- Vicari to bring Andiamo Pasta & Chops to The Mall at Partridge Creek this summer
(macombdaily.com - 4/2/2024) Vicari has announced Andiamo Pasta & Chops ... (full story)
- Global Partners rebranding Timewise c-stores to Honey Farms banner
(cstoredive.com - 4/1/2024) The convenience retailer acquired 64 of these locations in Houston last year and has already finished 40 to 50 of the rebrands ... (full story)
- Popular breakfast, brunch chain Wild Eggs, opening four new Lexington restaurant locations
(ca.news.yahoo.com - 4/1/2024) Specific locations for the new restaurants have yet to be released but the first new restaurant is scheduled to open in August or September, with the other three restaurants opening shortly afterwards ... (full story)
- Publix Opening 6 New Florida Stores in April
(progressivegrocer.com - 4/1/2024) Publix Super Markets is getting ready for another busy month of store openings. The grocer is scheduled to open at least seven new locations in April, the majority of which will increase its presence in its home state of Florida... (full story)
- Fast-Growing Smoothie Chain Plans to Triple Its Footprint In Key U.S. Region
(eatthis.com - 4/1/2024) A new agreement that will see it open seven new stores in Las Vegas. The chain also plans to open a whopping 100 new locations this year alone ...
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- Powerful Promotion Ideas for Retail Stores in 2024
(retailingsummit.org - 3/30/2024) Fresh Promotional Strategies that Work for Retail Brands ...
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- Dave's Hot Chicken opens 200th location
(fastcasual.com - 3/29/2024) Nashville-style hot chicken concept that started seven years ago in an East Hollywood parking lot pop-up, has added its 200th location ... (full story)
- Westfield Southcenter Mall Lands Japanese Noodle, Tempura Restaurant Marugame Udon
(southsoundmag.com - 3/28/2024) It will be the first Washington state location for Marugame Udon, which also has locations in California, Hawaii, and Texas ...
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- Delaware's first Grocery Outlet is opening soon. Here's what we know
(delawareonline.com - 3/28/2024) Delaware will get its first Grocery Outlet location next month ... (full story)
- Torrid Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results and Initiates Fiscal 2024 Guidance
(yahoo.com - 3/28/2024) Capital expenditures between $20 million and $25 million reflecting infrastructure and technology investments as well as between 15 and 20 new stores for the year... (full story)
- One of California’s Largest Gas Stations Shell is Closing 1,000 Locations
(kidotalkradio.com - 3/28/2024) Shell plans to divest 1,000 of its gas stations in the upcoming years. They will take the resources from those stations and focus them on creating more EV charging stations ... (full story)
- H&M Group plans to invest more in physical stores, including refurbishing 250 globally
(retaildive.com - 3/28/2024) H&M Group plans to open around 100 new stores and to close around 160, according to its annual report...H&M will also refurbish about 250 stores, including in New York... (full story)
- Home Depot to acquire building products supplier for $18.25B
(retaildive.com - 3/28/2024) Under the terms of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, a Home Depot subsidiary will acquire SRS, which serves professional roofing, landscaping and pool contractors... (full story)
- SCHEELS in Meridian set to host grand opening on April 6
(ktvb.com - 3/28/2024) The sporting goods retailer is about a week away from opening its 250,000-square-foot store in Meridian ...
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- The maker of Tommy Bahama says shoppers are still hesitant. It's investing in new stores anyway.
(morningstar.com - 3/28/2024) Plans to spend more on opening physical stores this year ... (full story)
- Kwik Star plans 4 more Sioux Falls-area locations this year
(siouxfalls.business - 3/28/2024) Kwik Star plans to have 10 locations in the Sioux Falls area before the end of the year, with six already open and four more on the way ...
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- Cutco marks 75 years in Olean
(oleantimesherald.com - 3/28/2024) On April 29, 1949, several men loaded a sedan with boxes off of a loading dock ... (full story)
- Japanese Restaurant-Bar, Jinya Ramen To Fill Royal Oak Spot Vacated By Andiamo In 2018
(deadlinedetroit.com - 3/27/2024) City commissioners last week approved a plan of operation for the Jinya Ramen Bar ... (full story)
- Sky Zone to Expand Presence in Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Presence with Three Additional Park
(valleycentral.com - 3/27/2024) Sky Zone, the premier indoor active entertainment destination, today announced its plans to bring three new parks to the greater Washington D.C. area through its strategic franchise development efforts ... (full story)
- A&W Taps South Dakota Sports Legend to Develop New Stores
(franchisetimes.com - 3/27/2024) “We’re looking to open 10 to 15 restaurants per year, and maybe secure 20 to 25 new restaurant commitments per year,” Palumbo said. “We opened eight new units last year and we have our sights on 12 openings this year.” ...
