Continued demand produces record low vacancy rates.
Potential staffing shortages this summer are the top concern for retailers, followed by global events and banking sector issues.
Luxury brands help push vacancy rates to post-pandemic lows.
The inaugural exhibition will run through May 20.
However, Macy’s Inc. plans to open more Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores.
To better appeal to Gen Z and Gen Alpha shoppers, the retailer assembled new brand ambassadors to drive content and marketing.
The 650 remodeled and 150 new stores will reflect the superstore’s “Store of the Future” concept.
Temporary store in SoHo showcases apparel brand’s latest collection.
Despite overall jobs gain in U.S. economy, stores sector fell.
Direct-to-consumer sales forecast to grow more than twice as fast as those of stores.
New CEO leads charge to bring layout, merchandise shifts to year-end shopping.
Such locales its growth engine going forward, retailer says.
“The 2024 honorees showcase the depth, diversity and ingenuity found throughout the retail industry.”
AI and personalization expected to drive sector’s expansion.
Both retailers say adding help enhances their shoppers’ experiences.
Sector added 650,000 square feet of space last year.
A quintet of cutting-edge spaces from Frame magazine reflect why some malls are making a comeback.
Two American companies – Amazon and Chewy – make the category’s top 10.
Jobs level in retail unchanged in August.
Insistence on remote-only posts limits career options, survey shows.
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