Forecasts of a highly competitive year suggests a spin-off strategy
Stores devote more square footage to higher end products, cutting edge brands
New stores integrate local accents into design
Industry news for the week of May 18, 2009
Still planning more than 20 stores openings in fiscal year
Still waiting FTC approval for Wild Oats Markets acquisition
Store will feature new format for gamers
New York
Taking over Hickey Freeman’s vacated space
Same-store sales remain positive
Ingo Wilts will handle design and visual merchandising
Same-store sales drop 9 percent
Second consecutive month of declines
Economy forces developer to postpone retail project
Plans new grocery concept in 100 stores in 2009
Retailer will partner mainly with hospitals this time around
SoHo location is third men’s concept location
New design to be tested, then rolled out to East Coast and Ohio stores
Retail development in Phoenix met with ongoing delays
Industry news for the week of May 11, 2009