construction and design

New York City — On May 18, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced The Peninsula in the Bronx has been selected as the second site for the City’s municipal grocery store program. It will be the first public grocery store to open (in 2027), and is projected to span 20,000 square feet in Hunts Point. Hunts Point is a South Bronx community where more than half of households have relied on public assistance within the last year, and where 77% of households in …

Austin, Texas — Whole Foods Market’s smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will open in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next 2 years, continuing the brand’s expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods. Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores are designed to bring high-quality food and everyday essentials to customers in a streamlined footprint, with an emphasis on thoughtful product selection and an efficient shopping experience. The format reflects an intentional approach to how products are curated and presented, making it easier for customers to …

Framingham, Mass. — Party City and Staples have partnered to bring the specialty party retailer inside more than 700 Staples locations nationwide and on the Staples website, with plans to expand to additional stores by the end of 2026. According to the companies, the partnership creates a single destination for celebrations by offering a selection of balloons, décor and party supplies, along with Staples same-day print and marketing services. “Staples has always been focused on making things easy for our customers, and our partnership with Party City takes that promise into …

Fairfax, Va., Williamsburg, Va., and Glassboro, N.J. — Rally House, a premier retailer of officially licensed collegiate and professional apparel, team merchandise and locally inspired products, has formed new partnerships with George Mason University, William & Mary and Rowan University to serve as the official campus retail and bookstore merchandise operator beginning later this summer. Through these partnerships, Rally House will elevate the campus bookstore experience by delivering an expanded assortment of officially licensed apparel, gifts and spirit merchandise, alongside a modernized retail environment tailored to each university’s unique identity. …

Portland, Ore. — Snow Peak, the renowned Japanese outdoor lifestyle brand with a 68-year legacy, has opened its fourth North American retail location, in Seattle’s vibrant Fremont neighborhood. The store is the brand’s first new retail store since the opening of its SoHo location (now relocated to Brooklyn) in 2014. Snow Peak Seattle offers guests an immersive environment to explore Snow Peak’s carefully curated collection of camping equipment, outdoor living essentials and lifestyle apparel. In addition to product displays, the space will host gear demonstrations, community gatherings and outdoor education …