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Pacsun Opens First International Store in Dubai; Plans 20 Stores Across the Middle East

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Pacsun is rolling out significant retail expansion, including U.S. locations opening across key domestic markets and its first international store opening planned for spring 2026 at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The milestone arrives as Pacsun experiences a resurgence in brick-and-mortar performance in the United States, with double digit growth in in-store traffic. The debut flagship Dubai store, set for early 2026, marks Pacsun’s first international location in its 40-year history. Through an exclusive regional partnership, Majid Al Futtaim and Pacsun plan to open up …

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Captain D’s Opens in NYC, Marking First Northeast Location

by Katie Lee

New York City — Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has officially made its debut in the Northeast with a Dec. 8 grand opening at 763 E. Gunhill Rd. in the Bronx. Founded over five decades ago in Tennessee, the Nashville-based brand is expanding up the eastern seaboard with a first location in New York. This highly anticipated arrival features a new walk-up design tailored to dense metropolitan areas with limited space and heavy foot traffic. Three additional Captain D’s are currently in development for the New York …

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lululemon Debuts New Store Design Concept

by Katie Lee

Vancouver, British Columbia — In late November 2025, lululemon debuted its new store design concept with the opening of two flagships in iconic locations around the world: SoHo, New York City, and Gangnam, Seoul. The elevated creative expression sets the blueprint for the future of lululemon retail as the company continues to invest in enhancing its guest experience globally. As part of this new playbook, the company is incorporating a breadth of considered structural materials and color palettes that are designed to take guests on a journey through the store …

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Chipotle Opens its 4,000th Restaurant

by Katie Lee

Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its 4,000th restaurant, located in Manhattan, Kan. Since current CEO Scott Boatwright joined Chipotle in 2017 as chief restaurant officer, the company has grown from over 2,300 restaurants to 4,000 locations, a 70% increase in 8 years. Chipotle will open between 315 to 345 restaurants for the full year 2025. For 2026, management is anticipating 350 to 370 new restaurant openings, including 10 to 15 international partner-operated locations. The new Manhattan, Kan., restaurant includes the brand’s signature Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup …

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Von Maur Department Stores to Open First Location in New Jersey in Fall 2027

by Katie Lee

Davenport, Iowa — Von Maur Department Stores plans to open a new anchor store at Macerich’s Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, N.J., with an anticipated opening in fall 2027. The new location will mark the company’s first store in New Jersey, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Von Maur is renowned for its thoughtfully curated selection of brand-name and specialty apparel, shoes, accessories and gifts. The three-level, approximately 164,000-square-foot Von Maur location will feature the company’s industry-leading amenities including superior customer service, an interest-free charge card, a robust rewards program …

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Expands into New States

by Katie Lee

Miami — Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the neighborhood pet grooming and treat boutique, has made more progress in its national expansion, opening its first franchised stores in Boston and Fargo, N.D. Woof Gang’s expansion into Massachusetts and North Dakota marks another significant milestone in its growth strategy to scale to more than 450 locations across the United States and Canada by 2027. The new locations follow recent store openings in Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Maryland, and means Woof Gang now operates in 33 states and Canada. “Our entry into …

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QDOBA Plans Nearly 90 New Units Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York

by Katie Lee

San Diego — QDOBA Mexican Eats has signed new development agreements with several leading multi-brand operators, totaling nearly 90 new restaurants and fueling growth across the Eastern U.S. With these signings, QDOBA now has more than 650 development commitments in its pipeline. QDOBA signed a 35-restaurant development agreement with The Rose Group, plus two acquired corporate locations in State College and Williamsport, Pa., spanning key markets in Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. The Rose Group operates 55 Applebee’s Grill + Bar restaurants and Shannon Rose Irish Pubs across the Mid-Atlantic. …

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Universal Music Group Opening 2 New UMusic Shops in New York and London

by Katie Lee

New York and London — Universal Music Group (UMG), a world leader in music-based entertainment, in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle, its entertainment driven hospitality venture, is opening two new UMusic Shop locations in New York and London. Each UMusic Shop offers exclusive custom collections and pieces inspired by UMG’s iconic artists, songwriters and legendary labels, providing fans with new dedicated locations to meet, share and enjoy exclusive experiences that bring them closer than ever before to the artists they love. UMusic Shop NY opened on Dec. 10, at …

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From Liability to Opportunity

by Katie Lee

— By Keith Etchells — Revitalizing Diamond Bar Shopping Center through strategic remediation. In retail real estate, environmental contamination can be a deal breaker. For property owners and investors, subsurface pollution such as solvents, hydrocarbons, heavy metals and other industrial byproducts can restrict the asset’s current and future uses and commonly comes with significant regulatory management costs. With the right combination of strategy, funding and technical expertise, resolving environmental challenges can be accomplished in ways that support long term property goals. The owner of the Diamond Bar shopping center in …

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Playa Bowls Ends 2025 with 85 New Shops and 200+ Franchise Commitments

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Belmar, N.J. — Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop, is closing out a high-growth year with multi-unit agreements signed throughout third and fourth quarters and continued expansion across key U.S. markets. Following the recent launch of its first international development agreement (in Canada), the brand maintained its upward trajectory domestically with 85 new shops opening in 2025, including first-time market entries across multiple states, and more than 200 signed franchise commitments. Playa Bowls enters 2026 with demand rising from both new and existing multi-unit operators. Within the past …

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