Alicia Esposito

Build-A-Bear Workshop’s IP partnerships have always been one of its biggest differentiators, but now the retailer is bringing its collaboration with Sanrio to the next level with a new workshop in Los Angeles. The companies will open a new retailtainment destination at Westfield Century City on November 15 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hello […]

Warby Parker has redesigned its first store, on Greene St. in NYC, to be a living gallery, a love letter of sorts to Manhattan-area artists.

At a time when renowned athleisure brands like Lululemon are struggling, Vuori is continuing to ride its rocket ship to growth. Last week, the company announced an $825 million investment round led by General Atlantic and Stripes Investment, bringing the premium performance brand’s valuation to a staggering $5.5 billion. The investment builds upon Vuori’s $400 million investment, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, in 2021.

Saks holiday light show from 2016. Photo credit: Francois Roux-stock.Adobe.com

Breanna Moreno has always been an expert at efficiency. That’s why, when she joined True Classic in 2020 as the brand’s first employee, her mandate was to build and scale teams to ensure processes were cost-effective but always served the customer well. “I always look at processes to understand them from a consumer standpoint, asking, […]

Food Club, a store brand managed by Topco Associates LLC, is partnering with Hallmark+ on a new campaign that puts its recipes for holiday treats and culinary concoctions front and center.

Employee satisfaction plays a central role in store operations. After all, when employees are happy and engaged, they create more productive and profitable store environments. But one survey found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership and a lack of growth opportunities.

If any brand knows the power of feels, it’s Ugg. Fuzzy boots and slippers aside, the brand is embracing all things comfy and cozy by bringing back its popular Feel House concept — this time with Grammy Award-nominated artist Post Malone.

Puma has unveiled a new flagship concept that includes activations, customization services and other tech-powered elements. Located at the BLVD, a new retail and entertainment destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this is the global sports brand’s second U.S. flagship. The 25,000-square-foot space spans three floors and represents Puma’s much broader “brand […]

If you’ve recently been to the beach, or maybe a kids’ baseball or soccer game, you’ve likely seen a Bogg Bag. Known (and loved) for its functionality, durability, and fun color and pattern combinations, the Bogg Bag has become the ultimate sidekick for many suburban moms nationwide.