construction and design

Re-Bath Plans to Surpass 150 Units in 2024

by Katie Lee April 1, 2024

Miami — Re-Bath, the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, has signed a franchise agreement in Florida that will cover Miami and all surrounding communities in Dade County. Re-Bath currently has 11 locations operating in Florida and is set to venture into even more new markets within the state, and throughout the East Coast. The over 100-unit chain plans to surpass 150 locations in 2024. “There is tremendous potential for growth in Florida, and my team and I are committed to bringing Re-Bath’s exceptional services to Miami and the surrounding …

April 1, 2024

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Tangram Interiors Partners with Neiman Marcus Group to Create Corporate Hub in Dallas

by Katie Lee March 28, 2024

Dallas — Tangram Interiors, a curator of highly creative commercial interior environments headquartered in Southern California, partnered with Neiman Marcus Group in 2023 to complete an innovative, luxurious corporate hub at CityPlace Tower in Dallas. This groundbreaking project reflects Neiman Marcus Group’s commitment to prioritizing employee wellbeing and belonging. The company’s architecture and design partner, Gensler, approached Tangram Interiors with the goal of creating a high-end, personal and inclusive workspace to empower its associates. Neiman Marcus Group has long championed the importance of employee satisfaction and inclusivity, recognizing that these …

March 28, 2024

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Starbucks Announces 6,000 Greener Stores Worldwide

by Katie Lee March 27, 2024

Seattle — Starbucks has certified 6,091 Greener Stores, nearly doubling its portfolio in the past year, and a milestone achievement toward the company’s goal of certifying 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025. In markets around the world, Greener Stores’ energy and water savings and waste diversion help advance the company’s goal to reduce carbon emissions, water usage and landfill waste by 50% by 2030. The company has Greener Stores in 44 markets with new markets including India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bahrain, Italy, …

March 27, 2024

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Let’s Pave Launches VIBE: Women’s Empowerment Group

by Katie Lee March 22, 2024

Oak Brook, Ill. — National parking lot contractor Let’s Pave, as well as its commercial roofing division, Let’s Roof, have recently launched the VIBE Women’s Empowerment Group. Established by Lana Halzel, business development manager, and Ashley Kuzlik, project coordinator, VIBE provides a platform for female colleagues to network, share experiences and support each other personally and professionally. “Paving and roofing are male-dominated industries,” says Halzel. “Let’s Pave and Let’s Roof have a unique advantage in that our team is 42% women and counting. The ladies in our organization bring valuable …

March 22, 2024

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H&M Reopens in Atlanta After Extensive Renovation

by Katie Lee March 21, 2024

Atlanta — H&M, the beloved global fashion retailer, reopened its Perimeter Mall store on March 21 after an extensive renovation. Located in Atlanta, the store has undergone an inspiring transformation, promising an elevated shopping experience for fashion lovers. The newly renovated H&M at Perimeter Mall will give shoppers in the Atlanta area access to the latest trends to allow customers to express themselves, all in a brand-new interior. The location will offer collections for women and men as well as a separate “store within a store” sections for accessories. The …

March 21, 2024

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Home Depot Plans 4 New Distribution Centers for Professional Customers

by Katie Lee March 18, 2024

Detroit, Los Angeles, San Antonio & Toronto — The Home Depot Inc. plans to open four new distribution centers in Detroit, Los Angeles, San Antonio and Toronto. The new facilities are a key component of the company’s efforts to cater to professional customers such as developers, general contractors, remodelers and property managers. The new distribution centers will stock large, bulky merchandise such as lumber, insulation and roofing shingles. The new distribution centers are expected to open in the first half of this year. Home Depot has opened similar hubs across …

March 18, 2024

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Room To Grow

by Katie Lee March 13, 2024

— By Katie Lee — Coming off a strong year of growth, pizza legend Papa Johns takes its ‘dough show’ on the road, both domestically and abroad, with a brand-new look. The best, by definition, outshine the rest — but some years the best outshines even itself. 2023 was one of those years for Papa Johns. Founded four decades ago in Louisville, Kentucky, the pizza legend notched a great year in 2023, a year that finished as one of its best for new North America store openings in the past …

March 13, 2024

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KFC Surpasses 30,000 Restaurants Worldwide

by Katie Lee March 13, 2024

Plano, Texas — KFC has opened its 30,000th location globally with a new restaurant in Rome, Italy. After the brand opened its very first restaurant in 1952, a new KFC location now opens somewhere in the world every 3.5 hours on average. KFC plans to enter its 150th country later this year. “Opening our 30,000th restaurant is a testament to the support of our local business partners, employees and customers over the past nearly 75 years,” says Sabir Sami, CEO of KFC Global. “While we are a global brand, we …

March 13, 2024

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Krystal Debuts in North Carolina With New C-Store Design

by Katie Lee March 13, 2024

Atlanta — Krystal Restaurants LLC, the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South, plans to open its first location in North Carolina this fall. Located in Wilson, N.C., the store will be built alongside Circle K and feature Krystal’s new convenience store design, which has a sleek and contemporary look and caters to consumers on the go. “We are proud to bring our standout business model and our innovative restaurant design to the state of North Carolina,” says Josh Kern, CEO of SPB Hospitality. “As we continue to focus on …

March 13, 2024

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Wawa Breaks Ground on First Georgia Stores; Plans 26 Stores in Southern/Coastal Georgia Markets

by Katie Lee March 8, 2024

Wawa, Pa. — Wawa, a privately held, family-owned chain of more than 1,040 convenience retail stores currently operating in six states and Washington, D.C., has officially started construction on its first two Georgia stores. The new stores will be located in Brunswick and Jesup, Ga. “It’s official — Wawa is coming to Georgia, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share details of our exciting growth plans with our newest soon-to-be neighbors!” says Robert Yeatts, senior director of store operations for Wawa. “Our two groundbreaking events gave us the opportunity …

March 8, 2024

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