STORE SPACES

Ann Taylor parent files for bankruptcy; closing ‘significant’ number of stores

Ascena Retail Group Inc. is shrinking its store footprint and shutting down one of its brands.
Health, safety protocols remain most important factor for returning to a store

Stores that don’t adhere to responsible safety precautions are at a real risk of losing customers.
BJ’s Wholesale expanding in New York

BJ’s Wholesale Club is opening two new locations in New York.
5Qs for Mark Kinnare on how COVID-19 affected retail refreshes

This year, Sevan Multi-Site Solutions completed the refreshing of its 21,000th retail space for clients that included Albertsons, Walmart, and Jiffy Lube.
Aldi opening 70 more stores this year

Discount grocer Aldi is embarking on the next wave of its coast-to-coast expansion.
Walmart adds new round of worker bonuses; stores to close on Thanksgiving

Walmart Inc. is giving its hourly employees another round of cash bonuses. It’s also closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Nov. 26 this year.
Parent company of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank to slash store footprint

Tailored Brands expects to close up to 500 stores “over time” and reduce its corporate workforce as a result of business disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ulta Beauty updates store opening plans; entering Canada mid-2021

Ulta Beauty continues to refine its near-term new store plans as it continues to navigate the impact of COVID-19.