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Casey’s to Add 400 New Stores and Accelerate F&B Offerings

by Katie Lee

Ankeny, Iowa — Casey’s General Stores, Inc., a leading convenience store chain in the United States, has unveiled its new 3-year strategic plan. Since introducing its last strategic plan in 2023, the company has exceeded its strategic and financial targets, adding more than 500 stores and joining the S&P 500. Now it plans to add 400 additional stores, accelerate its F&B offerings and enhance operational efficiency. “Our success over the last 3 years reinforces what makes Casey’s unique: a differentiated model that brings together restaurant-quality food, best-in-class convenience and fuel …

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Spencer’s Relocates Original Store to Refreshed New Space at Cherry Hill Mall

by Katie Lee

Cherry Hill, N.J. — After more than six decades at Cherry Hill Mall, Spencer’s is opening the next chapter of its story with the relocation and grand opening of its original store. The new location officially opened on May 22, 2026. The Cherry Hill Mall has been part of Spencer’s story since the very beginning. In 1963, the company opened its first brick-and-mortar store at the mall, launching what would become one of the most recognizable stand-out retailers in North America. More than 60 years later, Spencer’s remains one of …

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Playa Bowls Debuts First International Shop in Toronto

by Katie Lee

Toronto — Playa Bowls, the United States’ leading superfruit bowl shop with more than 400 locations across the United States, has opened its first international shop at The Well in downtown Toronto. The 1,700-square-foot flagship shop officially marks the brand’s entry into the Canadian market. The landmark opening represents a significant next chapter for the New Jersey-born franchise as it accelerates its growth beyond the U.S. through a master franchise agreement with Eat Up Canada Inc., the restaurant development group leading Playa Bowls’ expansion across Canada. “Opening our first international …

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From Disaster to Renewal

by Katie Lee

— By Pam Johnson — The complete journey through mold, restoration and rebuilding. Disasters rarely arrive gently. They strike fast, often without warning, and even when we see them coming, the impact can be more devastating than anticipated. Hurricanes, floods, burst pipes, fires and structural failures leave behind more than broken materials and waterlogged rooms. They create hidden dangers that are silent, are invasive and create unseen damage until it’s too late. Behind soaked drywall, beneath buckled flooring and deep within air ducts, mold begins its quiet takeover. It grows …

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CardVault by Tom Brady Expands to Kansas City

by Katie Lee

Boston — CardVault by Tom Brady, the first national retailer dedicated to sports cards, trading cards and authenticated memorabilia, has opened its newest location in Kansas City’s Power & Light District, a dynamic mixed-use downtown neighborhood that brings together residential living, offices, restaurants, entertainment and major live events for the people who live, work and visit downtown Kansas City. The store marks CardVault’s 16th retail location nationwide, as the brand continues its expansion across key U.S. markets. The new CardVault store will offer a premium, immersive experience for collectors of …

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Gong cha Makes Maine Debut, Expanding Bubble Tea Brand’s U.S. Footprint

by Katie Lee

Portland, Ore. — Gong cha, the world’s leading bubble tea brand with nearly 2,200 locations across 33 international markets, is opening in Maine for the first time. The brand will officially open its first location in the state on June 27 in South Portland. “One of the most exciting aspects of our growth over the past several years has been seeing Gong cha resonate in an increasingly diverse range of markets,” says Geoff Henry, president of Gong cha Americas. “What was once concentrated in a handful of major cities has …

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Shipley to Make Ohio Debut with 3-Unit Franchise Deal

by Katie Lee

Houston — Shipley Donuts has signed a three-unit franchise agreement in Cincinnati, marking its entry into Ohio. The deal is with Houston-based Koelache Co. LLC, which plans to open its first Shipley location in first quarter 2027, with the other two units expected to open through 2029.  Founded in Texas in 1936 and expanding rapidly into new markets, Shipley Donuts is known for its signature hot glazed donuts plus dozens of varieties of fresh, handmade donuts including filled, iced and cake donuts. Shipley is also famous for its kolaches, which …

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DICK’S Teams Up with Lids to Launch Lids Shops Inside 100 DICK’S Locations

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh — DICK’S Sporting Goods has formed a new partnership with Lids to introduce dedicated Lids shop locations inside DICK’S stores nationwide. The partnership will expand access to Lids’ licensed headwear while enhancing the in-store experience for sports fans. The collaboration is currently available at 46 DICK’S locations and will be in more than 100 DICK’S stores by late summer 2026. Each Lids shop will feel immersive with the Lids-brand and include fixtures and merchandising that showcase Lids’ extensive assortment of licensed and lifestyle headwear. “Lids has long been the …

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CITY Furniture Rebrands as CITY HOME

by Katie Lee

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. — South Florida-based CITY Furniture, a trusted name in home for more than 50 years, is transitioning to CITY HOME, expanding beyond furniture to become Florida’s first stop for all things home. CITY HOME is a new retail concept that brings together furniture, home products and services into a single, integrated shopping experience. The expanded concept brings more categories under one roof, including appliances, closets, home electronics, bath, fitness, kitchens and a full connected home assortment. Customers can also access an expanded suite of services, including interior …

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Marco’s Pizza Expands HQ with New Operations Center in Orlando

by Katie Lee

Toledo, Ohio — Marco’s Pizza is developing a new Operations Center of Excellence in Orlando, Fla., a strategic investment designed to elevate franchisee training, strengthen operational execution and support the brand’s continued national and international expansion. The new facility represents an extension of the company’s headquarters in Toledo, Ohio. Construction is currently underway, with the facility expected to open in fall 2026. Located at 222 South Orange Ave. in downtown Orlando, the approximately 14,030-square-foot center will serve as a corporate office, training destination and operational hub. Backed by an investment …

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