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Meta Lab @ Best Buy to Open in More Than 50 Stores

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — In partnership with Meta, Best Buy is bringing Meta Lab @ Best Buy to more than 50 of its stores this summer. These 900-square-foot experiential spaces give customers a hands-on way to explore Meta’s AI glasses and VR headsets through interactive demos and displays, smart mirrors, personalized fittings and more. “Our customers are passionate about experiencing what’s next and they turn to Best Buy to bring it to life,” says Patrick McGinnis, chief merchandising officer at Best Buy. “Meta Lab @ Best Buy is an experience customers can’t …

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Walmart Adds Express Delivery From In-Store Restaurants, Starting with Subway®

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Bentonville, Ark. — Beginning this month, Walmart customers in select locations can order Subway directly through the Walmart app or Walmart.com and have their meal delivered in as little as 30 minutes or less, either on its own or alongside their Walmart Express Delivery order. This marks Walmart’s first restaurant integration within Express Delivery and reflects the company’s broader focus on helping customers simplify everyday life by bringing groceries, household essentials, fashion, prescriptions and restaurant meals together in one convenient experience. The service offers a flat Walmart Express Delivery fee …

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Perfumania and The Fragrance Outlet to Open 43 New Stores Nationwide

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New York City — RCS Real Estate Advisors, a leading national retail real estate advisory firm specializing in store growth and portfolio optimization, counseled internationally recognized fragrance retailers Perfumania and The Fragrance Outlet on the opening of 43 new stores across prominent malls and outlet centers nationwide. These transactions build on the opening of 31 stores in 2025, reflecting sustained momentum across the portfolio’s long term growth initiative. The new locations are expected to open throughout 2026 and 2027. “Our work with Perfumania and The Fragrance Outlet continues to evolve …

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Accelerates Growth with New Locations in Kentucky, Florida and Indiana

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Marlborough, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club is planning its next wave of new club growth with locations in Kentucky, Florida and Indiana set to open this fiscal year. The new clubs are part of the company’s ongoing strategy to open 25-30 new clubs every 2 years. The new clubs will be located in: • Frankfort, Ky. • Ocala, Fla. • Lecanto, Fla. • Port St. Lucie, Fla. • Portage, Ind. This expansion strengthens BJ’s presence in the Florida market up to 46 clubs and grows BJ’s footprint in the recently …

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OLIVE YOUNG Debuts in the U.S. with First Store in Pasadena, Calif.

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — OLIVE YOUNG, a leading beauty and lifestyle retailer from Korea, has officially opened OLIVE YOUNG Pasadena, its first brick-and-mortar store in the United States. The company also launched a U.S.-exclusive online store, expanding access to customers nationwide. Located at 58 W. Colorado Blvd., the 8,647-square-foot OLIVE YOUNG Pasadena marks a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion. Inspired by the fast-moving beauty culture and retail energy of Seoul, the store offers a highly curated assortment of trending K-beauty, wellness and globally popular brands across skincare, makeup, hair …

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Xponential Fitness Signs 127-Unit Development Deal in 6 States

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Irvine, Calif. — Xponential Fitness has signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Riser Fitness to develop 127 new Club Pilates studios over the next 5 years. Riser Fitness has also obtained the rights to develop all remaining, non-contracted studio locations in six states, including California, Idaho, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Riser Fitness, a family-owned operator, maintains more than 110 studios across eight states with a growing international footprint. Most recently, the company debuted its first Club Pilates studio in Mexico City and will begin a 40-unit development plan alongside …

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New York Butcher Shoppe Nears 50 Locations as National Expansion Accelerates

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Greenville, S.C. — New York Butcher Shoppe, a neighborhood butcher and specialty market, is making strides in its franchise development goals for 2026. The news follows a recent announcement of a strategic investment partnership with The Foundry Group, which brings hands‑on operational expertise to strengthen the company’s foundation and support scalable, nationwide franchise growth. New York Butcher Shoppe currently operates 42 units across 10 states and is advancing toward its 50th location, set to open by the end of the year. The brand’s development pipeline is robust, with nine new …

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Design on Display

by Katie Lee

— By Liz Snyder — How glass wall systems are emerging as a strategic investment for retailers. Today, the most successful retail stores aren’t designed solely for transactions; they are experiential and foster emotional connection. A well-designed store engages customers and attracts prospective shoppers, even when staff are busy. To do so, many retailers are incorporating hospitality-inspired elements, such as cafés, restaurants and communal gathering areas, into their layout design, transforming furniture and retail stores into lifestyle destinations. Floor plans that prioritize openness, natural light and seamless flow enhance the …

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The Home Depot Foundation Invests $5.5 Million in Disaster Preparedness Ahead of Storm Season

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — As hurricane season approaches, The Home Depot Foundation is directly supporting efforts to help communities better prepare for, withstand and recover from natural disasters by investing more than $5.5 million in grants to nonprofit partners. These grants, along with mitigation training for those partners supporting rebuilding efforts, will aid communities through every stage of the disaster response cycle. Beyond philanthropy, The Home Depot activates its Disaster Response Command Center for significant disasters, providing continuous, daily communication between teams, impacted stores and suppliers. The Command Center organizes more than …

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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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