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Marketing
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

American Eagle is back with Syd and not sorry about it

American Eagle's new campaign with Sydney Sweeney aims to promote denim shorts while providing a calming message for Gen Z amidst societal noise.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

'We've lost our way': Clifton's operator gives up on downtown Los Angeles

The proprietor of Clifton's in Los Angeles has decided to permanently close the venue due to safety concerns and rising operational costs.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Faneuil Hall needs 'a shot of adrenaline,' its businesses say - and they want to be part of the plan

Business owners at Faneuil Hall seek involvement in revitalization plans as Mayor Wu aims to rejuvenate the marketplace for downtown growth.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Lloyd Center Mall Announces Official Closing Date in Portland - Portland Mercury

Lloyd Center Mall will officially close on August 8, 2026, with redevelopment plans for the area underway.
#apple
Apple
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Apple is closing stores in 3 states, joins list of retailers to shutter locations in challenging environment for malls

Apple is closing three retail stores in the U.S. this summer due to declining foot traffic and the shopping centers they are located in.
Apple
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Apple is closing stores in 3 states, joins list of retailers to shutter locations in challenging environment for malls

Apple is closing three retail stores in the U.S. this summer due to declining foot traffic and the shopping centers they are located in.
Fashion & style
fromGothamist
2 days ago

The LES is the city's new vintage district. With prices high and supply low, can it last?

A new microdistrict for high-end vintage shopping is emerging in New York City's Lower East Side.
Television
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Get ready for the great American TV trade-in rush

Consumers are expected to upgrade their TVs soon, driven by events and a desire for larger screens.
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Japanese market to open in downtown San Jose

Sakura Market, a new Japanese grocery store, is set to open in downtown San Jose, offering unique features and job opportunities.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Former Saks Store on Union Square Might Become a Nordstrom

Union Square in San Francisco may see a retail revival with interest from major brands like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's for new locations.
E-Commerce
fromEMARKETER
6 days ago

Department stores aren't dead, they just need new metrics for success

Successful department stores must focus on fashion and home furnishings, leverage social media, and evaluate individual store performance for future growth.
London food
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

This southwest London neighbourhood is getting a new Sports Direct store

A new Sports Direct store has opened in Kingston-upon-Thames as part of an elevation strategy to enhance brand perception.
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

For Cheaper Gas, Look For Stations That Serve Fresh Food - Tasting Table

Gasoline doesn't have a particularly high profit margin, which is partly why most gas stations double as convenience stores or offer fresh food. If chains like Buc-ee's and Sheetz can make more money by selling food, they can afford to lower their margins on gasoline.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Why Many Thrift Stores Won't Accept Small Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often refuse to accept donated small kitchen appliances due to liability issues. These appliances can contain electrical components and moving parts that may degrade over time.
Everyday cooking
Marketing tech
fromWWD
5 days ago

Bridging the In-Store Digital Media Measurement Gap

In-store digital media investment stagnates due to misaligned goals, not measurement issues, requiring a shift to evaluating success through product movement.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Can Big Y break into eastern Massachusetts?

Big Y is expanding into new markets east of I-495, aiming for 100 stores by its 100th anniversary.
#grocery-shopping
fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Silicon Valley food

Old-School, Coin-Operated Rides Were Once Grocery Store Staples. What Happened To Them? - Tasting Table

fromTasting Table
1 week ago
Silicon Valley food

Old-School, Coin-Operated Rides Were Once Grocery Store Staples. What Happened To Them? - Tasting Table

East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'Sign of the times': Once thriving California mall hits the market

Bayshore Mall in Eureka is going up for sale due to nearly $39 million in debt and declining retail activity.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Mall Walking With dexter in the newsagent

Charmaine Ayoku explores her artistic voice through grief and creativity, culminating in her mixtape 'Time Flies' released in 2025.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Aldi Customers Can't Stand This About The Grocery Store's Aisles - Tasting Table

Aldi's small store size leads to crowded aisles, frustrating shoppers despite their loyalty due to low prices and unique finds.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

New Trader Joe's location coming to the South Shore

Trader Joe's will open a new location in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 2027, as part of a larger development project.
Mission District
fromKqed
1 week ago

Cambrian Park Plaza, A Beloved San Jose Strip Mall, Awaits a New Future | KQED

Cambrian Park Plaza is a unique shopping area with a rich history, currently facing redevelopment.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Gen Z Is Bringing the Mall Back From the Dead. Here's How 'Mallmaxxing' Is Reshaping Retail.

