Retail - Specialty Stores News
Primark stores arriving in Texas, Indiana
July 14, 2026
Primark, an international fashion retailer, will open its seventh Texas store, at Willowbrook Mall in Houston on July 16, and its first store in the state of…
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Saks strategy is high-end shopping, white-glove service
July 10, 2026
Now that it has officially exited bankruptcy, Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, aims to focus on…
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Toys R Us Canada selling store leases to Ontario company
July 9, 2026
Toys R Us Canada is selling 10 store leases to Putman, an Ontario-based company owned by Doug Putnam.
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Self-service floral vending machine fills a gap
July 7, 2026
An Ohio florist has expanded her business beyond a traditional storefront by launching a floral vending machine at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in…
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Perfume vending getting popular in Japan
July 6, 2026
Japanese fragrance companies are expanding beyond traditional retail channels to attract new customers through personalized consultations and self-service…
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Bath & Body Works finds a home at Ulta Beauty
July 2, 2026
Ulta Beauty shoppers will find a curated selection of Bath & Body Works items across home fragrance and body care at select Ulta Beauty store locations…
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Tractor Supply Company acquires veterinary services business VIP Petcare
June 12, 2026
Tractor Supply Company, a rural lifestyle retailer, has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare from PetIQ, a Bansk Group company.
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Boot Barn taps Aptos One for mobile POS
May 20, 2026
Boot Barn, a lifestyle retailer, is deploying the Aptos One mobile-first point of sale solution across its 500-plus U.S. locations.
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Ulta Beauty joins Uber Eats platform
May 13, 2026
Ulta Beauty is now on Uber Eats, offering its beauty essentials nationwide.
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Rack Room Shoes names Mike Edwards as CEO
May 11, 2026
Rack Room Shoes has named Mike Edwards as CEO following the retirement of Mark Lardie who led the footwear retailer for 14 years.
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Bookstore promos shop with vending machine
May 5, 2026
A book vending machine has launched at Krog Street Market in Atlanta, according to a Secret Atlanta report, offering readers a convenient way to pick up books…
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Ikea opening LA store, expanding Southern California footprint
April 15, 2026
Ikea plan to open its first store in the city of Los Angeles this spring.
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Huck’s Market deploys Tote POS platform
April 14, 2026
Huck's Market, a c-store chain with 135 locations across the Midwest, has begun deploying Tote's AI-native POS platform with an initial launch in Carmi, Ill.
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Sally Beauty debuts TikTok Shop
March 27, 2026
Beauty retailer Sally Beauty has launched Sally Beauty on TikTok Shop.
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Pandora taps Hardis Supply Chain for supply chain modernization
March 26, 2026
Pandora, one of the world's largest jewelry retailers, has partnered with Hardis Supply Chain, which offers supply chain software technology, to undertake a…
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Costco to be anchor store for Maryland mixed-use district
March 13, 2026
Costco aims to open a wholesale location at VIVA White Oak, a 280-acre mixed use district in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Fortunoff Backyard Store opening showroom on Long Island
March 11, 2026
Outdoor furniture retailer Fortunoff Backyard Store plans to open a new 9,600-square-foot location in Huntington Station, Long Island.
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Michaels expands loyalty program, enhances rewards perks
March 5, 2026
Craft retailer Michaels is expanding its loyalty program with the debut of a new 9% rewards tier for its most loyal customers.
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True Beauty Lashes taps Perfect Corp. for personalized lash recommendation
March 4, 2026
True Beauty Lashes has partnered with Perfect Corp., an AI and augmented reality beauty and fashion technology, to power LashLovr, a personalized lash matching…
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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming expands private label to boost retail experience
February 26, 2026
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has expanded its retail experience with toys, treats and even cosmetics.
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