Retail Stores

Retail sales jumped significantly in May, showing strong increases both month-over-month and year-over-year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.35 percent seasonally adjusted month-over-month and up 3.03 percent unadjusted YoY in May, according to…

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to an annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second highest figure in the survey’s history and on par with last year’s record of $22.9 billion. Half of consumers plan to purchase…

Floor & Decor, a retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, recently opened its first-ever New York City store. The 129,000 square foot warehouse-format store marks the company’s first official entry into the five boroughs, and continues its brick-and-mortar expansion. In an exclusive interview with Total Retail, Jerry McVeigh, vice president of PRO services, Floor & Decor,…

The TJX Cos. Inc. CEO Ernie Herrman wants to capture additional market share around the world, and he plans to do so by opening more store locations. “We are convinced that significant market share opportunities remain across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia over the long term," Herrman told analysts on Wednesday during the off-price…

After a few turbulent years, the stage has been set for retail’s in-store resurgence — fueled by technology. According to Gartner, retailers are continuing to invest in technology to engage with customers in-store and online — and find new audiences in the process. This spending will focus on marketing and IT functions to target new…

In recent years, the retail world has witnessed a remarkable transformation, particularly within the realm of shopping malls. Despite the challenges posed by the e-commerce boom, top-tier malls have defied expectations, recording strong leasing volumes and experiencing steady rent growth. So, what’s driving this resurgence? Traditionally viewed as mere shopping destinations, malls are undergoing a…

Retail sales grew modestly from the month before in April, but a shift in the timing of Easter appeared to be behind a slight year-over-year decline, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 0.26 percent seasonally…

rue21, a mainstay of malls across America, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will close all of its stores. In a filing last week with U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware, rue21 said it will close its roughly 540 stores over the next two months and hold going-out-of-business sales. It will…

Shopping centers have proved their resilience over the past couple of years, staging an impressive comeback following the back-to-back challenges of COVID restrictions and inflation. But although foot traffic is bouncing back, shopping habits are changing — and leading malls are trying new tactics to draw consumers through their doors. Analyzing location intelligence metrics for…

In an era when online shopping dominates the retail landscape, Beyoncé's new hit single, LEVII'S JEANS, is proving that the right cultural moment, fueled by star power, can still drive fans to brick-and-mortar stores in droves. According to data from geospatial insights company pass_by, Levi's stores across the U.S. witnessed a remarkable 19.87 percent surge…