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- Bad Ass Coffee Says Aloha to Wisconsin
(morningstar.com - 3/27/2024) Bad Ass Coffee Says Aloha to Wisconsin: Set to Debut in Lake Geneva as Part of Multi-State Development Agreement ...
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- STK and Benihana to Become Sibling Concepts
(fesmag.com - 3/27/2024) The company inked a deal to acquire the parent company of Benihana and RA Sushi ... (full story)
- BJ's Wholesale Picks Four States For Next Five Club Openings
(storebrands.com - 3/27/2024) As BJ’s Wholesale Club continues to grow its footprint and expands westward, the retailer has unveiled the locations of its next five clubs...Overall, BJ’s Wholesale plans to open 12 new clubs and 15 gas stations during the current fiscal year... (full story)
- California grocery chain opens 1st Vegas store
(reviewjournal.com/ - 3/27/2024) The Las Vegas location is Superior Grocers’ first store outside of California, according to its website ... (full story)
- New chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken s planning first Iowa restaurants in Cedar Rapids, Coralville
(thegazette.com - 3/26/2024) Dave’s Hot Chicken has announced plans to build five locations in Iowa ... (full story)
- Dine Brands Foundation Announces Support for New Initiative to Catalyze Franchise Ownership ...
(morningstar.com - 3/26/2024) New accelerator program from the International Franchise Association seeks to increase franchise business ownership to narrow wealth gap ...
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- Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Awards Agreement to Bring Five Locations to Austin
(streetinsider.com - 3/26/2024) Announced today a multi-unit deal to bring five franchise locations to Austin, TX, with the first slated to open later in 2024 ...
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- Academy Sports + Outdoors to Open 15-17 New Stores as its 2024 New Store Expansion Begins in Raleigh
(prnewswire.com - 3/26/2024) Excited to announce it will open 15-17 new stores in its fiscal 2024 year ... (full story)
- Mayfair Mall to get first Wisconsin location of upscale golf clothing store, TravisMathew Apparel
(jsonline.com - 3/25/2024) The store is planning its grand opening in July 2024 ... (full story)
- Aubuchon Company Acquiring 7-Store Chain Bibens Ace Hardware
(hardwareretailing.com - 3/25/2024) Selling Bibens Ace Hardware, with seven locations in Vermont to the Aubuchon Company... (full story)
- Stoner's Pizza Joint Announces 2 New Corporate Locations
(streetinsider.com - 3/25/2024) The 2 new stores are part of 6 openings anticipated in the next 60 days in 4 states ... (full story)
- Stretch Zone Franchise Opening ... First to Operate in West Virginia
(connect-bridgeport.com - 3/25/2024) Stretch Zone Bridgeport will be occupying a unit at 300 West Main Street ... (full story)
- Yesway targets Oklahoma for expansion
(chainstoreage.com - 3/25/2024) Plans to grow its footprint in Oklahoma and bring its total store count in the state to 15 by the end of the year. (full story)
- Destination XL to open 9 stores this year
(retaildive.com - 3/25/2024) Growing its physical store reach, Destination XL Group, the men’s big and tall apparel company, is opening nine new stores this year, the company announced...The company has plans for 15 new stores annually from 2025 through 2027... (full story)
- Dick’s House of Sport Planning to Open First Louisiana Location in This Landmark Location
(973thedawg.com - 3/25/2024) Dick's Sporting Goods is bringing one of its latest concepts to the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge ...
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- Maverik Returns to Montana
(cspdailynews.com - 3/25/2024) Convenience-store chain back in Big Sky Country after 6-year absence ...
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- Slim Chickens Signs 25-Unit Franchise Deal in Virginia
(shoppingcenterbusiness.com - 3/25/2024) Fast-casual brand Slim Chickens has signed a franchise deal for the development of 25 new restaurants in Virginia ... (full story)
- Ohio-based pizza chain Donatos Pizza announces expansion to DFW with 20 restaurants planned
(wfaa.com - 3/25/2024) Donatos Pizza announced this month that it plans to enter the region by opening 20 new locations across Dallas-Fort Worth starting in 2024 ...
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- Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Shopping Centre construction projects - U.S. - March 20
(canada.constructconnect.com - 3/25/2024) The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Shopping Centre construction projects in the U.S. ... (full story)
- Kwik Star: Gas station, convenience store — and groceries - Expansion
(thegazette.com - 3/24/2024) Kwik Trip plans to build 13 new Kwik Star stores in Iowa this year, adding to the current 140 ...
