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Freebirds World Burrito Unveils Interior and Exterior Design Refresh

by Katie Lee

Austin, Texas — Freebirds World Burrito is unveiling new interior and exterior design elements at all locations. The design refresh has begun across all major markets with the remaining locations rolling out this summer. Inside Freebirds, updated murals and colors are inspired by the brand’s deep-rooted Texas pride and heritage. Guests are greeted by a large “It’s Your World” sign against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds, representing the infinite possibilities and free spirit that is Texas. The phrase was originally created by a Freebirds Tribe member to greet …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Names New SVP, General Merchandise Manager

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Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Stacey Shively as senior vice president and general merchandise manager for Home, effective May 17, 2021. Shively will report to Joe Hartsig, Bed Bath & Beyond’s executive vice president, chief merchandising officer and president of Harmon Stores Inc. Shively will be responsible for further accelerating merchandising plans for key categories including bed, bath, seasonal, décor, kitchen, dining, organization, electrics and general merchandise as part of the company’s 3-year transformation strategy. Shively joins Bed Bath & Beyond with more than 25 …

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Lifestyle & Location

by Katie Lee

— By Pranav Tyagi — Enhancing your store location strategy with technology.   Retailers and restaurants live and die by the addresses they call home. Yet, over the last few years, rapid digital transformations have all but forced some retailers and restaurants to re-think their physical store strategies and embrace new consumer behaviors. This shift, however, also bent the other way. Brands with strong e-commerce and direct-to-consumer approaches, like Amazon and Warby Parker, also saw the value that comes with opening physical locations. Then COVID-19 happened, putting an even higher …

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What Does the Lot Say?

by Katie Lee

— By Carol E. Carey — Does your parking lot and exterior say your company is clean and inviting — or stark, dark and unsafe?     Deciding not to keep your parking lot and building exteriors clean and fresh can be as devastating for your location and your reputation as having a dirty, unkept interior. Unfortunately, many times, parking lot, sidewalk and exterior building cleaning repair and maintenance are the bottom tier of the facility maintenance departments’ priority list. The unkempt lot, building and sidewalks/apron of the store is …

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QDOBA Hires Vice President of Franchise Development

by Katie Lee

San Diego — QDOBA Mexican Eats, the largest franchise opportunity in the fast-casual Mexican segment, has hired franchising veteran Shawn Caric as vice president of franchise development. In his new role, Caric will be directing the 740-unit brand’s strategic franchise expansion across key markets in the United States and Canada. Caric most recently served as the director of development for the Midwest region at Dunkin Brands, leading real estate signings and site approval for 11 states. Over the years, Caric has developed a strong record for successfully leading dynamic teams …

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Macy’s Proposes Overhaul of Herald Square Store in Manhattan

by Katie Lee

New York City — Macy’s Inc. has unveiled plans to overhaul its flagship Herald Square store at the corner of 34th Street and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The plan would add a commercial office tower atop the store. The size and design features of the office component were not disclosed. The plan includes a private investment totaling $235 million by Macy’s that would modernize the public spaces around the flagship store, including upgraded subway access, improved transit connections and pedestrian-friendly and car-free streetscapes at Broadway Plaza and Herald Square. …

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Optimus Technologies Helps Evergreen Grease Service Achieve Near-Zero Carbon Footprint

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh — Evergreen Grease Service, Inc. has installed The Vector System in two of its semi-trucks, reducing carbon emissions from these trucks to near-zero, with plans to convert the whole fleet by 2022. This move is a major step towards Evergreen’s goal of reducing carbon emissions. Evergreen specializes in the collection of cooking oil, grease and waste fats from the commercial cooking and restaurant industry, and its partners process these waste products into biodiesel, a low-carbon alternative to traditional diesel. The Vector System, designed by Optimus Technologies, is a bolt-on …

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opens First Texas Location 

by Katie Lee

Brooklyn, N.Y. — Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the nationally recognized brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice creams, has opened its first-ever Texas store in Houston’s luxury shopping center, Rice Village. As the first of three Houston openings slated for summer 2021, Van Leeuwen Rice Village opened on May 8. Since starting as an New York City food truck in 2008, Van Leeuwen has expanded into grocery stores across the country and opened retail shops in New York, Los Angeles and now Texas. Van Leeuwen offers more than …

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DICK’S Sporting Goods Opens 4 Stores in 4 States in May, Including a New Off-Price Store

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh — DICK’S Sporting Goods will expand its nationwide footprint with the grand opening of one DICK’S Sporting Goods location, one Warehouse Sale location and two locations of a new off-price store concept — Going, Going, Gone! — in May. The retailer also will roll out new experiential “Soccer Shops,” located inside current DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, and debut six redesigned Golf Galaxy locations and expanded technology offerings in eight additional Golf Galaxy locations in select cities across the country. The new DICK’S Sporting Goods location will open May 21-23 at …

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Authentic Brands Group and SPARC Group to Acquire Eddie Bauer

by Katie Lee

New York City and Seattle — Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG), a global brand owner, marketing and entertainment company, and SPARC Group, LLC (SPARC), a leading retail enterprise, have agreed to purchase Eddie Bauer, the iconic American outdoor brand, from PSEB Group (PSEB), an operating company owned by San Francisco-based private equity investment firm Golden Gate Capital. The transaction is expected to close by June 1, 2021. No financial terms were disclosed. ABG will own Eddie Bauer’s intellectual property, and the brand’s core operating business will become a part of …

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