“Experiential retail” is a phrase that has gotten a lot of play over the past few years. But like any hot trend that has garnered a lot of buzz (I’m talking about you, “omnichannel”), there has been ...

The $132 billion experiential retail market is projected to more than quadruple by 2035 as brands and landlords invest in immersive experiences. This transformation is redefining how consumers engage ...

Shopping centers and malls are diversifying and getting creative to maintain high foot traffic. The days of legacy tenants such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Filene’s Basement, Modell’s and Party City are ...

General Manager Simon Whicker sits on a couch at Holey Moley, a miniature golf course, where every hole is intended to be "Instagramable," on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. (Genaro Molina ...

Experiential retail is becoming a powerful, yet overlooked driver of tourism. Retail spaces that combine food, music, art, and local culture are becoming vital touchpoints in the modern travel journey ...

Few retailers can compete with Amazon on a purely transactional basis, according to Vibhu Norby, Founder and CEO of b8ta. The retailer’s logistical expertise gives it a serious advantage over the ...

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IEM, a venture-backed retail innovation company, and Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brin is a Toronto-based contributor who covers physical retail. Jan 22, 2025, 06:01pm EST Jan 22, 2025, 07:06pm EST Main St in ...

After years of digital acceleration, store closures and experimental formats, physical retail is entering a new phase — one defined less by experiential spectacle and more by service, relevance and ...

In a former clothing store in Santa Monica, young entrepreneurs hawk products live on TikTok, sometimes in marathon sessions that last many hours. Fans and customers can stroll onto the floor that was ...

SANTA MONICA, California – In a former clothing store, young entrepreneurs hawk products live on TikTok, sometimes in marathon sessions that last many hours. Fans and customers can stroll onto the ...