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Tanger Releases 2025 Impact Report

by Katie Lee

Greensboro, N.C. — Tanger®, a leading owner and operator of outlet and other open-air retail shopping destinations, has released its 2025 Impact Report for the annual period ending December 31, 2025, marking a decade of reporting on the company’s sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives. Additionally, the Institute for Market Transformation has named Tanger a 2026 Green Lease Leader at the Silver level. Launched in 2014, Green Lease Leaders recognizes landlords, tenants and teams who modernize their leases to spur collaborative action on energy and water efficiency, shared cost-savings, air quality …

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Wendy’s Appoints New President and CEO

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Dublin, Ohio — The Wendy’s Company’s board of directors has appointed Robert D. “Bob” Wright as Wendy’s new president and chief executive officer, effective May 21, 2026. Most recently with Potbelly, Wright also joins the Wendy’s board of directors. Prior to his current post, Wright served as president and chief executive officer of Potbelly Corporation. Prior experience includes multiple senior leadership roles at Wendy’s, including as executive vice president, chief operations officer, as well as leadership positions at Charleys Philly Steaks, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. and Domino’s Pizza, Inc. “Following …

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Names New Leadership in the Pottery Barn Brands

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San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has promoted Jennifer Kellor to president of Pottery Barn. “Over the course of her 29-year tenure, Jen has demonstrated an exceptional track record of driving growth and incubating brands,” says laura Alber, president and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. “Jen’s deep brand leadership, merchandising, design, e-commerce and marketing expertise has led the Pottery Barn children’s home furnishings businesses to over $1.1 billion in annual revenues.” Since joining the company as an assistant buyer for the Pottery Barn catalog, Kellor has played an instrumental role in the …

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Bojangles Installs First EV Charging Station

by Katie Lee

Savannah, Ga. — As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow nationwide, Bojangles is reimagining the future of the roadside stop, debuting its first EV charging station at 4401 Ogeechee Rd. in Savannah, Ga. The Savannah location marks the first milestone in a larger initiative to bring EV charging infrastructure to Bojangles restaurants across the country. Developed in partnership with XLR8 America, a leader in EV charging and sustainable infrastructure, and Energy and Environmental Design Services, the new hub signals Bojangles’ evolution beyond traditional quick-service dining and positions the brand …

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Target Names EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer

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Minneapolis — Target Corporation has named Jeff England as executive vice president, chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31. England will report to Lisa Roath, Target’s chief operating officer, and will be responsible for accelerating Target’s supply chain plans to improve its shopping experience. “Guests come to Target for great style, design and value — and they trust we’ll be in stock and ready for them every time they shop,” says Michael Fiddelke, chief executive officer of Target. “Elevating that guest experience is one of our top …

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Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery to Open Over 17 Co-Branded Locations in 2026

by Katie Lee

Pasadena, Calif. — Wetzel’s Pretzels is teaming up with Cold Stone Creamery to expand its national footprint through co-branded locations. The brands currently have three co-branded locations in development for May, with plans to open an additional eight units by the end of 2026. This pipeline is on top of several new co-branded locations that opened earlier this year. Recent or upcoming openings include: • Clifton Park, N.Y. • Columbus, Ohio • Alamo Ranch, Texas • Bennington, Neb. • Bronx, N.Y.  • Lewisville, Texas • Burleson, Texas • Mt. Washington, …

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Gap Inc. Appoints President and CEO of Banana Republic

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San Francisco — Gap Inc. has named Donald Kohler to join the company as global brand president and CEO of Banana Republic beginning in July 2026. He will be based in San Francisco. Kohler is a seasoned leader with more than three decades of experience across the luxury, premium and specialty retail markets. He joins Banana Republic from PVH Corp., where he most recently served as CEO of PVH Americas, overseeing Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and the company’s regional retail, e-commerce, wholesale and licensing businesses. Prior to PVH Corp., Kohler …

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Taco Bueno Launches Drone Delivery in North Texas

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Taco Bueno has brought fresh food delivery to new heights with the launch of drone delivery in partnership with Zipline. As of May 7, residents within 3 miles of the 7400 block of North Beach Street in Watauga, Texas, can order Taco Bueno through the Zipline app and have it delivered directly to their doorstep via drone. “The drone-delivery partnership with Zipline is just one more example of the work we are doing to combine the heritage of Taco Bueno with innovations across products, service, technology and customer …

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NYC’s First Operational Public Grocery Store to Open in 2027 in the South Bronx

by Katie Lee

New York City — On May 18, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced The Peninsula in the Bronx has been selected as the second site for the City’s municipal grocery store program. It will be the first public grocery store to open (in 2027), and is projected to span 20,000 square feet in Hunts Point. Hunts Point is a South Bronx community where more than half of households have relied on public assistance within the last year, and where 77% of households in …

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Rōti Modern Mediterranean Debuts in London; Expands in Atlanta

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Atlanta — Rōti Modern Mediterranean®, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant concept part of Edible Brands®, is expanding into the London market for the first time through three delivery-first kitchens. The brand is also expanding in the Atlanta area with a new delivery-first store opening in Smyrna, Ga. “What makes Rōti work is simple. It’s bold food, real hospitality and shows up the same way every time,” says Matthew Walls, president and chief stores officer of Edible Brands. “Atlanta is about building depth in a market we not only work in, but …

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