 U.S. stores In the wake of declining Q2 sales, Dunkin’ Brands Group may close as many as 800 Dunkin’ stores by the end of 2020. Nest launches philanthropic division amid pandemic Nest has established a new division of the company to oversee philanthropy. Check out Nike’s new Paris flagship Nike isn’t letting the pandemic stop it from opening new store concepts. The Post-COVID Playbook: How Omnichannel Brands Can Relaunch to Success As COVID-19 continues to alter the way industries operate, the retail sector remains particularly hard hit. First Previous 437 438 439 440 441 Next Last