Gen Z is revitalizing American malls by creating viral content and demanding physical retail experiences.
NYC food
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: SNAP Incentives Don't Match How New Yorkers Actually Shop

Updating food assistance programs to align with actual shopping habits can better address food insecurity in New York City.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

Labubu is opening a massive store on Fifth Avenue

Pop Mart is opening a 7,000-square-foot flagship store on Fifth Avenue, signaling the rise of collectible culture in global retail.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

New design drawn up for facade of Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

"The revised proposals introduce a more defined and cohesive architectural expression that enhances the building's presence at St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street."
Renovation
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Macy's is closing more stores in 2026: See an updated list of locations that will shutter soon

We are making the necessary moves to reinvigorate relationships with our customers through improved shopping experiences, relevant assortments and compelling value.
Boston food
East Bay food
fromBon Appetit
2 weeks ago

Rave in Aisle 4! The Hottest New Club Is Your Grocery Store

International grocery stores and coffee shops are transforming nightlife by creating community-focused events that celebrate culture and provide sober alternatives.
#retail
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

What's changing in retail in 2026: 8 trends business leaders need to watch

Retail customer communications are evolving rapidly, driven by AI and changing consumer expectations for real-time interaction and relevance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Not luxury' enough? Toronto's Yorkdale mall owners fight to keep Fairweather out | CBC News

Yorkdale owner Oxford Properties seeks a court order to block Fairweather (Ailes) from leasing the former Hudson's Bay space, citing reputation dilution and major financial risk.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

What's changing in retail in 2026: 8 trends business leaders need to watch

Retail customer communications are evolving rapidly, driven by AI and changing consumer expectations for real-time interaction and relevance.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

This Is What Grocery Shopping Looked Like In The '80s - Tasting Table

Grocery shopping in the 1980s was a vibrant mix of nostalgia and innovation, featuring unique snacks and the rise of supercenters.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

Uniqlo To Open Massive New Store In Brooklyn - Here's What To Know

UNIQLO opens its Brooklyn flagship store in Williamsburg, marking a significant expansion milestone as the Japanese retailer continues growing its U.S. presence despite competitors reducing physical retail footprints.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Downtown L.A. needs retail resuscitation. San Francisco's subsidized shops offer a solution

San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant program revitalized downtown retail by converting empty storefronts into subsidized pop-up shops, offering a model Los Angeles businesses want to replicate.
Toronto startup
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Shoppers Alarmed by What's Happening at Malls: 'Living in Hell'

Some U.S. malls are implementing paid parking systems, sparking debate about whether this discourages shoppers during a period of declining mall traffic.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Luxury outdoor mall Victoria Gardens sold for more than $500 million

Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said. It has about 160 retailers including Apple, Lululemon, Chanel, Gorjana, Sephora, Nike, Zara, AMC Theatres, Shake Shack and Macy's.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

I visited an Eddie Bauer store, and it quickly became clear why the retailer is closing locations

Business Insider reported on Monday that nearly 200 Eddie Bauer locations in the US and Canada are expected to close after the operating entity behind the stores failed to find a buyer during its Chapter 11 restructuring.
Fashion & style
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Amid nationwide closures, Grocery Outlet bets on Bay Area with new store

Grocery Outlet is closing 36 underperforming stores nationally while expanding in the Bay Area with a new Oakland location opening in late 2026.
UX design
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Retail 3.0 is designing for real life

Retail's next competitive advantage is designing for real life by accommodating the full range of human ability, attention, mobility, and circumstance as a core strategy, not a compliance exercise.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Humpday Headlines: San Mateo Safeway Gets Redevelopment Plan

Bay Area faces pre-spring heatwave with temperatures reaching 90s by Monday, while housing development, infrastructure issues, and regional policy debates continue across Northern California.
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
4 weeks ago

Why Parker Thatch transformed its strip-mall storefront into a livestreaming studio

Livestreaming significantly boosts sales and enhances customer engagement for Parker Thatch's luxury handbag brand.
Chicago
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Saks Fifth Avenue store closures update: See the full list of doomed locations in 12 states

Saks Global announced 15 additional store closures on March 6, 2026, as part of restructuring following its January bankruptcy filing, with closing sales beginning March 13, 2026.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Gen Z Loves This Old-School Way of Shopping - But With a Twist: 'Lines Out the Door'

Gen Z prioritizes in-person shopping experiences over digital alternatives, with over 70% shopping in-store weekly and 57% viewing shopping as an experience rather than a transaction.
fromModern Retail
1 month ago

Why Parker Thatch transformed its strip-mall storefront into a livestreaming studio

It's like hanging out with your friends every Friday night and having a little chat. But there are strong business benefits for the direct-to-consumer brand, too, with sales peaking as much as 50% during streams. In light of the success streaming has brought to its business, Parker Thatch recently remodeled its store to serve as a hybrid customer-facing retail experience and broadcast studio.
E-Commerce
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

In a region desperate for fresh retail, Bow Market is 'a total unicorn situation.' Why?

