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Sprouts Farmers Market to Open Buddy Brew Coffee Cafes Inside 10 Stores

by Katie Lee

Phoenix — Sprouts Farmers Market has formed a new partnership with Buddy Brew Coffee, a Tampa, Fla.‑based specialty coffee company, to open 10 Buddy Brew Coffee cafes this summer inside select Sprouts stores across the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida region. Launching inside select Sprouts stores across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota counties, the cafes expand Sprouts’ in‑store coffee program, building on successful launches with local coffee roasters in Southern California (Klatch Coffee) and Arizona (PRESS Coffee). The partnership introduces Buddy Brew Coffee to Pinellas and Pasco counties for the …

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PJ’s Coffee Signs 7-Unit C-Store Agreement in Kentucky

by Katie Lee

Lexington, Ky. — PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has signed a 7-unit license agreement with Steve Estepp, founder of Estepp Energy and Coffee Dudes LLC, to expand the New Orleans-born coffee brand throughout convenience stores in Central Kentucky. A locally owned and family-operated business, Estepp Energy has built a strong reputation throughout Kentucky’s convenience store industry over the past 50 years by emphasizing operational excellence, customer service and strategic growth. Today, the company operates more than 13 convenience stores across Central Kentucky and continues expanding its portfolio with complementary brands …

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Ollie’s Opens First Store in New Mexico

by Katie Lee

Harrisburg, Pa. — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. is entering its 36th state with the June 10 grand opening of its first store in New Mexico, located in Clovis. As America’s fastest growing retailer of closeouts and excess inventory, Ollie’s sells brand name merchandise at prices up to 70% below the fancy stores every day. The new Ollie’s is located in Rockridge Plaza, in the old Big Lots location. “Our first location in New Mexico represents the next big step in our westward expansion,” says Eric van der Valk, president and …

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From Click to Brick

by Katie Lee

— By Tom Lekometros — Successfully transitioning online retail brands into brick-and-mortar stores takes design strategy. Transforming an online retail business into a brick-and-mortar store is a considerable step that comes with a great deal of strategy, planning and preparation to achieve success. Despite the popularity and seeming dominance of online shopping, more than 80% of retail sales still occur in physical stores, according to Capital One Shopping Research. While most consumers still prefer the in-person shopping experience, many devoted online shoppers visit physical stores to see, test or experience …

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Chicago-born Portillo’s Plans to Open Landmark Michigan Avenue Restaurant

by Katie Lee

Oak Brook, Ill. — More than six decades after opening as a small hot dog stand in suburban Chicago, Portillo’s is headed to Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue with a new flagship restaurant. The Chicago-born fast-casual restaurant — known for its Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs and legendary chocolate cake — plans to open the new restaurant at 304 North Michigan Ave., just south of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. “Chicago is where the Portillo’s story began, and opening in the heart of the city is not only an incredibly proud moment …

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Abercrombie & Fitch Expands Retail Presence in SoHo

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New Albany, Ohio — Abercrombie & Fitch, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., has opened its new SoHo store in New York City. Located at 520 Broadway between Spring and Broome streets, the store reflects the brand’s 134-year-old history in New York, from its original South Street storefront in the 1890s to its past iconic Madison Avenue location, to its Fifth Avenue store today. The store also debuts Abercrombie & Fitch’s first “Heritage Meets Modern” design concept. “We are proud to open our doors in the heart of one …

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Felice Opens New Flagship Location in New York City’s Flatiron District

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New York City — Felice has opened its new flagship restaurant in the Flatiron District, bringing the family-run Italian brand to one of Manhattan’s most design- and culture-driven neighborhoods. Located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 26th Street, the space is designed to feel embedded in the neighborhood from the start, less like a new opening, more like a place that has always been there. Since 2007, the restaurant brand has grown to 14 locations across New York, Connecticut, Florida and beyond, building its identity around rooms that feel …

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Meta Lab @ Best Buy to Open in More Than 50 Stores

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Minneapolis — In partnership with Meta, Best Buy is bringing Meta Lab @ Best Buy to more than 50 of its stores this summer. These 900-square-foot experiential spaces give customers a hands-on way to explore Meta’s AI glasses and VR headsets through interactive demos and displays, smart mirrors, personalized fittings and more. “Our customers are passionate about experiencing what’s next and they turn to Best Buy to bring it to life,” says Patrick McGinnis, chief merchandising officer at Best Buy. “Meta Lab @ Best Buy is an experience customers can’t …

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White Castle to Open in Texas for First Time in 105-Year History

by Katie Lee

Columbus, Ohio — White Castle®, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain with a storied 105-year history, broke ground on June 2 on its first-ever Texas location at Grandscape in The Colony, Texas. The expected grand opening is late fall 2026. The 3,430-square-foot restaurant will feature a double drive-thru with both canopy and patio seating. Cuhaci Peterson partnered with White Castle on the store design. “As a family-owned business, we’ve wanted to get to Texas for a long time, and today we’re making it official. The Crave is here to stay,” says …

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Perfumania and The Fragrance Outlet to Open 43 New Stores Nationwide

by Katie Lee

New York City — RCS Real Estate Advisors, a leading national retail real estate advisory firm specializing in store growth and portfolio optimization, counseled internationally recognized fragrance retailers Perfumania and The Fragrance Outlet on the opening of 43 new stores across prominent malls and outlet centers nationwide. These transactions build on the opening of 31 stores in 2025, reflecting sustained momentum across the portfolio’s long term growth initiative. The new locations are expected to open throughout 2026 and 2027. “Our work with Perfumania and The Fragrance Outlet continues to evolve …

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