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DICK’S Sporting Goods to Acquire Moosejaw

by Katie Lee February 23, 2023

Pittsburgh — DICK’S Sporting Goods has agreed to acquire leading outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart. The acquisition will expand DICK’S outdoor portfolio — currently led by its specialty retailer, Public Lands — and reaffirm its commitment to the long term business opportunity in the growing multibillion-dollar outdoor category. The deal is expected to close in March 2023. Moosejaw, founded in Michigan in 1992, operates a successful e-commerce platform, has a loyal customer base, strong vendor relationships with outdoor brands and a passionate workforce. Moosejaw also operates brick-and-mortar locations in Arkansas, …

February 23, 2023

The Dolly Llama Makes New York City Debut

by Katie Lee February 22, 2023

New York City — The Dolly Llama, based in Los Angeles, is coming to New York. The popular waffle and artisanal ice cream shop will debut in the East Village on March 11th. “Always on the hunt for new business opportunities, I stumbled across The Dolly Llama and it immediately piqued my interest due to the vibrant, fun branding of the unique concept,” says John Harper, franchisee of the Dolly Llama East Village. “The East Village neighborhood is an eclectic mix of incredible restaurants and an abundance of nightlife, basically …

February 22, 2023

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The Athlete’s Foot to Launch New Omnichannel Store Concept this Spring

by Katie Lee February 22, 2023

Stans, Switzerland and Atlanta — The specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), is reporting retail revenue of $555 million globally, growth of 10%+ from 2021. The numbers show that TAF successfully navigated a difficult retail environment plagued by supply chain challenges, rising inflation, socioeconomic and political unrest. The brand is looking forward to a solid and successful start to 2023 powered by a host of new brand partnerships, store locations and, most importantly, the spring launch of its 3.0 omnichannel store concept. “Although the retail landscape presented …

February 22, 2023

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Helbiz Kitchen Opens First U.S. Location Via Kitchen United

by Katie Lee February 21, 2023

Los Angeles — Helbiz Kitchen, a Helbiz company, has launched its first kitchen in Santa Monica, Calif., in partnership with Kitchen United. The opening of the second location in Los Angeles is planned for later this month and will be located in the Westwood area. Helbiz Kitchen is known for its commitment to high-quality products, with an uncompromising focus on taste and flavor. The selection of products available in Los Angeles has not been modified from the menus offered in Milan, ensuring that customers in Los Angeles are able to …

February 21, 2023

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Carvana Marks 10th Anniversary

by Katie Lee February 21, 2023

Phoenix — Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is celebrating 10 years. Carvana’s iconic Car Vending Machine, which first debuted in Nashville in 2015, allows customers to save time by selecting a convenient time to pick up their new vehicle. Upon arrival, customers are greeted by a customer advocate and receive a commemorative, oversized Carvana coin to activate the automated vending process. Customers then get to watch their vehicle descend through the brightly lit vending structure from the heart of the all-glass tower — making …

February 21, 2023

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McDonald’s and Lightsource bp Amp Up Solar Energy in the Southeast

by Katie Lee February 20, 2023

Lafayette, La. — McDonald’s Corporation and Lightsource bp have formed a power purchase agreement for a 145 MWac/180 MWdc solar project located in St. Landry Parish, La. The Prairie Ronde Solar project will generate an expected average of approximately 327,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy annually, equivalent to the average annual electricity consumption of 30,700 U.S. homes once complete. The deal helps advances McDonald’s commitment to climate action and its sustainability goals, while expanding Lightsource bp’s footprint of solar assets across the Southeast. “Growing our partnership with Lightsource bp reaffirms …

February 20, 2023

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Taco Bell Opens New Cantina Experience on Hollywood Boulevard

by Katie Lee February 17, 2023

Irvine, Calif. — Taco Bell has opened its latest Cantina restaurant experience in the heart of Los Angeles, along the iconic palm tree-lined Hollywood Boulevard. The latest Cantina restaurant — known for its boozy drink menu and all the craveable menu items fans have come to expect — sits on a historic 1920s Hollywood property, once a bookstore known as a book lover’s haunt for movie stars, merging a “golden-age” design with modern, digital-only ordering and pickup. The Hollywood Cantina is the first Cantina in Los Angeles County. With more …

February 17, 2023

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MCS Acquires Chain Store Maintenance

by Katie Lee February 16, 2023

Lewisville, Texas — MCS, a national property services company founded in 1986, has acquired industry-leading commercial facilities services firm Chain Store Maintenance (CSM). MCS’s interior commercial facility services platform will be marketed as Chain Store Maintenance – an MCS Company, offering the core interior maintenance services that CSM is known for. Exterior facility services will continue to be marketed under MCS. In addition to expanding MCS’s overall commercial services offerings, the acquisition enhances its ability to serve its residential clients in the mortgage servicing and single-family rental industries with an …

February 16, 2023

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Showcase Opens 150th Store, Quadruples U.S. Store Count

by Katie Lee February 16, 2023

Batavia, N.Y. — Trendspotting retailer Showcase is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence. Showcase has completed the largest and fastest single expansion in its 29-year history, and opened the 150th trend store located in Huntington Station, N.Y. In just 6 months, Showcase opened 31 stores across 13 states in the U.S. Northeast, as well as unveiled a new 147,000-square-foot distribution center in Batavia, N.Y. Showcase is privately-owned and operates 109 stores in Canada and 41 in the United States. Founded in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1994, Showcase is an award-winning retailer, product developer …

February 16, 2023

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Chipotle Introduces New Fresh Eatery Concept: Farmesa

by Katie Lee February 16, 2023

Newport Beach, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new restaurant called Farmesa at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Calif. Farmesa is a fresh, bold new concept that is inspired by Chipotle’s ‘Food with Integrity’ standards. The concept will soft-open with an abbreviated menu and limited hours before officially rolling out in March. “One of our strategic objectives is to create or invest in emerging culinary spaces and restaurant concepts that fit within Chipotle’s food with integrity mission and make fresh food daily,” says Brian Niccol, chairman and …

February 16, 2023

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