Pleasing – Harry Styles’ beauty and lifestyle brand – recently arrived in Chicago with a retro, space-themed pop-up dubbed the “Pleasing AstroMilk Bar.” Located in Wicker Park, this imaginative and immersive pop-up introduces Pleasing’s latest product line – the AstroMilk nail polish collection, named for…
McMillanDoolittle has kept an eye on the trending categories of 2023, and we have you covered on the brands to watch in the new year. Consider this blog a resource for your holiday gift list, with great options geared toward a range of ages and…
We break down the latest in Gen Z and Millennial retail trends observed across recently opened Chicago locations from up-and-coming brands. At McMillanDoolittle, we always have our eye on the latest store openings and concepts as brands continue to strategically position themselves to deepen their…
Los Angeles has become a go-to city to visit outstanding retail concepts. McMillanDoolittle designs and leads immersive and inspirational retail study tours to help our clients stay on top of global retail innovation. (To learn more about how our team of retail experts can help…
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…
It’s no secret that brands, retailers, and American culture have long marketed and celebrated youth – often with the not-so-subtle implication that aging should be counteracted, reversed, or at least disguised. Ageism has long plagued US retail with a bias toward marketing and catering to…
Pinduoduo, one of China’s leading e-commerce platforms, launched its sister shopping platform, Temu, in the United States. The e-commerce giant did so quietly, making no public announcements on company platforms. While Temu is committed to offering customers a wide product assortment at competitive prices, it…
Trend Spotlight from RI 2022: House of Rituals Invites Guests on a Journey toward Mindfulness This week we are highlighting an immersive flagship concept from our recently published Retail Innovations 2022 report section entitled Engagement In-store. This includes companies that build and exemplify superior in-store…
Recent concepts from Charlotte Tilbury and Beautycounter reflect LA’s rise into an increasingly important global beauty market. Los Angeles has long been considered a leading market for health, wellness, and beauty. The sunny weather, proximity to the ocean and outdoor pursuits, and abundance of year-round…
