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Primark Expands U.S. Footprint with Georgia Debut Planned for September

by Katie Lee

New York City — Primark, an international fashion retailer, will open its first store in Georgia on Sept. 8. Primark will open at Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville, bringing Primark to 47 total U.S. locations. Located in a suburb of Atlanta, the Sugarloaf Mills store will boast more than 26,000 square feet of retail selling space. Soon to follow, Primark will open its second Georgia location in Augusta. “Our expansion into the state of Georgia is something we’re extremely excited about,” says Kevin Tulip, president of Primark US. “We know that …

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Signs 21 Franchise Agreements

by Katie Lee

West Palm Beach, Fla. — During the first 6 months of the year, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signed 20 domestic franchise agreements — including four multi-unit development agreements — totaling 30 future restaurants across high-growth markets, while also securing its first-ever franchise agreement in Massachusetts. The brand currently has 92 restaurants open across 22 states and internationally. Development activity included six locations for Nassau County, N.Y.; five locations for Dallas; three locations for Naples, Fla.; five locations spanning Omaha, Neb., and Sioux Falls, S.D.; two locations for Bakersfield, Calif.; …

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Target Opens in Former Regency Theatres Site in California

by Katie Lee

Perris, Calif. — Wood Investments Companies, Inc. (WICo), a fully integrated commercial real estate investment and development firm specializing in retail, has opened a new 149,655‑square‑foot Target at Plaza de Perris in Perris, Calif. The store officially opened on July 26, marking a significant milestone for the center and the surrounding Inland Empire communities. Target now occupies the former Regency Theatres building, which Wood Investments Companies demolished to make way for the retailer’s new store. Plaza de Perris totals nearly 300,000 square feet and is anchored by Burlington, Food 4 …

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California Pizza Kitchen Partners With T-ROC Global to Expand Automated Retail Kiosks

by Katie Lee

Costa Mesa, Calif., and Coral Gables, Fla. — California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has teamed up with T-ROC Global, a leading provider of technology-enabled retail solutions, to dramatically expand access to CPK through a new generation of automated retail experiences. Through the partnership, T-ROC will implement and operate up to 1,000 CPK automated retail machines nationwide over the next 3 years, bringing the brand to high-traffic locations where a traditional restaurant may be impractical, but consumers are often underserved with elevated food options. From airports and universities to hospitals, hotels, office …

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OLIVE TREE PEOPLE to Open First U.S. Flagship Store in Venice, CA

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — On Aug. 27, a living 150-year-old olive tree rooted thousands of miles away in Spain will ceremonially open the first U.S. flagship of OLIVE TREE PEOPLE, the leader in Waterless Beauty, in Venice, Calif. From thousands of miles away, the tree will open the Los Angeles flagship through its live frequency — connecting the company’s newest chapter directly to the olive grove where its story began. The milestone comes only 3 years after OLIVE TREE PEOPLE began selling its products in the United States. Waterless Beauty is …

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A Nobler Pursuit

by Katie Lee

— By Katie Lee — Barnes & Noble’s turnaround is being driven by three core strengths: sound bookselling fundamentals, local control over book curation and a refreshed store design. The year was 2019; no one knew a worldwide pandemic was on the way. At Barnes & Noble, what they did know was a new CEO had just been announced. His name was James Daunt and, from the unforeseen challenges of 2020 to the record-breaking growth of 2025, the iconic bookseller has managed to turn adversity into opportunity every step of …

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A&W Restaurants Launches New Restaurant Design

by Katie Lee

Lexington, Ky. — A&W Restaurants has launched its new restaurant prototype, a design that honors the brand’s iconic past while creating a relevant, differentiated experience for today’s guests. The updated design will serve as the foundation for future A&W restaurant development across the U.S., supporting the brand’s expansion into both new and existing markets. Inspired by A&W’s classic diner restaurants and its original roadside root beer stands, the modern heritage concept blends timeless Americana with contemporary architecture, enhanced guest comfort and a flexible footprint that can be adapted for a …

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Academy Opening 11 New Stores Across 6 States in Q3

by Katie Lee

Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors, a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, has opened two new stores in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Kerrville, Texas; and will open nine additional locations this quarter in Celina, Texas; McAlester, Okla.; Lacy Lakeview, Texas; Fayetteville, Ga.; Roanoke, Va.; Statesboro, Ga.; Granbury, Texas; Millington, Tenn.; and Fairview, Texas. To date, Academy has opened seven new stores in 2026, with plans to open a total of 20 to 25 new locations this fiscal year. In pursuit of becoming the best sports and …

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Sweetgreen Expands “sweetlane” Footprint with First-Ever East Coast Location

by Katie Lee

McLean, Va. — Sweetgreen is opening its newest sweetlane location in McLean, Va., on Aug. 20, bringing the brand’s order-ahead drive-up format to Northern Virginia. Located at Chesterbrook Shopping Center, the new restaurant introduces a faster, more seamless way for guests to enjoy Sweetgreen’s chef-crafted salads, warm bowls, plates and wraps through a dedicated sweetlane drive-up window. The McLean location marks the latest milestone in Sweetgreen’s continued investment in digitally enabled customer experiences. First introduced as a pilot concept in 2022, sweetlane was designed to offer a seamless pickup experience …

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SUGARED + BRONZED Celebrates 50th Store Opening

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — SUGARED + BRONZED, the nation’s largest sugaring and sunless tanning brand, has opened its 50th location, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey from a $1,000 startup founded in a Santa Monica, Calif., apartment to a nationally recognized beauty services brand. Founded by Courtney Claghorn, SUGARED + BRONZED began in 2010 when Claghorn set out to solve a problem she experienced firsthand: finding affordable, high-quality spray tanning services. What started as Courtney airbrushing clients in her apartment during lunch breaks and after work evolved into a …

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