Stories Tagged as
Brick and mortar
One thing you can't buy online? Holiday nostalgia
by
Rose Conlon
Dec 4, 2019
Younger shoppers in particular value the brick-and-mortar shopping experience, research shows. Bash Party Goods takes that idea to heart.
Toys R Us plots its return ahead of the holiday season
by
Justin Ho
Jun 24, 2019
Toys “R” Us could reportedly be coming back as soon as this year, but it probably won’t resemble the old big box chain.
Online stores get physical
by
Reema Khrais
Feb 16, 2018
Warby Parker plans to have nearly 100 brick-and-mortar stores by the end of the year.
As retailers shutter stores, mall operators fight back
by
Erika Beras
Jan 3, 2018
This year could see thousands of additional store closures in malls across the country, according to a new study from commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield. That’s on top of some 9,000 store closings last year. Mall operators are trying a variety of options to secure their own future. Click the audio player above […]
Sears’ strategy: Everything on sale, all month
by
Jed Kim
Nov 24, 2017
The holiday season is here, and for Americans, it’s all about sales. One company in particular has an unusual strategy this year. Sears Holdings began sales on Nov. 1, and it’s offering discounts on everything in its Sears and Kmart stores. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.
Soda pop gives a family-owned grocery store a new life
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Jul 6, 2017
John Nese of Galco's Soda Pop Stop in Los Angeles shares the history of his store and the soda it sells.
What was behind Macy's decision to cut more stores?
Aug 11, 2016
A look at what drives brick-and-mortar retail strategy in an online-dominant era.