Retailers win by continually enticing, exciting, and surprising consumers with innovative, creative, and new experiences. McMillanDoolittle always stays attuned to the latest innovation trends and shares insights to help our clients stay ahead. We invite our retail readers to discover the latest publication by the…
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…
Wayfair opened the doors to its first-ever brick-and-mortar store yesterday in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, IL. Located in the revitalized Edens Plaza, the massive, two-level store spans 150,000 sq. ft. of space previously occupied by the department store Carson Pirie Scott. Described by the…
Announcing the release of the second edition of our Global Executive Research Whitepaper Our latest global publication captures the year’s unique retail challenges and opportunities from the point of view of global retail executives. Co-published by our international Ebeltoft alliance and the World Retail Congress,…
Immerse your teams in our 1-day strategy workshop to build a strong foundation to integrate digital-first concepts, tools, and processes enabling digital business transformation Today’s Consumers Demand an Integrated Leadership Approach At McMillanDoolittle, we believe there’s never been a better time to invest in your…
Target will launch its new paid membership program next month alongside a revamped loyalty program. In addition, Target just announced it will be expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint by an additional 300 stores with a refreshed store experience over the next 10 years. The newly announced…
Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro in early February, marking the onset of the “era of spatial computing”. To explore the implications this holds for brands and retailers, our team at McMillanDoolittle demoed the device at the Apple Store located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. For…
McMillanDoolitle recently released our 19th edition of Retail Innovations, an annual examination of the year’s most compelling themes driving global retail forward captured by cutting-edge concepts. For our third #ThemeThursday, we feature retail juggernaut IKEA’s recent alternative concepts in Copenhagen and Madrid that exemplify one…
Mark your calendars, as February 22nd is GELF LA 2024, our annual gathering of our west coast community of international retail executives. The program theme for GELF LA 2024 is Driving Global Growth by Meeting Customers Where They Shop. As always, GELF speakers will deliver an energetic and…
The 2024 Big Show Came Back with a Bang Last week, McMillanDoolittle participated in the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual Big Show in New York City. With over 1,000 exhibitors and 40,000 attendees, the well-attended 2024 event did not disappoint with its cutting-edge technology, a…
