Urban Outfitters will open three stores in a new format designed to appeal to Gen Z shoppers by the end of 2025, with an additional seven stores planned for 2026. The first store featuring the brighter, more modern design debuted in Houston, followed by the opening of the Glendale, Calif. location. In December the retailer […]| Retail TouchPoints
Target is betting big on in-store experiences this holiday season, including turning its nearly 2,000 stores into Alpine Villages filled with festive décor and surprises. For the first time, the retailer also will host weekend events in each store throughout the season. Target also has created multiple seasonal promotional programs, from daily and weeklong deals […]| Retail TouchPoints
Nordstrom is making its bid to be a major holiday destination with gift shops in every store that will feature more than 1,000 items, 90% of which will be priced under $100 and 60% under $50. In-store events will include special appearances by Santa at each store, with Nordstrom cardholders qualifying for free photos with […]| Retail TouchPoints
UK-based athleticwear brand Gymshark will make its U.S. wholesale debut this week in 12 Dick’s Sporting Goods House of Sport stores across 10 states. In-store spaces will feature fixtures designed and clad to effectively display the Gymshark branding, as well as mannequins based on Gymshark athletes and specialty mannequin stands made from actual weight plates, […]| Retail TouchPoints
In-person retail events are becoming more important than ever — and they’re more than just a way to hand out samples or drive short-term sales. As shoppers seek out in-person connections, don’t miss the moment to make your brand matter. When done right, these retail events, or “retailtainment” events, can create meaningful shopper touch points, […]| Retail TouchPoints
‘Tis the season for seasonal pop-ups: As Halloween-themed retailers race toward Oct. 31, Christmas shops already are stocking up on decorations, trees, gifts and elves on shelves. And considering that they’re only operational for a few months, these retail operations have an outsized impact. Clare Rose, head of specialty leasing at mall operator PREIT, which […]| Retail TouchPoints
Self-described “embarrassing self-care” brand Norms has created a community retail space devoted exclusively to a difficult-to-spell, difficult-to-discuss subject: hemorrhoids. The Norms Clubhouse, open in NYC’s SoHo through Nov. 25, 2025, is a place where New Yorkers can learn, have shame-free conversations and purchase the brand’s array of hemorrhoid treatments, currently available on Amazon and including […]| Retail TouchPoints
Bombas, known both for its comfy socks and undergarments as well as its social conscience, isn’t exactly a stranger to brick-and-mortar; its products have been available for several years at retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nordstrom and Scheels. But while direct-to-consumer (DTC) will remain the brand’s primary sales channel, it’s now taking some major steps […]| Retail TouchPoints
By the end of 2025, Toys ‘R’ Us plans to open 10 new permanent flagship stores in the U.S. as well as 20 seasonal holiday pop-ups.| Retail TouchPoints
Edible Brands operates both corporate-owned and franchised Edible Arrangements stores, but these brick-and-mortar locations have a few key differences from other kinds of specialty retail. In fact, they’re closer in form to takeout-heavy fast casual restaurants — which Edible Brands also operates, in the form of the Rōti chain of build-your-own-meal-style restaurants (think Chipotle with […]| Retail TouchPoints
Aviator Nation, the lifestyle brand inspired by a 1970’s-era California vibe, wanted to mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic (and apparently undying) Grateful Dead. During a three-night “Dead & Company” celebration that attracted 180,000 Dead Heads to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park in early August, Aviation Nation created an immersive sonic and visual environment […]| Retail TouchPoints
[Update as of Oct. 7, 2025] CardVault by Tom Brady will open its seventh store, and first location in New York City, in SoHo on Oct. 8, housing the retailer’s signature showroom of cards, packs and collectibles, a collector’s lounge where fans can connect and rip packs, and a store-exclusive line of New York City […]| Retail TouchPoints
Kizik's desire to bring its unique try-on experience to as many people as possible is a key reason why the brand is hitting the road for an eight-city tour.| Retail TouchPoints
