Earlier this week, CVS opened a pharmacy-only store in Chicago at 2628 West Pershing Road, the first of nearly 20 such locations the company plans to roll out across the U.S. this year. The pharmacy-only stores average around 3,000 square feet, which is considerably smaller…
Chicago’s retail landscape continues to evolve this fall with two distinct additions: Kith, the New York-based luxury streetwear and lifestyle brand founded by designer Ronnie Fieg, and Jellycat, the British plush label known for its whimsical designs and cult social media following. Both openings underscore…
Last month, McMillanDoolittle partnered with Shoptalk to lead a premium/luxury–focused Shopwalk as part of the Shoptalk Fall conference in Chicago. Shopwalks are curated tours designed to bring retail executives closer to the cutting edge of store innovation. Our group, which included leaders from a diverse…
The second annual ShopTalk Fall conference took place last week here in Chicago, and for the second year running McMillanDoolittle was proud to partner with ShopTalk to host Shopwalk retail study tours. Back by popular demand, Shopwalks expanded from two tours last year to six…
As the retail landscape continues to shift, Chicago’s shopping malls are evolving to stay relevant in an increasingly omnichannel world. McMillanDoolittle Director Amanda Lai joined NPR’s Chicago affiliate, WBEZ, on Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons for a recent segment exploring why some Chicago shopping centers are…
As Chicago-based retail consultants, we closely monitor store openings across the city, especially when brands make their Chicago debut. Which neighborhood do they choose as their first home? Are they poised to connect with the Chicago customer? In this blog, we spotlight recent arrivals to…
Our McMillanDoolittle team braved the long wait times to visit the newest Harry Potter Shop. As Chicago-based consultants, we’re eager to see if this new store can continue to bring much-needed energy and excitement to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Take a virtual photo tour of the…
Long associated with traditional recliners and comfort, La-Z-Boy is actively repositioning itself as a lifestyle brand with a focus on modern aesthetics, evolving consumer preferences, and new retail experiences. As part of this transformation, the company has opened its first “Experiential Store” in Chicago’s Lincoln…
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…
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…
