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LG Electronics to Enter U.S. EV Charging Market in 2024

by Katie Lee

Lincolnshire, Ill. — LG Electronics will enter the rapidly growing U.S. electric vehicle charger market in 2024 with the introduction of its first line of AC and DC EV charging stations. According to Nicolas Min, senior vice president of LG Business Solutions USA, the line will include Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers, opening new opportunities for businesses, municipalities and other public places to support the electrification of America with independently owned and operated charging stations. “As a leader in the electrification movement, LG is committed to delivering systems …

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Western Specialty Contractors Restores Rooftop Parking Deck at Luxury Mall in Palm Beach

by Katie Lee

St. Louis — Western Specialty Contractors’ Fort Lauderdale, Fla., branch has completed restoration of the rooftop parking deck at The Esplanade shopping mall in Palm Beach, Fla. The project took 5 months. Located at 150 Worth Ave. just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, the luxury retail destination is home to some of the world’s most sought-after luxury brands including Carolina Herrera, Akris, Pucci, Hublot, Lugano Diamonds and Saks Fifth Avenue. Its on-site parking facility supports surrounding businesses, restaurants, hotels, beach visitors and events. Western’s craftsmen began work to restore …

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Jack in the Box Signs 123 New Commitments in New Markets; Del Taco Signs 138 New Deals

by Katie Lee

San Diego — Jack in the Box Inc. signed 123 new restaurant commitments during its 2023 fiscal year. The brand also announced the signing of 138 new restaurant commitments for Del Taco. The news comes as the company announced its Q4 and fiscal year 2023 financial results. During 2023, Jack in the Box also entered four new states: Arkansas, Florida, Montana and Wyoming. The brand also signed a 22-unit commitment to enter Mexico. In mid-2023, Jack in the Box set a record for a restaurant opening in a new market, …

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Crate & Barrel Opens New Flagship Store in New York Home Design District

by Katie Lee

  Chicago — In mid-November, Crate & Barrel unveiled a New York City flagship location in the Flatiron district. The 23,000-square-foot, two-level store also mark’s the brand’s first-ever immersive design store. The historic location was carefully renovated by Crate & Barrel’s in-house architecture and design team with the goal to preserve much of the rich history of the circa-1868 building. Once home to the largest department store, the building was known as New York’s Palace of Trade. “This historic building embodies Crate & Barrel, blending classic and timeless design with …

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Shawarma Press Continues Expansion with its First Location in Georgia

by Katie Lee

Johns Creek, Ga. — Shawarma Press, the first authentic Shawarma franchise in the U.S., continues its expansion with the opening of a flagship restaurant in Georgia. Located in the Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek, the popular Mediterranean spot is the first of several franchise units planned throughout the state. The expansion to The Peach State follows seven well-established Texas locations in Irving, Plano, Georgetown, Arlington, Frisco, San Antonio and a recently opened flagship restaurant in the Dallas Arts District. Sawsan Abublan, CEO and co-founder, says expansion in Georgia is significant …

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MINISO to Open 100th U.S. Store in December

by Katie Lee

Guangzhou, China — Global lifestyle brand MINISO will open its 100th store in the U.S. Located in the Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla., the new store will officially open its doors on Dec. 9, promising a whimsical and festive pink Christmas shopping experience. The milestone opening marks another significant step in the China-based brand’s rapid U.S. expansion as it brings its signature fun, affordable and well-designed products to even more shoppers around the country.  The 2,080-square-foot store occupies a prime location, just minutes from Orlando International Airport, Disney World and …

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Huddle House Expands its Presence in the Southern U.S.

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Huddle House Franchise is driving expansion across Southern markets through its existing franchise network. In recent months, Huddle House announced new store openings in Lynchburg, Va., Owensboro, Ky., Nahunta, Ga., as well as a 10-year renewal agreement in Lady Island, S.C. All of these announcements have come from existing franchise owners. Christopher and Stephanie Wilson, the husband-and-wife business duo, are the operators of Huddle House of Lady’s Island, and have been serving the community since 2018. The Wilsons recently renewed their agreement with a 10-year commitment, ensuring that …

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Rejuvenation, a Williams-Sonoma Brand, Opens First Store in North Carolina

by Katie Lee

Portland, Ore. — Rejuvenation, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., has opened a new store in Cary, N.C. Located in the Fenton Shopping Center, the new Rejuvenation store is the 12th retail location for the Portland, Ore.-based lighting, hardware and home furnishings company — and the first location in the state of North Carolina. In addition to showcasing Rejuvenation’s assortment of furniture, textiles and one-of-a-kind vintage finds, the new 5,900-square-foot store will showcase more than 240 light fixtures and 40 collections of hardware designed for cabinets, doors, windows and outdoor …

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Fogo de Chão to Enter Tennessee with First Location in Nashville

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Fogo de Chão has signed a lease agreement to open its first location in the state of Tennessee. The new 8,500-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to open in 2025 at Nashville Yards, a 19-acre mixed-use development in Nashville that is being developed by Southwest Value Partners and AEG. 2023 has proven to be another strong year for Fogo with 22 new domestic and international leases signed and recent openings in key markets including Paramus, N.J., Providence, R.I., Huntington Beach, Calif., Thousand Oaks, Calif., Irving, Texas, and Emeryville, Calif., …

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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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