Bow Market transformed a vacant garage into a thriving entrepreneurial hub with over two dozen vendors and minimal vacancy, demonstrating successful adaptive reuse of underutilized urban space.
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Long Island's last Saks Fifth Avenue store to close

These actions are designed to advance Saks Global's transformation with a focus on serving luxury customers, strengthening brand partner relationships and driving full-price selling to enable profitable and sustainable growth.
Upper West Side
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Moreno Valley mall reopens after owners address safety concerns

Moreno Valley Mall reopened after owners resolved fire protection system violations that prompted a city closure.
#mall-takeover
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
US news

Green Acres Mall on Long Island becomes the latest mall to fall victim to social media-inspired "takeovers"

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
US news

Green Acres Mall on Long Island becomes the latest mall to fall victim to social media-inspired "takeovers"

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
21 years ago

The Big-Box Battle of Beverly Hills

Iranian-born builder Hamid Omrani dominates Beverly Hills residential construction, creating large-scale homes known as 'Persian Palaces' that cater to the city's substantial Iranian population.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of London's most legendary shopping centres is getting a game-changing glow-up

Brent Cross shopping centre is undergoing a major £1.4 billion redevelopment featuring 150 new shops, 50 restaurants, a cinema complex, and hotel, with plans finalized by spring 2026.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Local Developers Snap Up Vacant Westfield Mall With Plans That Include Housing

The partnership of Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, who purchased the mall property out of receivership in November and foreclosed on a $560 million outstanding loan tied to it, have selected Presidio Bay and Prado Group to take over the property for an undisclosed sum. The Chronicle reported that the estimated winning bid amount was around $130 million.
SF real estate
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Woodland Hills is a power-shopper's mecca with outdoor delights

Victor Girard, a Persian rug merchant turned real estate developer, founded Woodland Hills through deceptive marketing practices, subdividing 3,000 acres into tiny lots and making false claims about proximity to the beach.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I opened a boutique under a senior living community. I worried it would be a disaster, but I've made surprising friends.

A boutique owner's initial concerns about sharing a building with a senior living community transformed into genuine friendships and a thriving community gathering space.
Upper West Side
fromLos Angeles Times
35 years ago

Mall Revamp Is Peachy but Not Too Keen

The Jerde Partnership redesigned Chula Vista Center with a $42-million renovation that increased business, though exterior facades and street integration remain problematic.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Malls Are Still A Perfect Hangout Spot For Teens

Reviving malls as supervised tween hangouts can provide safe, social independence while teaching money management, public behavior, and basic life skills.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

This Bay Area river town is the most interesting strip mall in California

The tiny town of Duncans Mills is a tribute to kinship. Named after two brothers, a pair of 19th-century Scotsmen who sailed lumber down the Russian River for building homes in San Francisco, the unincorporated Sonoma County community is now run by three sisters. Their parents started rescuing buildings from dilapidation in the area in 1970 and ever since, the family has safeguarded the revival of the rustic yet boutique village by the river.
California
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

COLUMN ONE : New Lives for Aging Beauties? : Elegant buildings that once housed landmark department stores often face uncertain fates. Despite efforts to preserve their soul, some end up as office complexes or forlorn hulks.

Bullocks Wilshire, a 1929 Art Deco landmark, faces uncertain future as retail consolidations leave grand department stores abandoned across the nation, though preservation efforts seek new uses for these architectural treasures.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

A Look Inside Walmart's 10 Most Unusual and Interesting Locations

Walmart adapts store designs, services, and product assortments worldwide to fit local cultures, urban spaces, and consumer preferences.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

The Space That Helps You Shop Better | Neighbourhood Watch

Better Things is an independent retail space in Forest Hill showcasing over 180 indie brands across ceramics, jewelry, homeware, and accessories, with rotating stock and pop-up opportunities for makers.
Real estate
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Pixel8 wins brief for five shopping centres

Pixel8 was appointed by Warner Estate to provide design and marketing services for five northwest England shopping centres.
#commercial-real-estate
Marketing
fromRetail Brew
2 months ago

Gen Alpha loves brick-and-mortar retail. Here's what they want when they shop.

