STORE SPACES

Tim Hortons to debut new store concept
Toronto-based coffee chain Tim Hortons is introducing its first-ever “innovation café.”
Stage Stores drives onward with off-price conversions
A majority of Stage Stores Inc. stores will operate under the Gordmans off-price banner by the end of next year.

GNC to close about 900 stores

GNC is drastically cutting back on its mall footprint.
Popeyes will bring southern cooking to the Far East

Quick-service chain Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. is making a major move into China.
Home Depot improves carbon emissions

The Home Depot is making progress toward its carbon reduction goals and striving to hire more minorities and women.
Barnes & Noble College picks up new campus partner

This fall, Barnes & Noble College will be headed to a school in sunny northern Florida.
Ross Stores opens new locations, enters new state

Off-price retailer Ross Stores Inc. is on target with expansion plans.
Krispy Kreme to debut new store design, menu, customer services as part of expansion

Ice cream fans should be happy with Krispy Kreme’s plans for store growth.
All Dressbarn stores will go dark by yearend

Dressbarn is gradually exiting from the U.S. retail marketplace.
Check out Nike's remodeled Tokyo store

One of Nike’s most popular Japanese doors, Nike Harajuku, in Tokyo, has reopened after a remodel that resulted in an expanded layout and enhanced services similar to the recent refitting of NikeTown London.
First Look: Target unveils Halloween costumes for kids with special needs

Target is making kids’ Halloween costumes more inclusive and adaptive than ever.
Fast-growing ThirdLove to try out brick-and-mortar

A brand known for its inclusive sizing and advocacy for women is going to open a temporary concept store that may well pave the way for future locations.