Zara recently opened a “white box” concept store in the Chicago suburb of Skokie. This new flagship is a two-story, 28,000-square-foot space that boasts a minimalist and modern design, equipped with the latest omnichannel integrations. This store represents Zara’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence…
Late this winter Coach opened a revitalized flagship location on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile – the new store, dubbed ‘Coach Play’, invites customers to explore its array of apparel, shoes, bags, and small accessories alongside a robust personalization bar, where customers can add a custom touch…
H&M opened its first rotating style store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in November 2022. The concept departs from the traditional H&M store footprint – as the name suggests, the store’s concept and design rotate every six weeks. The 7,000 square foot store is entirely immersive, inviting…
Bloomingdale’s debuted its second small-format concept, Bloomie’s, in early November at the Westfield Old Orchard shopping center in Chicagoland (the first location opened in Virginia in 2021). Bloomie’s experience-driven format departs from the traditional department store model by challenging the idea that bigger is better….
Industry veteran Victoria’s Secret recently announced it will acquire digitally native lingerie brand Adore Me for $400 million. Victoria’s Secret is the world’s largest lingerie specialty retailer, operating 1,350 retail stores globally. Adore Me on the other hand was launched as a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand…
Since the founding of Lululemon in 1998, the rise of athletic apparel, or “athleisure” has been redefining the fashion industry. Lululemon continues to innovate within many product categories, including women’s and men’s apparel and accessories for yoga, training, running, on-the-move (OTM), and “woman-first” footwear. Joining…
Luxury resellers are increasingly focused on developing the in-store experience to win in the growing $26 billion luxury resale space As we continue to observe post-pandemic recovery in physical retail traffic and in-store spending, several luxury resellers have opted to expand their physical footprints. The…
Globally, plus size fashion is a $178B market; retailers like Old Navy and Victoria’s Secret are disrupting the plus size fashion narrative by revising their pricing, merchandising and garment construction practices and introducing a diverse cohort of brand ambassadors respectively. While these changes are certainly…
McMillanDoolittle’s Amanda Lai joined an expert panel on TD Ameritrade Network to discuss the outlook for Nike (NKE) ahead of its fourth quarter earnings release. Lai cites Nike’s long-term strategy of investing in e-commerce, scaling back wholesale partnerships, and leveraging customer data as drivers of the…
