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Total Wine & More Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Bethesda, Md. — Total Wine & More has named Ryan Ross as its next chief executive officer. He will join the company from Neiman Marcus on Jan. 12, 2026. Ross has more than 25 years of experience in retail, e-commerce and lifestyle brands. He most recently served as president of Neiman Marcus Brand and head of NMG Customer Insights and previously held leadership roles at Williams Sonoma and HSN. He is recognized for driving growth, elevating customer experience and building high-performing teams. “Ryan’s proven leadership and innovative mindset will lead …

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Flooring For The Future

by Katie Lee

— By Jordan Munro — Flooring strategies for retail & restaurant facilities: balancing aesthetics, durability and long term ROI. In today’s retail and restaurant environments, flooring decisions are no longer purely aesthetic choices. Facility managers, operators and designers are increasingly aware that the surfaces beneath our feet play a critical role in shaping customer experiences, operational efficiency and long term financial outcomes. Whether it’s a boutique retailer, a bustling quick-service restaurant or a luxury dining establishment, flooring must withstand relentless foot traffic, align with evolving design trends and deliver measurable …

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Teriyaki Madness Opens 200th Location

by Katie Lee

San Antonio — On Dec. 19, 2025, Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of its 200th shop, located at 18410 Highway 281 N. in San Antonio. Franchisees Daniel Gifford and Gilbert Vergara are behind the new restaurant, marking their second TMAD shop in the Alamo City. This milestone is part of TMAD’s 2025 expansion, which saw 47 new shops open during 2025 alone, bringing the brand’s total to 200 locations nationwide. The San Antonio shop joins three additional openings on Dec. 19: Fresno, Calif.; Niles, …

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Miniso to Open its Largest Bay Area Store this Month

by Katie Lee

Fremont, Calif. — MINISO, a global lifestyle brand, will open its largest Bay Area store on Jan. 17, 2026 at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, Calif. Spanning more than 12,000 square feet, the new location represents a major milestone in MINISO’s Northern California expansion. Managed by Phoenix-based Vestar, Pacific Commons Shopping Center is conveniently located off the I-880 Freeway at Auto Mall Parkway. The new MINISO store is situated at the intersection of Boscell Road and Curie Street, next to T.J. Maxx and across from Costco. “The opening of …

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Mellow Mushroom Finishes 2025 With Expanded Kitchen Tech and New Growth Plans

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Mellow Mushroom, the psychedelic pizza franchise known for its imaginative pizzas, hand-tossed stone-baked dough and unique atmosphere, spent 2025 focused on restaurant operations. Work centered on kitchen execution, back-office efficiency and guest engagement infrastructure. Those initiatives carry into 2026, during which the company expects to be bullish on renewals and new restaurant growth. Over the last year, about one-third of restaurants moved onto a digital kitchen platform. Implementation took place location by location to align with each restaurant’s layout and workflow. The platform is already showing improvements in …

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Danfoss Climate Solutions Opens Commercial Refrigeration Testing Lab

by Katie Lee

Baltimore — Commercial refrigeration original equipment manufacturers (OEM) will now be able to utilize Danfoss’ Application Development Center (ADC) in Tallahassee, Fla., for their product testing needs. In December 2025, Danfoss opened an additional chamber in the ADC specifically for the testing of food retail and commercial refrigeration equipment utilizing A3, A2L or non-flammable refrigerants. With refrigerant and energy efficiency regulations necessitating product redesigns over the past few years, this new Danfoss testing facility will enable OEMs to get their products to market more quickly. Since its opening in 2017, …

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Zales Unveils “The Edit”: A New Jewelry Retail Concept

by Katie Lee

New York City — Zales, a legendary fine jewelry retailer, is ushering in a new era of jewelry shopping with the launch of The Edit, a next-generation in-store retail concept that blends style, storytelling and premier service. Now open in four markets with plans for continued expansion in 2026, The Edit introduces a fresh, modern approach to jewelry discovery — one that’s more personal, inspiring and intuitive. The new stores mark a pivotal step in Zales’ transformation following its 2025 “Own It” rebrand, reinforcing the company’s vision of making fine …

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Solid Foundation

by Katie Lee

— By Chuck Stamm — Pavement thickness is the foundation of a long-lasting investment. For commercial property managers and facility directors, few investments impact curb appeal, safety and long term costs as much as your pavement. From parking lots to access roads, asphalt is the first impression your property makes — and one of the most expensive assets to repair or replace. One of the most important factors determining whether that investment lasts 5 years or 20 is pavement thickness. It’s not just a technical detail — it’s the foundation …

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Del Taco Begins New Year Under New Parent Company

by Katie Lee

Lake Forest, Calif. — Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick-service restaurant, has officially entered a new chapter. Now part of a growing franchise portfolio owned by Yadav Enterprises, which operates more than 300 franchise restaurants nationwide, Del Taco has begun its formal start of business operations under the Yadav umbrella. Founded in 1964, Del Taco operates more than 600 locations in 17 states across the country. “For more than five decades, Del Taco has been a beloved restaurant chain supported by loyal guests who have fueled a special and …

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Bella’s Market Opens as Utah City’s First New Grocery Store in More Than 100 Years

by Katie Lee

Utah City, Utah — Bella’s Market has opened in Utah City, Utah, making it the first new grocery store in Utah City for more than 100 years. Bella’s is locally owned and operated by Lee’s Marketplace in Utah City. Design teams RDC and DyeLot Interiors collaborated on the project, with RDC serving as the store’s architect, and DyeLot providing interior design and branding services. Bella’s Market is supported and managed by Logan, Utah-based Lee’s Marketplace through a partnership with Utah City, built by Woodbury Corp and Flagship Cos. “The concept …

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