First Look: Starbucks debuts premium store formatStarbucks Corp. has opened its Reserve store, a new upscale format that combines higher-end coffees with freshly-made Italian goods and, in the afternoon and evening, cocktails. Infiniti Research: Four hot retail trendsAs advanced technology continues to disrupt and revolutionize the retail industry, global market intelligence company Infinti Research has released a list of four top trends that retailers need to be aware of as they move through 2018. RDI announces the Mark V. Looper Award for Design Collaboration The Retail Design Institute, the largest and oldest association for retail design professionals, has established the Mark V. Looper Award for Design Collaboration. Chick-fil-A sights set on Manhattan with two new sites Chick-fil-A is set to open its third location in New York City, and it promises to be one of the company’s busiest. Saks continues Canadian expansion Saks Fifth Avenue has opened its third Canadian location. Brookshire Grocery expands through acquisition Brookshire Grocery Co. has expanded its footprint in Louisiana. Trending Stores: EE, London The U.K.’s biggest mobile operator, EE, offers customers an immersive experience at its updated “showcase” store concept. The most ‘inspiring’ stores are… Physical stores still provide a compelling retail experience — if done right. First Look: Apple, Austria Apple is set to pass the 500 store mark on Saturday, Feb. 25, when it opens its first store in Austria. Sprouts: New store pipeline ‘strong’ Sprouts Farmers Market beat the Street in its fourth quarter and said it would invest one-third of its tax savings in wages and bonuses. First Previous 462 463 464 465 466 Next Last