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Crate & Barrel Launches First Virtual Store, a Re-Creation of New NYC Flagship

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New York City — Crate & Barrel has launched its first immersive virtual store in partnership with experiential e-commerce platform Obsess. The fully shoppable virtual environment takes the form of Crate & Barrel’s new flagship in New York City’s Flatiron neighborhood, which opened Nov. 16 at 881 Broadway, and features engaging animations and interactive personalization tools that let customers visualize their own sofa and living room set and build their own bouquet using the brand’s selection of vases and botanicals. The virtual store is among the largest fully 3D-rendered spaces …

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Subway Names New Chief Financial Officer

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Miami — Subway has appointed Jeff Shepherd as chief financial officer (CFO). He will report directly to CEO John Chidsey and oversee Subway’s global finance organization. Formerly with Advance Auto Parts, Shepherd succeeds Ben Wells who will retire at the end of the year after a 46-year career. “Jeff has a well-earned reputation for driving strong financial results for global brands, bringing nearly 30 years of financial and accounting experience to our organization,” says Chidsey. “As we welcome Jeff to Subway, we also thank Ben for his significant contributions. Since …

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Thomas Park Management Awarded Property Maintenance Contract at Annapolis Town Center

by Katie Lee

Annapolis, Md. — Thomas Park Management, a fast-growing property management and building maintenance services firm, has been awarded a contract to provide building maintenance services at the Annapolis Town Center in Annapolis, Md. “We are thrilled to be awarded this contract to provide building maintenance services at the Annapolis Town Center,” says Mason Popham, executive vice president at Thomas Park Management. “The Annapolis Town Center is a premier shopping and dining destination, and we are committed to providing the highest level of service to build on the Class A environment …

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Modern Market Eatery to Open First Drive-Thru Location

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Denver — Modern Market Eatery, a Colorado-based fast-casual concept specializing in scratch-made foods using clean ingredients, will open the brand’s first drive-thru restaurant in Colorado Springs in the First & Main Town Center on Nov. 17. The new company-owned restaurant is the third Modern Market Eatery location in Colorado Springs. Offering dine-in, drive-thru and delivery options, it will serve the full Modern Market menu, including the new winter menu, which launched on Nov. 1, featuring eight new dishes. The space offers seating for 84 guests between the dining room and …

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Bass Pro Shops Opens New Destination Store in Ohio

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Niles, Ohio — Bass Pro Shops is opening a new Bass Pro Shops Outpost in Niles, Ohio, on Nov. 15, 2023. The all-new 93,000-square-foot destination retail experience marks the company’s seventh location in the state. “We are thrilled to open a brand-new store in Northeastern Ohio, home to incredibly passionate sportsmen and women who love the outdoors as much as we do,” says Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. “We’re excited to expand our ability to serve them while showcasing our iconic outdoor brands, including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and …

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Potbelly Signs 22-Shop Agreement in Seattle-Tacoma Region

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Chicago — Potbelly Corporation has completed a deal that will expand its presence in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region of Washington state. This agreement will increase the number of shops in the area to 22 in partnership with franchisee Sound Sandwich LLC, including the transfer of ownership of nine existing restaurants. Additionally, the franchisee will develop 13 new units in King, Pierce and Thurston counties over the next 8 years. “We’re thrilled to put the Potbelly experience within the reach of more people in the Seattle-Tacoma region,” says Bob Wright, president …

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Vestar Names New Vice President of Property Management

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Long Beach, Calif. — Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, has appointed Eddie Ollmann as vice president of property management for its West Coast region which is comprised of over 30 properties totaling nearly 11 million square feet of space. He will be based in Vestar’s regional office located in Long Beach, Calif. Ollmann brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Vestar, having spent 16 years in leadership roles with high profile and long-standing companies such as Irvine …

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Toys”R”Us to Open Flagship Store at Mall of America

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New York City — WHP Global, parent company of Toys”R”Us®, has unveiled the location of its second U.S. flagship store in Bloomington, Minn., at Mall of America, the largest shopping and entertainment destination in North America. Set to open just before Thanksgiving, this marks the first flagship store in partnership with Go! Retail Group with additional flagship locations opening next year. Today in the United States, Toys”R”Us has a global flagship store at American Dream, and through a landmark partnership with Macy’s over 452 Toys”R”Us shop-in-shops are open inside every …

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Noodles & Company Announces CEO Transition

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Broomfield, Colo. — Noodles & Company has appointed one of its board members, Drew Madsen, to serve as interim CEO. Concurrently, the board has initiated a search for a new permanent CEO. Madsen’s appointment follows the decision by the board to transition to new leadership, resulting in Dave Boennighausen’s departure as the company’s CEO. Madsen brings a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry to the role of interim CEO. In his recent operating roles, he was president and chief operating officer at some of the most successful and well-respected …

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Northern Tool + Equipment to Open First Retail Location in Ohio

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Sharonville, Ohio — Northern Tool + Equipment will open its newest location in Sharonville, Ohio, on Nov. 15 — marking its first in Ohio. The Minnesota-based retailer has more than 135 stores across the country and plans to continue to grow its presence nationwide. “This is our first store serving Ohioans, and we’re thrilled to join the community of Sharonville,” says Steve Spears, vice president of retail for Northern Tool + Equipment. “Our knowledgeable team of experts is ready to help customers find the right tool for the job.” Northern …

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