Store Concepts

  • A stack of notebooks on a coffee table.
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    Stationery brand Papier launches at Anthropologie

    The move marks the first U.S. wholesale partnership for the London-based DTC brand.

    By Howard Ruben • June 21, 2023
  • The interior of Tentree's Washington, D.C. store.
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    Tentree opens first store

    The sustainability-focused apparel brand opened the 1,208-square-foot space in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood.

    By Howard Ruben • June 16, 2023
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    How the purpose of stores is evolving

    Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • REI Re/Supply rendering of a new location in Oregon opening August 2023.
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    REI to open Re/Supply resale store in Oregon

    REI members will be able to shop for used gear as part of the retailer’s goals to keep outdoor products in circulation. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 16, 2023
  • A yellow Nike storefront with a mural of runners on the outside.
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    Nike broadens focus to holistic fitness with ‘Well Collective’

    The athletics giant will expand content and programming to cover nutrition, mindfulness and more as it embraces a broader definition of sport.

    By • June 14, 2023
  • A blue and white Skims pop-up shop in London featuring pink bikini imagery
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    Skims opens first European pop-up shop

    The Kim Kardashian-founded brand plans to open stand-alone stores across the region within three years.

    By • June 12, 2023
  • The exterior of a Five Below store during the daytime with a blue sky
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    Five Below sales up nearly 14% as it scoops up Tuesday Morning leases

    The retailer is also on track to convert 400 stores to its higher-priced Five Beyond format before the end of the year.

    By • June 5, 2023
  • A mobile device is used as a table kiosk with flowers and a cup of toothpicks placed right next to it.
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    4 innovative ways businesses are using kiosks

    Kiosks offer a low-cost way for both retail and restaurant operators to deliver an enhanced customer experience.

    June 5, 2023
  • Two people pose on a set of steps in smiley face outfits.
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    Aviator Nation opens first East Coast store

    Located in the Hamptons, the store is the brand’s 17th nationwide and comes after a test New York City pop-up shop in December.

    By Howard Ruben • May 30, 2023
  • A black and red brick storefront by Studs
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    Studs opens piercing studio in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

    The direct-to-consumer piercing and jewelry brand now has 19 locations focused on providing a modern, personalized experience. 

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Laneige joins virtual store trend to showcase new collection

    Powered by e-commerce platform Obsess, the store has five rooms featuring different skincare collections and brand content.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Canada Goose to open 3 new US stores

    The luxury apparel brand is focused on expanding its DTC presence, with plans to open 16 new locations across Japan, China and the U.S. in fiscal year 2024.

    By • May 25, 2023
  • External shot of a Dick's Sporting Goods store.
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    Dick’s plans 9 House of Sport stores in 2023 as sales rise 5.3%

    Unlike Foot Locker, the sporting goods retailer said its consumer is holding up well as it reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

    By • May 24, 2023
  • Exterior shot of a Belk Outlet store.
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    Belk opens 10 more outlet locations in May

    The regional department store is expanding its off-price concept with openings in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and other states.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 22, 2023
  • An artistic rendering of a Toys R Us that will open soon at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
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    The Weekly Closeout: Toys R Us goes to the airport and retailers exit San Francisco

    The toy company will open a store at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, while retailers are shutting locations in the California city. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 19, 2023
  • Store display of Pacsun Reserve location
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    Pacsun’s resale platform opens second store-within-a-store concept

    PS Reserve also debuted a collection of headwear as it opened a space inside one of the retailer's California stores.

    By • May 18, 2023
  • Skims, Kim Kardashian West
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    Skims opens pop-up shop in NYC

    The fourth retail activation from the Kim Kardashian-founded brand is located at Rockefeller Center and focused on summer apparel and swimwear. 

    By • May 16, 2023
  • The exterior of Fabletics' store at the University of Southern California
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    Fabletics opens first on-campus store at the University of Southern California

    The DTC activewear brand said it plans to add USC-branded merchandise to the store this fall.

    By Howard Ruben • May 15, 2023
  • A store with bathrobes and towels displayed among green tile and wooden tables
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    Parachute’s founder says stores are ‘integral’ to long-term success

    The home brand just opened its 26th store nationwide in New York City, which comes in at 3,400 square feet.

    By • May 11, 2023
  • The interior of Freedom Moses' New York City pop-up store
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    Footwear brand Freedom Moses opens NYC pop-up

    The 550-square-foot store located in New York’s West Village features over 1,300 pairs of slides and will remain open through September.

    By Howard Ruben • May 10, 2023
  • New Wilson location in Santa Monica
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    The Weekly Closeout: Wilson opens on the West Coast and Revlon emerges from bankruptcy

    Wilson Sporting Goods opened its latest location in Santa Monica while Revlon is now owned by its former lenders. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 5, 2023
  • A light wood kiosk with a computer screen saying Digital Design Studio
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    Wayfair debuts in-store digital design tech

    The Digital Design Studio kiosk is being piloted at the home company’s AllModern store in Dedham, Massachusetts.

    By • May 3, 2023
  • Custom Mural by Lisette Correa on the Exterior of The Athlete's Foot Atlantic Station Location in Atlanta, GA.
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    The Athlete’s Foot opens local store concept in Atlanta

    The company is doubling down on customer engagement while expanding its hyper-local products.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 3, 2023
  • Kodiak Robotics' autonomous truck is shown in front of an Ikea store.
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    Ikea banks on new store formats to sustain success

    The home and furniture retailer says eight in 10 people start their buying journey through e-commerce.

    By • May 1, 2023
  • The dedicated Skims shop inside Saks Fifth Avenue
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    Skims opens shop inside Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York flagship

    The Kim Kardashian-founded intimates brand plans to open inside other Saks locations in Boston, Houston and Bal Harbour, Florida, throughout the quarter.

    By Howard Ruben • May 1, 2023
  • The interior of Arc'teryx's Oakbrook Center store
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    Arc’teryx opens third Chicago-area store

    The store, located in Oakbrook Center, marks the outdoor retailer’s 28th location in the U.S. and features its first ReBIRD service center in the city.

    By Howard Ruben • April 28, 2023