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Experiential Retail: Apollo 11 Simulation at Empire Outlets (SLIDESHOW)
The virtual reality display at New York City's only outlet mall marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's launch.
- 2 days ago 19 Jul 19, 9:30pm -
Tru Kids Brands to Bring Back Toys “R Us to Paramus, NJ and Houston
The first Toys “R Us stores will be located in The Galleria in Houston, a Simon Mall, and in Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 1:31pm -
Tower Commercial Forms New Cannabis Division
Tower CRE states that the launch of the new division was prompted by closing $50 million in cannabis-related retail and industrial transactions in the last 18 months with an additional $15 million in the pipeline that are expected to close by the end…
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 12:48pm -
KBS Plans Major Overhaul of Union Bank Plaza in DTLA
The investor is investing $20 million to update the property and launch and spec suit program.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 9:00am -
Weir's Plaza Kicks Off and Nabs Anchor Tenant
The mixed-use retail and office development in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood, broke ground at the beginning of this week and signed law firm Kirkland & Ellis to anchor with 65,986 square feet of office space.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:08am -
Bogota Mixed-Use Development Secures $60M Loan
PCD Development, a subsidiary of PCD Capital, LLC, and Saber are building a 421-unit luxury rental apartment community with supporting 8,000 square feet of retail space on a riverfront parcel at 238 West Fort Lee Road.
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 12:59pm -
AEW Capital Buys Newly Built Fort Myers Shopping Center for $49M
The 106,739-square-foot newly constructed retail center is 100% leased and is occupied by a diverse mix of eCommerce-resistant tenants.
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 11:58am -
SweetBay Town Center Selects SVN to Market Massive Project
PANAMA CITY, FL—The developer of one of the largest infill projects currently under construction in Florida—SweetBay Town Center in Panama City—has
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 11:38am -
City Picks Five Possible Sites for Future Casino
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced on Wednesday that the city has submitted five sites to be tested: Harborside (111th and the Bishop Ford Freeway); the former Michael Reese hospital (31st and Cottage Grove); Pershing & State; Roosevelt & Kost…
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 11:01am -
Historic Smith Tower Gets Rare LEED Platinum Certification
An old building requires forensic analysis to untangle layers of fixes and changes, identify what is/isn't working well, and determine the best optimization methods in order to earn LEED certification.
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 9:00am -

Chain Store Age

Walgreens tops on Disability Equality Index
For a third consecutive year, Walgreens has been given the top-score of 100% on the 2019 Disability Equality Index.Read More
- 3 days ago 18 Jul 19, 9:04pm -
The retail brands that connect most with customers on an emotional level are…
An online giant is tops when it comes to forming emotional bonds with customers.Read More
- 5 days ago 17 Jul 19, 5:45pm -
Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative, judicial developments-July 15
The city of Emeryville, Calif., raises its minimum wage to $16.30 per hour — the highest in the nation.Read More
- 6 days ago 15 Jul 19, 6:30pm -
Starbucks to stop selling newspapers
Starbucks Corp. is getting out of the newspaper business.Read More
- 10 days ago 12 Jul 19, 3:54pm -
Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative, judicial developments-July 8
Governor of Oregon likely to sign bill requiring 12 weeks of paid family leave, with program's cost split between employers and employees. Read More
- 14 days ago 8 Jul 19, 5:44pm -
Happy Fourth of July
The offices of Chain Store Age will be closed for Independence Day Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. Read More
- 20 days ago 2 Jul 19, 4:46pm -
Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related legislative, judicial developments-July 1
Connecticut governor signs bill mandating 12 weeks of family leave; has .5% payroll tax and covers 95% of wages not to exceed $900/week.Read More
- 20 days ago 1 Jul 19, 6:21pm -
Commentary: What LGBTQ+ Consumers Want Retailers to Know
If the global LGBTQ+ community was a country, it would be the fourth-largest economy in the world — an economy that insists on doing business on its own terms.Read More
- 21 days ago 1 Jul 19, 1:33pm -
Wayfair employees in walkout over sales to Texas detention camp
Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair is embroiled in controversy over its apparent sale of bedroom furniture to the operator of facilities for migrant children detained at the Texas border.Read More
- 25 days ago 26 Jun 19, 8:58pm -
Target going back to school — in-store and online
Target is ramping up its school credits as it gears up for back-to-school shopping.Read More
- 26 days ago 26 Jun 19, 4:56pm -

Retail Dive

Chewy narrows loss after IPO debut
The pet e-tailer reported net sales rose 45% to $1.1 billion in its first earnings release as a public company.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:50pm -
ThirdLove to open 1st retail store
The bra and underwear company will launch a 'fit experience' location in New York City that will be open through the end of 2019.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:47pm -
Gen Z has a thing for BOPIS
A recent survey found 58% of Gen Z shoppers have used buy online, pick up in-store for a purchase, and 60% said it was a factor in deciding where to shop.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:39pm -
WSJ: Amazon entices sellers to part with brands for as low as $10K
In exchange for increased visibility and other perks, businesses reportedly agree to be acquired at the e-commerce giant's discretion.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:19pm -
Reuters: J.C. Penney tackles debt restructuring
Financial advisers are on board to explore how to protect a long-running turnaround and avoid bankruptcy, according to the report.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:15pm -
Retail Therapy: Oscar Mayer wants you to relish its Wienermobile
The brand this week made some dreams come true by announcing the iconic hot-dog-on-wheels will be available for rent on Airbnb.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:12pm -
Saks Fifth Avenue opens new men's shoe space at its NYC flagship
The revamped area furthers Hudson's Bay Co.'s hopes that the $250 million renovation of its luxury department store might be a lifeline.
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 2:34pm -
Giant Eagle to pilot checkout-free shopping
The technology will include computer vision, artificial intelligence and cameras around the store to keep track of what customers are grabbing.
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 3:43pm -
Nordstrom faces backlash over Anniversary Sale early access
Tiered loyalty programs have emerged as a way to meaningfully reward customers. But there's confusion about Nordy Club's perks before the highly anticipated event officially begins.
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 3:00pm -
EBay may put up StubHub and Classifieds for sale
Unloading either business could challenge its already weaker marketplace, though analysts expressed confidence in those core operations.
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 2:58pm -