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New Phoenix Office Accelerates Growth for Cuhaci Peterson

by Katie Lee

Maitland, Fla. — Cuhaci Peterson has added another office to its location portfolio. The Central Florida-based architecture and engineering firm has opened its new Phoenix office. Located in downtown Phoenix, the new space is in the historic Luhrs Tower. The local staff of nearly 15 will support the firm’s services in the grocery and retail sectors, among others. “The decision to expand our presence into Phoenix was a logical step in our business growth strategy,” says CEO Greg Simpson. “The area is rich with diverse talent, home to some of …

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Speaking to the Next Generation

by Katie Lee

— By Katie Lee —   KFC eyes 2022 with a new, urban-oriented evolution of its prototype design, focused on customer convenience and digital efficiency.     When Retail & Restaurant Facility Business last featured KFC on its cover, the year was 2018 and a new design called ‘American Showman’ was rolling out, marking a new era of expansion for KFC following 10 years of downsizing. At the time, the company’s U.S. development goal was to become a 5,000-unit franchise once more. Now, 3 years and a global pandemic later, …

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Bar Louie Unveils Brand’s First-Ever Redesign in Denver

by Katie Lee

Denver — Denver is now home to Bar Louie’s first-ever new prototype. Located in The Shops at Northfield, Bar Louie closed for several weeks during renovations and officially reopened on Dec. 10. From the menu and flatware to the interior and exterior design, everything about the look is new. The enhanced gastrobar design features new colors, lighting, booths, tables, chairs and barstools. Also included are renovated bathrooms, a takeout and delivery station and upgraded high-efficiency kitchen equipment. In addition, Bar Louie enlisted the famous Denver muralist, Randy Segura, to paint …

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Intentional Design

by Katie Lee

— By Greg Houck — How emerging mixed-use trends can translate to long term success.   Mixed-use projects have a retail problem. Too often, incorporating retail spaces into a mixed-use project is straightforward and static: a single complimentary demand driver, such as a high-rise multifamily with convenient ground-floor grocer. With this approach, the residential component may subsidize a portion of revenues for the tenant, but most often it isn’t sufficient enough and local demand has not been fully understood. Over the past several years there has been many exciting innovations …

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Dollar General to Open 1,000 New Popshelf Stores by End of 2025

by Katie Lee

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General has unveiled plans to open approximately 1,000 new Popshelf stores by the end of fiscal year 2025, including roughly 100 stores in fiscal year 2022. Each Popshelf store spans approximately 9,000 square feet and offers seasonal and home décor, health and beauty products, cleaning supplies and party goods. The target customer is primarily female, lives in the suburbs and maintains an annual household income ranging from $50,000 to $125,000, according to the retailer. Dollar General, which is based in Goodlettsville near Nashville, debuted the Popshelf …

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Post-COVID Design

by Katie Lee

— By Steven Duffy — Retail formats — grocery formats especially — must adapt quickly.   The future of retail changed forever as the pandemic exposed the inadequacies of e-grocery. Consumers seek convenience at a fair price, and they want a frictionless experience. Grocers and retailers must adapt, and quickly. Retail and grocery formats and their supporting technologies have remained static for decades, unable to respond to shoppers’ demands, new technologies and have failed to meet today’s consumer’s shifting paradigm. Retail of the Future is at an Inflection Point Today …

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Vintage Design

by Katie Lee

— By Todd S. Kentzel, R.A. — New speakeasy beats pandemic-era odds to become a summer of ‘21 restaurant success story.   Architetra p.c. , an architectural firm based in Paoli, Pennsylvania, has announced  a collaboration, more than 2 years in the making has come to fruition with the grand opening of Nucky’s Kitchen & Speakeasy in Ventnor, New Jersey, on May 25, 2021. Amidst the backdrop of a global pandemic, a proven team of collaborators led by Joseph Lombardi, co-owner of Architetra, forged forward to create a unique dining …

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Sprouts Farmers Market to Open New Format Store Dec. 1

by Katie Lee

Phoenix — Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Smyrna, Ga., on Dec. 1. The location will be its first Georgia Sprouts to feature the specialty market’s updated design and layout. Sprouts’ latest store design makes it easier for health-minded and food-centric shoppers to explore new “better for you” products. Features include: An Innovation Center showcasing new-to-market, attribute-driven products, many of which are exclusive to Sprouts as part of its “Find a New Favorite” program which rotates monthly. An expanded frozen department with easy, innovative meal solutions including …

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Starbucks Pickup and Amazon Go Collaborate to Launch New Store Concept in New York City

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New York City — The new Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go, located at 59th Street between Park & Lexington avenues, opened on November 18, 2021. The store is a combination of a Starbucks Pickup and Amazon Go, utilizing the order ahead feature in the Starbucks app and Amazon Go’s Just Walk Out technology to create an easy checkout experience, alongside a modernized lounge that features individual workspaces and expanded tables with power outlets and USB ports. The new store offers the full Starbucks menu and a curated assortment of food …

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Cuhaci Peterson Unveils New Name and Rebranding

by Katie Lee

Maitland, Fla. — Cuhaci & Peterson, a nationally recognized firm of architects, engineers and designers, has launched the company’s complete rebranding to Cuhaci Peterson. The rebrand includes a new company name, logo, tagline and upcoming redesigned website. With the initiative, the 43-year-old firm continues its mission to exceed expectations by transforming ideas into value and delivering the best solutions as it partners with clients to aspire, create and accomplish. The move keeps the firm’s core legacy intact while still signaling change. Tomorrow, together — the new tagline — says a …

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