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BEDGEAR is presenting new retail theater displays driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that focus on personalized shopper experiences. Several significant enhancements have been made to its interactive retail theater displays. The PillowID Finder, provides results that include pillow size and fabric technology as well as multi-language support. Another interactive display called the Fitting Room is […]
Avocado Green Mattress recently opened its newest Experience Center in Seattle. The space reflects the ideal version of a home: warm, welcoming, comfortable, inclusive. The store showcases Avocado’s natural, eco-luxury mattresses and furniture, as well as apparel from its sustainable fashion line Hass, and Reed + Gwen’s clean beauty rituals. “We are excited to be […]
Duck Donuts is sweetening the deal for its customers with the deployment of Samsung Kiosks in its locally owned and operated franchise shops across the U.S. The Samsung Kiosk, powered by GRUBBRR, will give customers the ability to submit orders automatically, helping to streamline back-end operations while also providing a more seamless purchasing experience. “Adding […]
Krispy Kreme and its partner Shaquille O’Neal announced that construction of an all-new shop on the site of its historic Ponce de Leon location in Atlanta is underway, after the original shop built nearly six decades ago was destroyed by arson in 2021. The Hot Light shop will serve Krispy Kreme’s classic menu, including hot […]
Beyond Yoga, recently acquired by Levi Strauss, has opened its first store in Santa Monica, CA. The 4,000 sq. ft. store will showcase all of its category offerings for the first time including active, lifestyle, maternity, sleepwear, extended sizing, men’s and toddler leggings. Opening the first store in Los Angeles is a natural location for […]
Southern California-inspired activewear brand Vuori has opened its first New York City flagship. The store, located in the SoHo neighborhood stands as the brand’s first East Coast flagship and will offer consumers the full range of Vuori’s men’s and women’s performance apparel. Located in a historic cast iron building featuring a modern and clean design, […]
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers has added popular footwear and apparel retailer Allbirds to its retail lineup. Tanger Outlets Phoenix is the first Allbirds location at a Tanger center, further diversifying the company’s portfolio to include more options for eco-friendly fashion lovers. Tanger continues to build on its commitment to expand its assortment of offerings, setting […]
Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG (a division of Deckers Brands), has launched Feel House, a multi-sensory community space dedicated to making self-expression comfortable for all. Initially introduced as a public relations concept, Feel House has returned as consumer-facing retail pop-ups in Brooklyn, New York; Chengdu, China; and Seongsu-dong, Seoul, South Korea, so that UGG […]
Staples Canada and Bell have announced a multi-year exclusive agreement to sell Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile wireless and wireline services through Staples stores across Canada for consumers and small businesses. Starting in late spring 2023, customers can shop for Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile products and services at in-store kiosks within Staples […]
&Pizza was looking for a strategic partner to help them create unique and exciting design concepts on a site-by-site basis. As a partner, Big Red Rooster, (www.bigredrooster.com), a Chicago-headquartered design firm, brought a dynamic mix of architects, designers, and project managers to work closely with &Pizza and develop different designs based on locations, landlord requirements, […]
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), has opened its newest location in Laguna Niguel, CA. The new restaurant opening is part of the brand’s multi-year growth plan which includes increasing its presence in core markets, expanding domestic and international franchising, growing the brand’s licensing presence, and driving profitable guest traffic through menu innovation, CPK Rewards and increased […]
Lucid Group has opened a new Studio location in the Seaport District in Boston, MA. Following the Boston location, another location will open at the Gate at Manhasset on Long Island, NY. These Studio openings will mark 26 Studio and service center locations open in North America. “Our Studios in Boston and Manhasset will increase […]
VinFast officially opened its first Canadian store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The VinFast Store network in Canada is part of VinFast’s go-to-market strategy, with a network of locations to build personalized relationships with Canadian customers. Designed to convey the “Future of Mobility” theme, VinFast Yorkdale is created with futuristic and minimalist design […]
David’s Bridal plans to debut a new store format in select locations. The retailer anticipates 30 new format stores in 2023 including 12 brand new locations. The retailer strategically developed a newly updated store layout that caters to one-on-one customer experiences. The enhancements create a completely personalized and interactive shopping experience for customers of any […]
Vow’d Weddings recently worked with Chute Gerdeman, a Westerville, OH-headquartered design firm, (www.chutegerdeman.com), to redefine the bridal experience. The goal was to create an atmosphere of joy. Bright colors, confetti, decor, shaping, and meaningful wall coverings encapsulate the store in this celebratory, imaginative feel. The space is open for all brides to connect and create […]
Tanishq, an Indian jewelry brand, has launched its first store in the U.S. in New Jersey. The brand aims to meet the evolving needs of Indian Americans, who comprise 4.35% of the state’s total population and are 387,000 strong. The 3,750+ sq. ft., two-story showroom in Iselen, NJ, offers 6,500 unique designs in 18 and […]
gorjana, the Southern California-based jewelry brand known for its effortless and laid-back style, is continuing its nationwide retail expansion by opening a new retail location at Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, TX. The new 1,200 sq, ft, storefront at Domain NORTHSIDE will boast both indoor and outdoor spaces with coastal bungalow feels. The exterior area will […]
Immertia has launched a ground-breaking technology that transforms regular product packaging into interactive digitally enabled packaging. The platform, called Displai, (www.displai.io), uses augmented reality and smartphone technology to activate a hyper-realistic experience, where product packaging seemingly comes to life right in front of consumers’ eyes. Consumers scan product packaging with their smartphone, activating an augmented […]
Waterloo Sparkling Water, known for its authentic fruit flavors and lively carbonation, has launched Spiced Apple sparkling water as a limited-time-only (LTO) offering this fall. Waterloo’s all-new Spiced Apple flavor offers a nostalgic and unique fall experience, with a blend of crisp apple, aromatic spices, and sweet cider notes that transports you to an evening […]
Coates Group, (www.coatesgroup.com), has been named as McDonald’s single global Digital Menu Board (DMB) Content Management System (CMS) provider and one of two approved Digital Menu Board hardware providers alongside Acrelec Group. The five-year agreement will enable McDonald’s first, globally-standardized DMB solution. The comprehensive solution provides McDonald’s markets with Coates’ dynamic Switchboard™ CMS to power […]