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- Randy’s Donuts bringing 1st Arizona store to Phoenix next month
(ktar.com - 3/24/2024) Famous Los Angeles-based donut shop Randy’s Donuts will soon have its first Arizona storefront in Phoenix ... (full story)
- WaBa Grill opens first Nevada location in Henderson
(ktnv.com - 3/23/2024) Another restaurant chain is officially opening its doors in the valley ... (full story)
- Massive Clothing Retailer Foot Locker Making Plans to Close Hundreds of Stores
(live959.com - 3/23/2024) It was recently announced via various internet news sources that another famous retailer will be shutting down 400 stores by 2026 ...
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- Popular salad chain Sweetgreen announces first Triangle location
(axios.com - 3/22/2024) Sweetgreen is opening its first Triangle location in Raleigh ...
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- Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc Comparable Sales Fall
(fxdailyreport.com - 3/22/2024) ASO has opened seven new stores during the fourth quarter for a total of 14 stores in 2023. In 2024, the company plans on opening 15-17 new stores... (full story)
- Discount chain Five Below plans to open 3,500 stores by 2030
(al.com - 3/22/2024) Pennsylvania-based discount store Five Below has big plans to expand ...
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- Thriving Regional Chicken Chain Slim Chickens Plans to Open More Than 1,200 Stores
(eatthis.com - 3/22/2024) Slim Chickens' rapid expansion in the past will pale in comparison to what it has planned for the future ... (full story)
- Primrose Schools Plans to Open 15 New School Locations in Southern California
(latimes.com - 3/22/2024) The company began 2024 with more than 180 schools in the development pipeline ... (full story)
- Academy Sports Increases Store Opening Goal to 180 Locations Over the Next Five Years
(footwearnews.com - 3/22/2024) This is up from the original plan issued last April which stated Academy would open 120 to 140 stores ...
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- The Covery inks partnership with Aura Spa to bring recovery services to Northeastern US
(spabusiness.com - 3/21/2024) The Covery currently has 12 locations open, with 85 new franchises currently in development, as well as several resort and wellness licenses in place, and plans to sell upwards of 50+ territories by the end of 2024 ...
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- Red Mango Unveils Ambitious Franchise Growth Strategy to Expand into Florida
(prnewswire.com - 3/21/2024) Introduce new business opportunities to Florida with plans of opening 10 new locations across the state in the next 3 years ... (full story)
- Primark’s Escalating U.S. Expansion, What’s Ahead
(wwd.com - 3/21/2024) “We’re still very firm on our store opening plan of 60 stores by 2026 ... (full story)
- Signet Q4 sales fall; to open 20-30 stores, renovate 300
(chainstoreage.com - 3/20/2024) For its current fiscal year, Signet expects capital expenditures of approximately $160 million to $180 million, reflecting investments in 20 to 30 new stores ... (full story)
- Trader Joe's To Open 16 New Stores Across the U.S.
(progressivegrocer.com - 3/20/2024) The company announced the opening of new stores in the following communities ... (full story)
- Five Below, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results
(yahoo.com - 3/20/2024) We will continue to focus on driving our growth this year, supported by our five strategic pillars, delivering between 225 and 235 planned new stores, approximately 200 store conversions to the Five Beyond format and completing the expansion of two distribution centers... (full story)
- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results
(yahoo.com - 3/20/2024) The Company opened 7 new stores, ending the quarter with 512 stores in 30 states, a year-over-year increase in store count of 9.4%...the study concludes that we could operate as many as 1,300 stores nationwide, up from a previous target of 1,050.”... (full story)
- Signet’s Q4 Same-Store Sales Sink 10%
(nationaljeweler.com - 3/20/2024) The company plans to invest in 20 to 30 new stores as well as nearly 300 renovations, focusing on Kay, Jared, and Diamonds Direct locations... (full story)
- Discount retailer Ollie's Bargain Outlets expects to open 50 stores in 2024
(pennlive.com - 3/20/2024) Ollie’s, which has 513 stores, expects to open 50 stores in 2024 ... (full story)
- Famous Footwear to Open More ‘Flair’ Concept Stores as Retailer Sees Sales Traction With Millennials
(footwearnews.com - 3/20/2024) Famous Footwear will transform an additional 23 stores to the Flair concept in 2024, with the goal of having 44 Flair stores by the end of this year ... (full story)
- Best Buy closes 24 stores this year, another 10-15 by next year, company says
(abc7.com - 3/20/2024) The company announced that it is shutting down 24 stores in the current fiscal year and it intends to close another 10-15 in the 2025 fiscal year ...
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