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by Katie Lee

— By Inna Tuler — How to navigate the maze of retail construction in today’s post-COVID environment.   The popularity of online shopping has recently seen a marked expansion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But in spite of growing e-commerce purchasing, brick-and-mortar retailers are far from obsolete. Retail sales at physical store locations in 2020 made up approximately 85% of all U.S. retail sales, but given the onslaught of online competition, brick-and-mortar retailers cannot lose sight of their physical store strategies. There are many reasons why a retailer location will …

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KFC Expands Urban Footprint with New Inline Design

by Katie Lee

Louisville, Ky. — Through 2022, KFC will accelerate development in more urban, metropolitan areas in an effort to serve a younger and more diverse customer. Traditionally a brand known for its suburban footprint, KFC will aggressively enter more densely populated areas, where the real estate doesn’t allow for a traditional drive-thru model, with its urban inline design. Following positive second quarter earnings results, KFC U.S. opened 19 new restaurant locations, resulting in a plus three net-new unit growth year-to-date for the first time since 2004. KFC will continue its aggressive …

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Hy-Brid Lifts Debuts Online Ordering for Parts & Used Equipment

by Katie Lee

Richfield, Wis. — Hy-Brid Lifts, an industry leader in high-quality, low-level access equipment, has introduced an online Parts Service Center and used equipment offering on the company’s website. The added online tools enhance the customer experience by making it easy to order parts 24/7 and provide access to high quality used equipment. “We are continuing to implement technology and services to make customers’ lives easier,” says Marshall Shaver, Hy-Brid Lifts’ vice president of sales and marketing. “This year has presented a whole array of new challenges and opportunities. We are …

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Emerging Franchise Happy Joe’s Prepares for Expansion with Redesign by Harrison

by Katie Lee

Bettendorf, Iowa — Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream has partnered with global design consultant firm Harrison to utilize its award-winning strategic branding, interior design and architectural expertise to create a new image and brand design for the family-centric concept, in preparation for expansion. Through its strategic storytelling approach, Harrison is tasked to create a look and feel that connects Happy Joe’s nostalgic 49-year-long past with elements of today’s dining and “eatertainment” venues. With plans to expand across the U.S. and beyond, Harrison will also keep growth top-of-mind in order …

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Streetsense Partners with Capital One to Design its First Airport Lounges with Elevated F&B Experience

by Katie Lee

Bethesda, Md. — Streetsense has formed a partnership with McLean, Va.-based Capital One Financial Corporation to develop the company’s food and beverage program for its first airport lounges. The Capital One Lounge will open its first location at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) later this year. Capital One selected Streetsense to develop the food and beverage vision and guest experience, including regionalized menus, grab-and-go programs, retail strategy and branding. “When designing the new Capital One Lounges, we talked to customers and industry experts to understand what works and what doesn’t …

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Mattress Firm to Launch New Store Concept

by Katie Lee

New York City — Jack Resnick & Sons has signed a lease with Mattress Firm, one of the nation’s leading specialty mattress retailers, to create a new flagship at the retail base of 200 Chambers St., a 30-story luxury condominium tower developed by Resnick in the TriBeCa neighborhood of Manhattan. The new 3,437-square-foot store will be the first in the metropolitan region to feature Mattress Firm’s new interactive and digital displays tailored to customers with a personalized, complete sleep experience. The opening is anticipated for fall 2021. A full-service real …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Redesigns and Transforms Flagship Store in New York City

by Katie Lee

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond is reopening its flagship store in New York City after undergoing a complete transformation since last December to modernize the in-store shopping experience. The renovated 92,000-square-foot flagship, located at 620 6th Ave. in Chelsea, is an expression of the new Bed Bath & Beyond in the $180 billion home market. With open sightlines and improved layout, in-store digital shopping tools through the Bed Bath & Beyond mobile app, and an inspiring collection of Owned Brands and national brands for every room of the …

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Bloomingdale’s to Open Smaller-Footprint Bloomie’s Store in Metro Washington, D.C.

by Katie Lee

Fairfax, Va. — Bloomingdale’s plans to open its first Bloomie’s store at the Mosaic District shopping center in Fairfax on August 26. Bloomingdale’s is the latest retailer to unveil an updated store concept designed to reflect the changing wants and needs of shoppers following the COVID-19 pandemic. The new, smaller-footprint concept will span 22,000 square feet and feature an evolving mix of merchandise from top brands alongside tech-enabled stylist services and a restaurant. A standard Bloomingdale’s location spans approximately 200,000 square feet. Fresh deliveries from a mix of designers already …

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The Halal Guys Redesigns Restaurants, Inspired by Pandemic Pivots

by Katie Lee

New York City — The Halal Guys, the fast-casual restaurant famous for pioneering American halal food, is unveiling its newly designed restaurant concept. The new design pays tribute to the brand’s roots as a New York City street cart and incorporates new, innovative safety precautions for customers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Halal Guys selected Rubber and Road Creative, a San Francisco-based brand strategy and retail design firm, to work together on a design that could elevate the customer experience and brand identity for its growing international franchise …

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BoConcept to Open Brand New Store Model in Massachusetts

by Katie Lee

Dedham, Mass. — BoConcept, a global leader of the furniture franchise industry with more than 300 locations in 65 countries, is adding a new location in Dedham, Mass., this week. The store will feature a refreshed, evolved store concept that offers customers an elevated take on the shopping experience, including consultations with expert interior designers, the ability to view and customize items from a vast collection of items, and the ability to create a 3D rendering of the space the customer would like to design. The Dedham BoConcept will be …

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