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Flexible Arrangement

by Katie Lee

— By Jeremy Johnson — How to maintain ADA compliance and avoid potential litigation: flexible signpost vs. concrete pyramid base. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets requirements for accessible parking spaces that businesses and municipalities must follow. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines and legal action. According to ADA.gov, businesses and municipalities found to be in violation of ADA regulations can face up to a $75,000 fine for the first incident and $150,000 for any additional failures to comply. According to the California Commission on …

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Retail Is Back

by Katie Lee

— By Anthony Sanchez — Riding the rising wave of retail demand through strategic repositioning. Good news for retail and restaurant stakeholders: demand for in-person shopping, services, dining, entertainment and activities is on the rise. Research shows that annual U.S. retail growth more than tripled year-over-year between 2010 and 2021, nearly 90% of retail sales are still occurring in person and more than half of U.S. consumers dined out more often in 2022 over the previous year. What’s more, among open-air lifestyle centers, March 2023 visits increased 15.3% month over …

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Vestar Selected to Manage Homestead Square in Cupertino, CA

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, has been retained by MetLife Investment Management to provide management services for Homestead Square, a 203,000-square-foot power center located in Cupertino, Calif. Geared toward management of quality institutional assets, Vestar currently operates nearly 70 properties, encompassing 30 million square feet of retail space across seven western states. In the Bay Area/Northern California, the company oversees 12 centers encompassing 3.8 million square feet, including Hacienda Crossing in Dublin, Alameda Landing in …

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Bojangles Adds 30 Units to Western Development Pipeline, Including 20 in Las Vegas

by Katie Lee

Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles, a beloved franchise famous for its chicken, biscuits and tea, has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring 20 new restaurants to Las Vegas, as well as the development of restaurants within 10 TravelCenters of America franchise locations across Western markets. The expansion will be led by TravelCenters of America franchisee, LVP Restaurant Group, LLC, an entity of LV Petroleum, and its investment partner, Kingsbarn Realty Capital, as the developer. “This expansion represents an incredible opportunity to share Bojangles with the Las Vegas community. The city’s …

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Wegmans to Open 87,500 SF Store in Manhattan’s East Village

by Katie Lee

New York City — Wegmans Food Market has announced plans to open an 87,500-square-foot store at 770 Broadway in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood. The market, dubbed Wegmans Astor Place, will be located at the base of an office building that Vornado Realty Trust owns. Meta, formerly known as Facebook, occupies the office portion of the property. The store, which is set to open on Oct. 18, will offer made-to-order and packaged foods; ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat options, including a selection of entrees and sides for individuals and families; and a ‘restaurant …

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Chick-fil-A to Test 2 New Restaurant Concepts in Metro Atlanta, New York City

by Katie Lee

Atlanta and New York City — Chick-fil-A has announced plans for two new restaurant concepts. Beginning in 2024, the brand will open an elevated drive-thru concept in metro Atlanta as well as a walk-up restaurant in New York City. Both concepts are designed to enhance efficiency and convenience, with plans for the drive-thru restaurant including a kitchen built above the drive-thru lanes and dedicated lanes for mobile orders. Targeted toward urban areas with heavy foot traffic, the walk-up concept will allow guests to order through the Chick-fil-A app and pick …

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Food Lion Upgrades 47 More Stores via $77 Million Renovation Investment

by Katie Lee

Salisbury, N.C. — As part of its recent $77 million capital investment, Food Lion has remodeled stores in Greenville, Jacksonville and New Bern, N.C. On Aug. 2, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events at 47 stores in the Greenville, Jacksonville and New Bern area. The investment includes e-commerce options across all stores through pickup or home delivery and energy-efficient overhead LED lighting and refrigerated cases with doors. The modern solutions impart ambiance, enhance fresh product assortment and reduce energy costs, helping reduce Food Lion’s environmental footprint. Most stores are introducing …

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Tompkins Solutions Names Vice President of Sales

by Katie Lee

Raleigh, N.C. — Tompkins Solutions, a leading supply chain consulting and material handling integration firm, has hired Dan Bryan as vice president of sales. In this role, Bryan will be responsible for driving sales growth and identifying opportunities to deliver value to existing and prospective customers. Bryan has more than two decades of experience leading sourcing and logistics initiatives and business development efforts for organizations ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Tompkins, Bryan was partner and vice president for Blue Spring Partners, and also held …

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Great American Cookies Makes Philadelphia Debut

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Great American Cookies, the Original Cookie Cake franchise, is opening its first locations in Philadelphia. Both situated at the Franklin Mills Mall, the new stores represent the cookie chain’s commitment to domestic expansion on the East Coast. “At Great American Cookies, every new store opening is an opportunity to bring joy to a local community,” says Allison Lauenstein, president of Great American Cookies. “Making our debut in Philadelphia is a tremendous opportunity for Great American Cookies from a brand visibility standpoint and we look forward to treating …

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MAPCO Partners with Grabango to Open 2nd Checkout-Free Store

by Katie Lee

Berkeley, Calif. — MAPCO has launched its second checkout-free store. The Grabango-powered MAPCO store is located in Nashville, Tenn., and allows shoppers to skip the line instead of waiting to check out. “We’re thrilled to bring Grabango’s seamless checkout experience to additional Nashville customers, who want quick and efficient visits,” says Frederic Chaveyriat, CEO of MAPCO. “We are seeing an increasing number of our shoppers opt for this faster, convenient checkout option.” A leading checkout-free technology provider for large-scale store chains, Grabango uses computer vision to eliminate two of the …

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