Gen Alpha already wields major household influence and spending power, prefers in-store experiences, fluently blends digital and physical engagement, and demands co-creation with brands.
#san-francisco-centre
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Publix Feature Changed The Grocery Store Landscape Forever - Tasting Table

The shelves were lined with different products than what you'll now find at your local market, and $10 worth of groceries had a very different look - and bulk - to it. Beyond changes in products and costs, the feel of the store also wouldn't have been the same. Not, at least, until one Florida grocery store completely redefined the shopping experience with a simple addition that made everything a whole lot more pleasant: air conditioning.
Food & drink
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This City Was Named the Best Place to Live in the Northeast-and It's a Vibrant Suburb of New Jersey

Clifton, New Jersey ranks top in the Northeast for livability because of NYC proximity, strong schools, abundant parks, arts, transit access, and healthy housing values.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Notorious dead mall in Westminster is on track for redevelopment

In recent weeks, videos have circulated on social media showing rampant paint tagging and destruction inside the structure that was a cultural touchstone in the Orange County city of Westminster for decades after it opened in 1974. In its heyday, the mall was a gathering spot when there were few other places to hang out. It was where kids found the latest fashions and where "mall rats" roamed in packs after school.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

New York developer buys Melrose Place shops

While developer Zach Vella was negotiating the recent purchase valued at about $30 million, former child stars turned fashion designers Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen agreed to rent space in his three-building complex in the 8400 block of Melrose Place for the first outlet of their luxury apparel line, the Row.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Sherman Oaks Galleria Renovation

Douglas, Emmett & Co. realized that the best development is one that is embraced by the community and is approved quickly (time is money). Many developers come to a community and believe they can mislead the community or get approval without community support.
Los Angeles
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Eye on the Hills: Hula store closing in Oakland's Montclair district

One of the most recognizable clothing stores in Oakland's Montclair district is closing, with a slow roll-out of discounts until the merchandise is liquidated or someone offers to buy the shop. Andrea Faber is looking for a buyer for her popular Montclair Village shop Hula. In lieu of a buyer meanwhile, the shop is slowly discounting and liquidating its women's clothing and accessories. (Ginny Prior for Bay Area News Group) Andrea Faber opened Hula at 6136 La Salle Ave. in 1997 after previously serving customers in Berkeley with a business on College Avenue for 19 years.
US news
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
35 years ago

SOUTHEAST AREA'S TOP 10 SHOPPING CENTERS : Pico Rivera Plaza Gives Redevelopment a Boost

Pico Rivera Plaza transformed a blighted commercial area into the city's first major shopping center, catalyzing further retail development and becoming a proven success for the local Redevelopment Agency.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Troubled Moreno Valley Mall closed for safety violations

Portions of the two-level, 1.1-million-square-foot mall were deemed unsafe by county and state fire inspectors who recommended the city shut them down "until all live-saving measures are addressed," the city said in a statement.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Vacant Bay Area Neiman Marcus at suburban mall to be site of luxury restaurant

In an earnings call on Nov. 6, 2024, Douglas J. Healey, senior executive vice president of leasing for Macerich, which owns the mall, announced that RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) had signed a lease to take over the 50,000-square-foot building at 1000 S. Main St. Neiman Marcus closed the prominent corner location in 2021 after filing for bankruptcy the year before.
East Bay real estate
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

H Mart plans flagship multi-level store with a food hall in Fremont

H Mart will open a two-level, 98,000-square-foot flagship in Fremont featuring a ground-floor grocery and second-floor food hall, restaurants, bar, and communal spaces.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Glassell Park's future looks greener and livelier

Rancho San Rafael, a 36,000-acre Spanish land grant from 1784, became the foundation for Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods including Atwater Village, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glassell Park after being partitioned in 1871.
Real estate
fromInquirer.com
1 month ago

A suburban office park in Chester County is getting converted to apartments. Is it a sign of things to come?

Suburban office-to-residential conversions remain limited due to unfavorable building layouts, remote locations, and restrictive zoning regulations that prioritize office development over housing.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Vacant Walgreens on prominent Oakland corner may become a Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet appears to be opening a new store on a prominent corner of Oakland's popular Temescal neighborhood, as first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle (the Chronicle and SFGATE are both owned by Hearst but have separate newsrooms). The Emeryville-based discount grocery chain has applied for a liquor license at 5055 Telegraph Ave., according to records at the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
East Bay real estate
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Retail Shouldn't Be Scary - Here's How to Make It Work for You

Like most founders, the early days of my company were very much geared towards solving a real problem. I wanted to create products to fill a market gap a loved one had personally experienced: finding effective, holistic and affordable solutions to common foot conditions like bunions. Product development and direct-to-consumer sales were my initial focus as CEO, but as the brand grew and I began to recognize the inherent potential in what we were building, retail expansion became a natural progression.
E-Commerce
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

East Bay retail and dining hub in swanky neighborhood faces foreclosure

Blackhawk Plaza is deteriorating, losing tenants including Draeger's Market, and faces lawsuits, potential receivership, and loan foreclosure tied to owner Ramanujan Group.
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