Store Design & Layout News & Media

Meijer opens Michigan supercenter

October 5, 2026

Supermarket chain Meijer has opened a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Southeast Michigan.

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Michael Kors debuts Netherlands store

September 21, 2026

Michael Kors, an apparel and accessories brand, has opened a store in Leidschendam in the Netherlands.

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Carters launching concept store in Michigan

September 9, 2026

Children's apparel retailer Carters plans to launch a concept store in The Village Of Rochester Hills in Rochester Hills, Mich., by year's end. The Village of…

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Target launching beauty studio promising elevated shopping experience

September 8, 2026

Target Corporation will launch the Target Beauty Studio, a beauty destination featuring a curated assortment of more than 1,600 products. The studios will open…

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Buc-ee’s traffic tops 210M annual trips

September 2, 2026

Convenience and fuel retailer Buc-ee's has hit a big benchmark — more than 210 million annual trips, according to a Numerator report.

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Topgolf, Family Entertainment Group team up to create exceptional guest experiences

September 2, 2026

Family Entertainment Group, a national developer and operator of entertainment experiences, is partnering with Topgolf to create exceptional guest experiences…

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Costco opening in Ontario beach town, Buffalo store plans move forward

August 25, 2026

Costco is getting reading to open a warehouse in Wasaga Beach, an Ontario beach town.

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Target sales reveal growth boosted by tariff refunds

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Target beat street expectations with its Q2 earnings but CEO Michael Fiddelke said there is still important work ahead.

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Nordstrom expanding off-price retail footprint

August 11, 2026

Nordstrom will open 20 stores by Nov. 5 with the first two launching Aug. 20.

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Best Buy CEO talks AI, small-format focus

August 10, 2026

Best Buy CEO Jason Bonfig, slated to take the helm from current chief Corie Barry this coming fall, is focused on enhancing the customer experience and the…

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Topgolf debuts prototype venue in Wisconsin

August 5, 2026

Topgolf will open its first location in Wisconsin on August 14 and the golf entertainment venue will feature the company's newest store prototype.

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Fossil closing up to 15 stores in footprint reduction strategy

July 31, 2026

Fossil Group is planning to shutter up to 15 stores as part of a turnaround plan focused on profitability and costs.

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Michaels debuts experiential store format

July 27, 2026

Craft retailer Michaels is debuting an experiential store format featuring hubs for creativity and celebration.

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Costco expansion strategy delivering on more than one front

July 17, 2026

Costco, which saw Q3 2026 sales hit $71 billion, representing a 12% spike year over year, is reaping rewards on a few fronts due to its $250 billion strategy.

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Target targets inclusive design within guest experience

July 17, 2026

Target is integrating inclusive design principles across merchandising, store environments, product development and digital experiences.

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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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American Eagle Outfitters signs flagship lease

June 24, 2026

American Eagle Outfitters has signed a lease for a new flagship store at 600 North Michigan Avenue, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Ontario Street…

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Target remodel strategy ramping up

June 24, 2026

Target is ramping up remodels this year and describes the strategy as a bigger transformation for our stores than at any point in the past decade," according…

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Smarter stores: How location intelligence is enhancing retail CX

by Anand Ramchandran — Marketing Strategy and Data Analytics, Mapsted

For retail leaders managing a growing store network, the focus is no longer just on driving footfall—it is about what that traffic actually delivers.

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Publix buys out shopping center landlord

June 4, 2026

Publix Super Markets has purchased a shopping center where one of its Boynton Beach locations is housed for $78 million, according to a Connect CRE report.

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