Retail - Specialty Stores News
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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Minky Couture selects Domo AI, data products platform to boost operational visibility
February 19, 2026
Minky Couture, a Utah-based luxury blanket retailer, will deploy the Domo AI and Data Products Platform to strengthen operational visibility.
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Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
February 18, 2026
Eddie Bauer, a retail sportswear company, has filed for bankruptcy driven by a shift in consumer preferences.
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Stanton Optical opens in 4 Staples stores
February 17, 2026
Stanton Optical is opening its first four "store-in-store" locations inside Staples stores in the Philadelphia area.
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1-800-Flowers.com joins Instacart app
February 12, 2026
1-800-Flowers.com has joined the Instacart app, providing delivery from more than 700 participating florists across the 1-800-Flowers.com network.
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The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops now home for Wahlburgers locations
February 6, 2026
Wahlburgers, the burger chain founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg, announced a major national expansion strategy, including partnerships with…
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Kendra Scott taps Chris Blakeslee as CEO
January 23, 2026
Kendra Scott Design has appointed Chris Blakeslee as CEO.
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Woof Gang enjoys robust sales, footprint growth
January 20, 2026
Pet grooming brand Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming saw a 25% year over year sales boost in 2025 and doubled its footprint in three years.
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Luxury vintage retailer deploys Digital Wave platform for systems upgrade
January 12, 2026
What Goes Around Comes Around, a vintage luxury retailer, is deploying the Digital Wave Technology ONE Platform as part of a digital modernization strategy.
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Woof Gang debuts app for booking, managing appointments
November 19, 2025
Woof Gang, the fourth largest pet retailer in the U.S., has launched its first-ever app that lets customers book, manage and confirm grooming appointments.
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Designs Direct renews Digital Wave Technology partnership
November 14, 2025
Designs Direct, a home décor designer and manufacturer, has renewed its partnership with Digital Wave Technology, which provides AI-native enterprise solutions.
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Tommy Bahama taps Aptos ONE for next-gen retail experience
November 13, 2025
Tommy Bahama is deploying the Aptos One mobile point-of-sale application to enhance the guest experience, optimize store operations and support growth…
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