Within just three weeks, Vancouver-founded women’s apparel brand Aritzia has opened three new flagships: SoHo (NYC) on November 26, Michigan Avenue (Chicago) on November 30, and Fifth Avenue (NYC) on December 16. These flagship locations serve as ultimate brand destinations. Aritzia’s US Geographic Expansion Strategy…
We’re back with our annual guide to the top trends and brands to watch in the new year. Our team of retail experts curated a list of over 60 must-have brands across 12 categories. Happy shopping! Gear for Outdoor Recreation: For nature enthusiasts, items to…
London-based women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty has returned to U.S. brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of two new stores this past weekend: one in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., and the other in Chicago, located in the Southport Corridor. Our team visited the Chicago store to better…
A slew of new stores have opened during October and November – just in time for holiday shopping! Several retailers are establishing their first locations in the city, and as a Chicago-based firm, we’re excited to see this expansion. Contact us to learn more about our Study…
In the ever-evolving retail landscape, the ability to harness data effectively can truly set retailers and brands apart. At their recent Inspire event in Northwest Arkansas, Walmart Data Ventures showcased how retailers can transform their first-party data into powerful insights that drive sales and enhance…
Amazon recently opened its first small-format grocery store, Amazon Grocery, in Downtown Chicago. The 3,800-square-foot location offers a streamlined, 3,500 SKU assortment of convenience and grocery basics. The first-of-its-kind concept is located on the ground floor of the One Chicago building at 3 W. Chicago…
Our McMillanDoolittle team attended the inaugural Shoptalk Fall conference in Chicago from October 16-18. This event is the latest addition to Hyve Group’s portfolio, which also includes Groceryshop, Shoptalk Europe, and Shoptalk Spring. Shoptalk focuses on digital and technology innovation. The theme for Shoptalk Fall…
McMillanDoolittle partnered with Shoptalk Fall, a premier conference for consumer brands and retailers, to host the inaugural “Shopwalks” store tours in Chicago. The event brought together more than 50 senior retail leaders to visit flagship stores including Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Ralph Lauren, and Eataly on…
On Running opened its seventh and largest U.S. location in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood this past weekend, marking the brand’s latest flagship store in the United States. On Disrupts the $174 Billion Global Athletic Footwear Market Founded in 2010, On is a Swiss performance sportswear…
Walmart hosted its eleventh annual Open Call event this past week in Bentonville, Arkansas. The event brings together selected innovators, creators, and business owners for an opportunity to meet with Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants. Entrepreneurs pitch their USA made, grown, or assembled products to…
