STORE SPACES

Harnessing the Power of Pop-Up Shops
Pop-up stores are a retail trend that shows no sign of slowing down. The ability to create a brick-and-mortar presence without many of the hassles that come with establishing and maintaining a permanent physical location has become an increasingly attractive option in recent years. The pop-up store concept has transformed into an estimated $50 billion industry — fostering new partnerships, experiential marketing opportunities and a unique way for retail brands to engage with their customers.
First Look: Indochino, King of Prussia, Pa.
Online made-to-measure retailer Indochino expands its brick-and-mortar footprint with its largest location to date, a 4,100-sq.-ft. space at King of Prussia mall, King of Prussia, Pa. The new outpost caps off a busy summer for the Canadian retailer, during which it also opened a second location in New York City, and flagships in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Earlier this year, the company opened two storefronts in Canada, in Edmonton and Vancouver. It currently has a total of 17 stores in North America.

Ivanka Trump opening store in her father's namesake building

The Ivanka Trump brand is making its second foray into freestanding retail. The company will open a location in Trump Tower on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue this fall, giving the tourists who visit the site a chance to buy Ivanka Trump-branded merchandise, Bloomberg reported. The brand previously had a jewelry shop in Manhattan, which closed in 2015. It also shuttered its only other location, a luxury shop in Beijing.
Canadian outerwear brand in brick-and-mortar expansion

A premium outerwear best known for its signature goose-down jacket with fur-trimmed hood is expanding its fledgling store footprint. Canada Goose Holdings Inc. announced plans to open three additional retail stores this fall, with locations in Boston, Calgary (Canada), and Tokyo, Japan. Also opening this fall are two previously announced stores in Chicago and London.
Toys ‘R’ Us to make Times Square return — for a limited engagement

After a nearly two-year absence, Toys "R" Us is returning to Times Square — but not on a permanent basis.
Home decor chain sees big opportunity in Texas

At Home Group continues to expand its store network in the Lone Star state. The fast-growing retailer announced the grand openings of three locations in the greater Houston area, including a newly redeveloped store in Katy, Texas, that opens on July 19. Construction is underway on stores in Pearland and Richmond, Texas, that are slated to open in the fall. The Katy location is one of seven At Home stores in the greater Houston area, and one of 26 in Texas.
Abercrombie & Fitch continues rollout of new store prototype

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has brought its updated store environment to Tysons Corner Center, Tysons, Va. The location is one of seven new concept stores the retailer will open by yearend. Abercrombie debuted the new look in February, at Polaris Fashion Mall in Columbus, Ohio. It has also opened at Lenox Square, Atlanta, Georgia, and at Somerset North, Troy, Michigan (Somerset North).
Fitch names new creative director in North America

Global retail and brand consultancy Fitch has appointed Andy Barlow creative director. Barlow will relocate from the U.K. to lead multi-disciplinary creative teams, and work closely with the leadership across North America to grow and broaden the region’s offer. With over 25 years of design experience, agency and client side, Barlow has worked with Tesco, Harrods, and Amazon among others.
Popular British brand to jump the pond

Hunter, best known for its signature rain boots, is expanding its fledgling retail footprint. The iconic British brand will make its North American freestanding retail debut in October, at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto.
Timberland unveils new experiential store format

Timberland has opened a new concept store that will be completely transformed with a new theme and products every six weeks.