This summer, Manhattan is encouraging consumers to take care of their best self, filling the sidewalks with store experiences from CBD-infused adult playgrounds to health-promoting vegan ice cream

From PSFK's Back-To-School Deck: Retail Trends report, here's how two of today's leading brands are now focusing on offers like child-friendly coworking and integrated babysitting functions to support the entire family

As SHOWFIELDS continues to flesh out its next-gen, discovery-led department store, PSFK speaks to the CEO about its just-opened free coworking space and why community is essential to retail today

From Target and Macy's to Yelp and Spotify, PSFK has identified the companies making strides for women through innovative programs, resources and advocacy

PSFK partner Scott Lachut on the emerging, innovative approaches leveraged to interact with consumers who are always on the go

The founders of the design-led club explain how The Wonder goes beyond providing leisure, programming, and work spaces for kids and adults, enriching membership through choice brand partnerships and value-added services

The etailer is encouraging innovation from its own staff to help meet increasing consumer demand for speedy delivery

The mobile app and content hub will streamline sales reps' activity and provide them access to branded social media content for easy online sharing and promotion

In an effort to compete with e-tailers like Amazon, Walmart is reducing the number of managers while enhancing the role's prestige as it shifts in-store and online resource allocation

In efforts to provide better care to customers, the pharmacy chain is investing in its employees' training to help them better identify and address concerns like substance abuse or addiction

Indie retailer Take Care is introducing co-working into its brick-and-mortar store, with a focus on wellness and work to differentiate itself in the 'retail-as-a-service' economy

Lowe's program called Gen T aims to de-stigmatize the trades industry, giving trainees greater resources and establishing networks to help them advance their careers

Kickstarter's Aziz Hasan reflects on the crowdfunding site's journey since launch in 2009, highlighting its continued evolution of service and dedication to supporting authentic creativity

Called the 'Intelligent Retail Lab,' the 50,000 square-foot location serves as a testing ground for Walmart's latest tech innovations, like AI cameras that track inventory and interactive displays