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Simon Premium Outlets Outlines Multiple New Developments

by Katie Lee

Indianapolis — Simon has the following new developments in major growing U.S. markets — Carson, Calif.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Tulsa, Okla. — as well as the expansion of Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in New York. “We are thrilled to bring these new and compelling projects to serve their markets, and they will provide the quality, variety and value combination that retailers and consumers have come to know and expect from Simon,” says David Simon, chairman, CEO and president of Simon. North of New York City, Simon is detailing plans for the …

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Panera Opens First “Panera To Go” Digital-Only Restaurant for Off-Premise Dining

by Katie Lee

St. Louis — Panera Bread has opened the first “Panera To Go,” a new Panera Bread restaurant format offering digitally-enabled convenience for Rapid Pick-Up® and Delivery orders. The Chicago-based restaurant is the first of three Panera To Go test locations scheduled to open this year. Two additional Panera To Go cafes will open in California and Washington D.C. this year; the company will also evaluate adding in kiosk and catering orders to the new format in the future. Panera To Go is a digital-only bakery-cafe, with a reduced front of …

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Taco Bell Opens New Drive-Thru Prototype in Brooklyn Park, MN

by Katie Lee

Brooklyn Park, Minn. — Taco Bell has opened its new and innovative drive-thru prototype in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park. Coined Taco Bell Defy, the two-story restaurant features four drive-thru lanes. A proprietary vertical lift transports food items straight from the kitchen to guests. The drive-thru experience at Taco Bell Defy is designed to be 2 minutes or less. The restaurant was built in partnership with longtime franchisee Border Foods. Minneapolis-based Vertical Works Inc. handled the design of the concept. The project was first announced last year.     …

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Batteries Plus Rolls Out Rebrand to Spotlight Brand Evolution

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, is evolving its customer experience across multiple touchpoints. The rebranding — called “Project VOLT” — was a result of comprehensive merchandising testing which brought to light the opportunity to update and transform stores. The enhancements revolutionize the concept’s online and in-store customer experience and more accurately represent consumers’ preferences when it comes to a retail shopping experience. Now, when customers walk through the doors, a modernized, refreshed look will help them …

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Tim Hortons® U.S. Unveils a New Generation of Its Restaurants

by Katie Lee

New York City — Tim Hortons® is launching two new next generation restaurant designs in the U.S.: a 900-square-foot drive-thru only model and a 1,600-square-foot restaurant with a 24-seat dining room. The first drive-thru only model will open this summer in Cross Lanes, W.Va., with at least 8 more opening throughout 2022 across Ohio, Michigan and New York. The new restaurant model offers guests an improved customer experience, while maintaining Tim Hortons’® warm and welcoming feel of your neighborhood coffeeshop. Modern and timeless, the new restaurants are designed for an …

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MBH Architects Renovates & Expands Waterworks’ Midtown Manhattan Showroom

by Katie Lee

New York City — Alameda, Calif.-based design firm MBH Architects has completed Waterworks’ newly renovated showroom in midtown Manhattan, in the heart of New York City. Following the successful transformation of the Flatiron location in 2017, MBH Architects was tasked with transforming the existing two-story 8,500-square-foot space into a three-story, 12,500-square-foot-flagship masterpiece. Designed with the luxury feel and elegance of a museum, the new space showcases the brand’s sleek tubs, faucets, fittings and mirrors in the most affluent and sumptuous space. The original two-story showroom’s staircase was relocated to create a focal point …

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7-Eleven’s Latest Evolution Store Opens in Dallas

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc. has opened its fifth Evolution Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and ninth in the country. Located at the corner of Preston and Alpha roads in Dallas, this new location offers customizable beverage options, a premium cigar humidor and the latest digital innovations in addition to Laredo Taco Company®, a popular south Texas restaurant concept. Laredo Taco Company is famous for its authentic tacos served on fresh-made flour tortillas as well as its signature salsa bar. Unlike other Laredo Taco Company restaurants, this location features …

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P.F. Chang’s Reopens Atlantic City Location as New Flagship Restaurant

by Katie Lee

Scottsdale, Ariz. — On May 29, P.F. Chang’s reopened its Atlantic City, N.J., location as an upgraded flagship restaurant. After 3 months of extensive renovations, the long-established Atlantic City location reopens as P.F. Chang’s first flagship restaurant on the East Coast — and third in the country. P.F. Chang’s newest flagship restaurant at 2801 N. Pacific Ave. originally opened in 2004. The 6,137-square-foot space, which spans two floors and seats 186 guests, underwent an extensive renovation, resulting in significant upgrades to design, décor and ambiance. “P.F. Chang’s prides itself in …

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Catalyst for Transformation

by Katie Lee

— By John Gajewski, MRICS — Retail strategies for leveraging historic assets to build a competitive edge.   In a highly competitive, complex and dynamically shifting retail market, all eyes are on innovative solutions, and the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic have provided a catalyst for transformation. Takeout eateries and online megastores dominate the retail market based on convenience, selection and pricing. Traditional retailers must compete on alternative measures. Urban Outfitters, RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) and The Old Spaghetti Factory, some of the brick-and-mortar retailers that have …

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Kohl’s Plans to Open 100 Smaller-Format Stores, Revitalize Existing Locations

by Katie Lee

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s plans to increase its investment in brick-and-mortar with the addition of 100 new, smaller-format locations over the next 4 years in previously untapped markets. This expansion follows the pilot of 20 stores featuring the company’s smaller-format design, which averages around 35,000 square feet versus the traditional 80,000-square-foot iteration. In June, the Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based company will be opening a smaller-format shop in Bonney Lake, Wash., and in the fall, stores are set to open in San Angelo, Texas; Morgantown, W.Va.; Tacoma, Wash.; and Lenox, Mass. …

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