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Calabrese Café, a healthy counter-service restaurant co-founded by celebrity fitness & nutrition expert Autumn Calabrese and her brother, Chef Bobby Calabrese, is under construction at The Summit in Calabasas. Taking a 4,138 SF space, the concept is based on the… Read More..

Although some department stores may be struggling, recent earnings for others indicate just the opposite. The numbers for concepts that have chosen to experiment with implementation of new strategies that provide consumers with multiple purchasing channels and unique experiences are… Read More..

Author, Shannon Andrick, explains how young consumers have dramatically changed the way they make purchasing decisions, based on their budgets as well as coupons, rewards, and discounts related to specific brands. Studies have shown that millennials are price conscientious, which has also changed… Read More..

As the retail environment continues evolving, to stay relevant, so too must retailers. Shrinking store footprints to embrace smaller prototypes, entering into different markets and focusing on consumer experiences are just a few of the tactics being undertaken by some… Read More..

El Pollo Loco has relocated its Foothill Boulevard store to a new location, 1939 Verdugo Boulevard in La Canada. Set to open in the United Artists Theatre center with Starbucks, North Shore Burgers, All About Poke and others, the new… Read More..

Toys R Us may be closing its doors, but that in no way indicates an overall demise for Brick – And – Mortar retail. The recent vacancies have actually brought about exciting new opportunities for discount concepts such as Dollar… Read More..

LeBron James’ entry into the Lakers will have a surprising impact on the retail game, on and off the court. Past studies have indicated that when players of this caliber enter a new city, consumer purchasing increases and Los Angeles… Read More..

What do box retail chains need to accomplish to keep up with the ever-changing industry? Bring entertainment into the mix as customers continue to spend more money on experience and travel than ever before. Offering incentives to test out products… Read More..

Macy’s Invests in Bluemercury Stores! Macy’s Inc. will be opening 60 new standalone stores in 2019 to expand the chain. In total, this chain will have expanded to 220 stores throughout the US. This included cities such as North Carolina,… Read More..

The owner of Olive Garden is flying after beating across the board and hiking its dividendBusiness Insider Olive Garden stopped salting the water to make pots last longer. Darden Restaurants reported earnings, revenue, and same-store sales that topped Wall Street… Read More..