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Bambi Baby Opens First Flagship Location in New York City

by Katie Lee

New York City — In a transaction arranged by CBRE, Bambi Baby, a national retailer selling baby furniture, nursery sets, strollers, car seats, cribs, bedding and other related products, has inked a retail lease for its first New York City store at 655 Sixth Ave. The retailer will occupy 900 square feet of prime, ground-floor space and 8,500 square feet in the lower level of the property located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. CBRE represented Bambi Baby in the negotiations. The property owner, United American Land, was represented in-house …

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Five Below Makes Pacific Northwest Debut with 8 New Stores

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc. plans to bring its one-of-a-kind shopping experience to the Pacific Northwest for the first time. This November, the extreme value retailer will open seven new stores across Washington and one in Oregon. The new store locations in the Pacific Northwest region include: • Sunrise Village in Puyallup, Wash. • Celebration Center in Federal Way, Wash. • Everett Mall in Everett, Wash. • Evergreen Crossing in Spokane Valley, Wash. • Valley Mall in Union Gap, Wash. • Vintner Square in Richland, Wash. • Alderwood Parkway in …

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Vicious Biscuit to Open First Georgia Location in Early 2026

by Katie Lee

Savannah, Ga. — Vicious Biscuit, an award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-grown originator of bold biscuit creations, will debut its first Georgia location in early 2026 in Savannah. Franchise partners Kelly and Tim Paslawski are leading the charge. The Savannah natives are no strangers to the city’s thriving food scene, having successfully operated four Chicken Salad Chick restaurants across Savannah, Pooler, Statesboro and Bluffton, Ga., for the past decade. Their newest venture with Vicious Biscuit is positioned between Savannah’s bustling hospital corridor and vibrant midtown business district. “Savannah has been …

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Reimagining Real Estate

by Katie Lee

— By Lawrence Brown — How Rita’s® is turning former banks and dry cleaners into thriving dessert shops. The retail real estate market is at one of its most challenging points in recent memory. Vacancy rates are low, rents are high and construction costs continue to climb. For restaurants and retailers, those dynamics have turned traditional site development into a steep uphill climb. But for Rita’s® Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, this environment has been a catalyst for creativity and growth. At Rita’s, we’ve embraced adaptive reuse and flexible prototypes …

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands with 28 New Ghost Kitchens Nationwide

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest barbecue concept, is opening 28 new ghost kitchens across the United States in September 2025. This expansion signals a pivotal moment for the brand, strengthening its footprint in new and existing markets while showcasing its commitment to creativity, growth and adaptability in a rapidly evolving restaurant industry. Ghost kitchens are delivery-only facilities designed to meet the growing demand for convenience and digital ordering. By leaning into this model, Dickey’s is not only scaling faster but also serving barbecue lovers in communities where …

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La Bonne Brosse Opens First U.S. Store in New York City

by Katie Lee

New York City — La Bonne Brosse, the Parisian brand revolutionizing the art of hair brushing, is opening its first U.S. store in New York City. Alongside this milestone, the brand is expanding nationwide through selective retail partnerships with Bloomingdale’s and BEAUTYSPACE, as well as online. “Opening our first U.S. department store in New York City marks an exciting new chapter for La Bonne Brosse,” says Flore des Robert and Pauline Laurent, co-founders of La Bonne Brosse. “We’re honored to partner with Bloomingdale’s and BEAUTYSPACE to share our vision of …

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Rural King Opens First-Ever South Carolina Location

by Katie Lee

Mattoon, Ill. — Rural King, a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle, has opened its first South Carolina store in Spartanburg. The new location, located at 205 W. Blackstock Rd., uses innovative features designed to enhance the shopping experience, including mobile and self-checkouts. “Spartanburg is the perfect place for Rural King’s first store in South Carolina,” says Steve Barbarick, Rural King CEO. “We look forward to becoming part of the fabric of this rural community by creating jobs, supporting local families and offering the products our customers count on …

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Captain D’s Opens First Location in the UK

by Katie Lee

Broadstairs, Kent (UK) — Captain D’s will open its first-ever UK restaurant at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre in Broadstairs, Kent, on Oct. 20. At the new location, Captain D’s will bring its refreshed restaurant design, UK-tailored menu and international expansion strategy to life. This opening is part of a 20-unit master franchise agreement with local partner CD’s Holdings.  The Broadstairs restaurant is the first to showcase Captain D’s modernized UK design, featuring a fresh new color palette, playful seafood and chicken icons and a vibrant, family-friendly vibe. It’s contemporary, fun …

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The Paper Store’s Sister Brand, Uncharted, Opens First Store on East Coast

by Katie Lee

Clifton, N.J. — The Paper Store, a beloved Northeast retailer, is reopening its Clifton, N.J., store under a new banner, Uncharted. The sister brand’s first New Jersey location is designed to bring a fresh, immersive retail experience to the community, blending top brands with interactive moments that go beyond a traditional shopping trip. Uncharted will begin grand opening events on Oct. 18. The store will feature an updated look and new store elements, aligning with the two New York and four Chicago-area locations. Uncharted offers a curated, brand-forward selection of …

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Showing the Love

by Katie Lee

— Interview by Katie Lee — How Love’s Travel Stops grows its business by listening to customers and keeping their comfort and convenience top of mind. When a company is run with love, it shows. Love’s Travel Stops is more than just the namesake of its founders, Tom and Judy Love, who opened a single filling station in 1964 in Watonga, Oklahoma. Today, this staple of the highway for over six decades remains family-owned and operated. What it has not done is remain complacent: In the modern era, Love’s is …

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