Mall Deep Dive - 2021 Yearly Review

The pandemic seems to have reinvigorated consumer demand for the mall experience, with 2021 foot traffic data proving once again that malls still play an important role in the broader retail landscape.

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TJX maintains momentum in Q4 with gains across divisions; to open 90 U.S. stores

TJX Companies ended the year on a strong note, with earnings and sales well above expectations as customers bought more goods across all its store banners.

As of April 29, 2023, TJX Cos. operated a total of 4,865 stores.

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Survey: Luxury shoppers to keep spending; crave personalization

Despite economic uncertainty, a majority of luxury shoppers plan to spend the same or more this year.

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Forever 21 reportedly closing HQ and laying off workers

The troubles continue for embattled fast-fashion retailer Forever 21.

Sustainable Design at Tanger Outlets: A WELL-Certified Initiative

Tanger Outlets Deer Park achieves WELL Building Institute’s Health & Safety Rating with XLERATOR Dryers.

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Why AI will be retail’s unsung hero in 2025

Experiential retail "trends" like smart fitting rooms and gamification captured a lot of attention at the 2025 edition of NRF: Retail's Big Show.
QVC Group, CEO agree on new contract

QVC Group, Inc. has reached a deal to keep its chief executive in place until 2027.
Instacart integrates FoodStorm order management system with kiosks

Instacart is expanding the reach of its FoodStorm order management solution.
5-Hour Energy partners with Flavor Flav in daylight savings giveaway

A leading energy drink brand and a rap legend are teaming up to help consumers adjust to daylight savings time with a special free product.
Books-A-Million names new CIO

The nation’s second-largest book retailer has promoted a company veteran to its C-suite.
Saks Global to shutter Neiman Marcus Dallas flagship March 31

Rumors of the Neiman Marcus downtown Dallas store avoiding closure are greatly exaggerated.
J.McLaughlin CEO to take reins of J.Jill

Women’s apparel retailer J.Jill has found its next chief executive.
Parent of Ugg and Hoka AI-enables workforce management

Deckers Brands is automating key workforce management tasks and supporting management decisions with data.
Ollie's acquires 40 more Big Lots leases; eyes 75 total openings in 2025

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is continuing its acquisition of former Big Lots leases.

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Mall Deep Dive - 2021 Yearly Review

TJX maintains momentum in Q4 with gains across divisions; to open 90 U.S. stores

Survey: Luxury shoppers to keep spending; crave personalization

Forever 21 reportedly closing HQ and laying off workers

Sustainable Design at Tanger Outlets: A WELL-Certified Initiative

Why AI will be retail’s unsung hero in 2025

QVC Group, CEO agree on new contract

Instacart integrates FoodStorm order management system with kiosks

5-Hour Energy partners with Flavor Flav in daylight savings giveaway

Books-A-Million names new CIO

Saks Global to shutter Neiman Marcus Dallas flagship March 31

J.McLaughlin CEO to take reins of J.Jill

Parent of Ugg and Hoka AI-enables workforce management

Ollie's acquires 40 more Big Lots leases; eyes 75 total openings in 2025

Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

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Nominations Open: CSA's Retail's Top Women Awards

Mall Deep Dive - 2021 Yearly Review

TJX maintains momentum in Q4 with gains across divisions; to open 90 U.S. stores

Survey: Luxury shoppers to keep spending; crave personalization

Forever 21 reportedly closing HQ and laying off workers

Why AI will be retail’s unsung hero in 2025

QVC Group, CEO agree on new contract

Instacart integrates FoodStorm order management system with kiosks

5-Hour Energy partners with Flavor Flav in daylight savings giveaway

Books-A-Million names new CIO

Saks Global to shutter Neiman Marcus Dallas flagship March 31

J.McLaughlin CEO to take reins of J.Jill

Parent of Ugg and Hoka AI-enables workforce management

Ollie's acquires 40 more Big Lots leases; eyes 75 total openings in 2025