And the Store of the Year is…A French beauty and skin care brand took top honors in the Retail Design Institute’s annual International Store Design Competition. The Reinvention of the Big-Box StoreThe big-box store has its fair share of digital competitors. Ross Stores’ expansion remains on track Off-price retailer Ross Stores is not slowing down its store growth anytime soon. First Look: Iconic Canadian retailer puts down 'roots' in Chicago Roots has opened its largest location to date, an 11,448-sq.-ft., two-level “experiential” store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Study highlights the importance of store maintenance One dirty bathroom is all it takes to keep shoppers from returning to a store. Mega-mall opening delayed to fall American Dream, the long-stalled retail and entertainment destination rising in East Rutherford, N.J., will open in the fall. Retail-based healthcare clinics expanding at fast pace Changes in healthcare reform, tech, demographics and consumer preferences are fueling the growth of a new retail format. Trends in Leasing Arrangements What’s new with lease arrangements in 2019? The axiom of real estate lawyers is “nothing is ever really new.” But there are trends that are the focus of negotiations. Another retailer launches in-store partnership with Amazon Amazon customers will soon be able to pick up and return their orders at Stein Mart stores. Fast-casual restaurant brand raises more funding, sets aggressive growth The fastest-growing restaurant chain in the U.S. is flush with new capital to help it meet its ambitious growth target. First Previous 530 531 532 533 534 Next Last