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  • New Stores from CaratLane, Cozey and Dylan’s Candy Bar
  • Target, Walmart vie for beauty customers
  • Mobility at the forefront: How mobile POS is redefining specialty retail

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vmsd.com /1 month ago

New Stores from CaratLane, Cozey and Dylan’s Candy Bar

Specialty retailers move into new geographic markets.

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retaildive.com /3 days ago

Target, Walmart vie for beauty customers

The retailers are investing in ways to court beauty consumers away from specialty retailers, trying new staffing models and remixing the merchandising assortment.

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retailcustomerexperience.com /3 weeks ago

Mobility at the forefront: How mobile POS is redefining specialty retail

Mobile POS is reshaping specialty retail at the moment of decision. Retailers are equipping associates to assist customers, complete transactions anywhere in the store and deliver...

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insurancebusinessmag.com /1 week ago

Westfield Specialty eyes scale in specialty push with strong Q1 result

Latest results signalled continuing expansion in US and international markets while holding underwriting discipline

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nrn.com /2 days ago

For Tommy Bahama, restaurants and retail are a potent pairing

The clothing company has carved out a unique niche in casual dining with its combination of retail stores and restaurants.

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

Belk introduces BeautySpace shop-in-shops to select stores

The collaboration will feature brands like IGK, Oak Essentials and Malin + Goetz in stores, with a broader assortment available online.

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vmsd.com /1 month ago

When Hospitality Meets Retail

Whether through shots of espresso or whiskey, retailers have a new role: hospitality.

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vmsd.com /1 month ago

MartinPatrick 3 to Be Honored as “Retailer of the Year | Specialty Store” at the 2026 MR Awards

Minneapolis-based luxury retailer recognized for redefining experiential retail.

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staradvertiser.com /1 month ago

iShoppes takes over DFS airport retail sites with heavy focus on local brands

International Shoppes is rolling out the most locally focused retail program in its airport portfolio, with local vendors accounting for about 60% of its merchandise now offered at...

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

The Weekly Closeout: Reebok returns to hockey, Nordstrom Local expands

The athletics retailer is reentering the category through a deal with Wholesale Sports. Meanwhile, the department store is growing its footprint in California. 

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

The Weekly Closeout: Pat McGrath Labs exits bankruptcy, GameStop bets on ‘retro’

The cosmetics company forged a deal with GDA Luma, while the gaming retailer is expanding its assortment of older products nationwide.

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outsidetheboxmom.com /1 month ago

Exploring Niche E-Commerce: From Pet Supplies to Collectibles

The Strategic Advantage of Niche E-Commerce Retail The e-commerce landscape is constantly evolving. In a crowded digital marketplace, simply selling a wide range of products often...

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inc.com /1 month ago

The Store of the Future

Retailers prioritizing experience over function gaining an advantage.

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vmsd.com /2 weeks ago

Whole Foods Sets Smaller-Format Stores in 3 New Markets

Specialty grocer to open Daily Shops in Boston, Chicago and Philly.

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retaildive.com /1 week ago

Michaels boosts party supplies by 60%, opens DIY bars

The crafts retailer is adding more than 600 new items this year as it works to capture market share left behind by Joann and Party City.

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njbiz.com /1 month ago

Staples, Party City launch shop-in-shops nationwide

Staples and Party City partner to launch shop-in-shops nationwide, offering party supplies, balloons and print services in over 700 stores. The post Staples, Party City launch shop...

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retailcustomerexperience.com /1 month ago

CVS Health debuts apothecary-style pharmacy locations

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

Party City launches inside 700 Staples stores

The effort, which includes a selection of balloons and decor, will expand to additional Staples locations by the end of the year. 

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vmsd.com /1 month ago

Party City Launches Shops-in-Shops at Staples

Partnership marks physical rebirth of celebration-centered brand.

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retailcustomerexperience.com /3 weeks ago

Bookstore promos shop with vending machine

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retaildive.com /3 weeks ago

Bob’s Q1 growth defies wider sector trends

New store openings, strong comps and an expanding foothold with higher-income households helped the retailer navigate industrywide storms.

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retaildive.com /1 day ago

The Weekly Closeout: Burlington plots store openings, Mattel expands Brick Shop

The off-price retailer plans to open over 100 new locations this year, while the toy company debuted new brick sets featuring Lamborghini and Chevrolet.

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retaildive.com /1 month ago

For luxury retailers, value is a vibe

Chief executives at Ralph Lauren and Tapestry are utilizing experiences and storytelling to provide value beyond pricing to shoppers.

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cnbc.com /1 month ago

Buy this specialty retail stock that is trading 14% off its record high, Goldman Sachs says

Williams-Sonoma stock is trading about 14% off a record high it hit earlier this year, making now a good time to scoop up shares, per Goldman Sachs.

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