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CYBEX Opens First Flagship Store in New York City

by Katie Lee

New York City — German baby products brand CYBEX is opening its first flagship store in New York City, marking a new milestone for the international brand in the U.S. The boutique features the complete CYBEX product portfolio: strollers, car seats, baby carriers, home and living solutions, and accessories. Located on the iconic 127 Greene Street in SoHo’s historic Cast-Iron District, the boutique spans 2,300 square feet across a single floor, and embodies the brand’s philosophy of merging luxurious functionality with contemporary design. “After our flagships in Prague, Tokyo, Amsterdam …

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Sweetgreen Grows “Sweetlane” Footprint with First-Ever Infinite Kitchen Drive-Thru

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Costa Mesa, Calif. — Sweetgreen, a mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, will open its first-ever Infinite Kitchen sweetlane location in Costa Mesa, Calif., on Nov. 18. The new restaurant marks an evolution in Sweetgreen’s reimagining of fast food — blending its in-store hospitality with the efficiency of its Infinite Kitchen technology and the added convenience of a drive-up sweetlane for digital customers. First introduced as a pilot concept in 2022, the sweetlane was designed to offer a seamless pickup experience for digital orders. With more than a …

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Boll & Branch Grows to 15 Stores Nationwide

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Summit, N.J. — Boll & Branch, a leading luxury bedding and home brand, has opened its 14th retail location at SouthPark in Charlotte, N.C., and its 15th retail location at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Md. With these additions, the brand will nearly double its retail portfolio in 1 year, growing to 15 stores nationwide and deepening its presence in key markets across the country. “Nearly doubling our retail footprint this year is a pivotal milestone in bringing the Boll & Branch experience to more customers nationwide, while creating meaningful, 1:1 …

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BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Names New CFO

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Huntington Beach, Calif. — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. has appointed Todd Wilson as chief financial officer, effective Dec. 15, 2025. Most recently and since November 2022, he was the CFO of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. where he played an integral role in improving restaurant-level margins and achieving improved financial results, while driving effective communication with the investment community. Prior to Red Robin, from 2018 to 2022, Wilson was CFO of Hopdoddy Burger Bar, where he engineered significant operating margin expansion, doubled unit count through organic growth & acquisition, and completed …

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Ulta Beauty Opens First Middle East Store in Kuwait

by Katie Lee

Bolingbrook, Ill. — Ulta Beauty, the largest specialty beauty retailer in the U.S., has opened its first store in the Middle East. Located at The Avenues in Kuwait, the store opened on Nov. 7, 2025. The highly anticipated launch follows the company’s earlier announcement of its partnership with leading international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group and marks a significant milestone in Ulta Beauty’s global expansion. “Opening our first Ulta Beauty store in the Middle East is a proud moment for our brand and our partnership with Alshaya Group — and …

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. CFO to Depart; New COO is Named

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Englewood, Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a full-service restaurant chain serving high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, has announced that Todd Wilson, chief financial officer, will depart the company on Dec. 12, 2025. Red Robin has begun a formal search to identify qualified candidates to fill the CFO position. “On behalf of everyone at Red Robin and our board of directors, I would like to thank Todd for his many contributions during his tenure as CFO,” says Dave Pace, president and chief executive officer. “The future of …

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CarMax Names Interim President & CEO

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Richmond, Va. — CarMax, Inc. has made leadership changes to strengthen its business. David McCreight, a member of the board of directors and proven retail business leader and brand strategist, has been named interim president and chief executive officer. Concurrently with McCreight’s appointment, current chair of the board, Tom Folliard, an executive with a 30-year history with CarMax, including as CEO from 2006 to 2016, has been appointed interim executive chair of the board. Current CEO Bill Nash is stepping down from his position and as a member of the …

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High Impact

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— By Tom Dawson — The true cost of a roof leak. When most businesses think about the cost of a roof leak, they typically focus on the expense associated with the roofing contractor who comes out and fixes the roof. However, leading brands are beginning to look deeper — quantifying the impact of roof leaks to your organization is not just an issue for the facilities team, but is a challenge that impacts culture, operations and guest experience. For hospitality groups like Brinker International, the impact of a roof …

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RBI Names New President of Popeyes and COO of Burger King

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Miami — According to CEO Josh Kobza, Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has made two key leadership appointments.  Peter Perdue has been appointed president of Popeyes, U.S. and Canada, succeeding Jeff Klein who will be leaving the company. Perdue, a 12-year RBI veteran, most recently served as chief operating officer of Burger King U.S. & Canada, where he was instrumental in the brand’s Reclaim the Flame operations turnaround. His experience spans operations, franchising and finance, including leadership as regional vice president for Burger King in the Asia Pacific region. Nicolas (Nico) Henrich has been appointed …

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Food Lion Invests $484 Million to Upgrade 153 Stores Across Hometown Market

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Salisbury, N.C. — With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores that were unveiled on Nov. 5 throughout the greater Charlotte, N.C., designated market area (DMA), which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina. Food Lion, founded in Salisbury, N.C., in 1957, calls the Charlotte region home and continues to grow alongside the towns and cities it serves. With a deep commitment to providing fresh food at affordable prices, the omnichannel grocery retailer also prioritizes fighting food …

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