New York City — A&G Real Estate Partners is entertaining offers on 49 David’s Bridal leases across the United States — transactions that must be presented for bankruptcy court approval by June 30. “Interested retailers and landlords need to act
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New York City — Saks Fifth Avenue is expanding its luxury personal shopping and styling service, the Fifth Avenue Club, with the launch of private, standalone suites in destinations across the U.S. These luxe Fifth Avenue Club Suites are an
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Marlborough, Mass. & La Vergne, Tenn. — BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, will open its newest club in La Vergne, Tenn., on June 14, 2023. The club, located 20 miles outside of downtown Nashville, marks
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Indianapolis — Leading sports retailer Lids has promoted its senior vice president of merchandising, Bob Durda, to president. Over a 13-year tenure at the company, Durda has been at the forefront of Lids’ focus on building out its portfolio of
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Phoenix — Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western U.S., has tapped industry veteran Charles Martinez to be its new regional director overseeing its Northern California properties. Over the past 15 years,
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Dallas — At Home, The Home and Holiday Superstore, has appointed retail industry veteran Jeff Evans as president and chief merchandising officer. He will assume the position on June 19. He joins the company from Walmart US. “We’re thrilled to
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Davenport, Iowa — Von Maur Department Store plans to open a 90,000-square-foot store at West Acres Mall in Fargo, N.D. Scheduled to open in spring 2025, this will be the first Von Maur location in North Dakota as the family-owned
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Mountain View, Calif. — Lily AI, a retail technology platform specializing in AI solutions for retailers and brands, has hired Avnish Patel to its executive team as chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this new role, Patel will be responsible
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— By Bart Waldeck — Retailers will need to embrace creative innovations in order to thrive in 2023 and beyond. The retail landscape doesn’t look like it used to anymore — from buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS)
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Minneapolis — Macy’s is expanding its restaurant portfolio with the opening of The Social Kitchen & Libations at Macy’s Ridgedale in Minnetonka, Minn. Its modern vibe and open kitchen concept connect traditions to trends, with a menu that pays tribute
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Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart opened its first high-tech Market Fulfillment Center in Arkansas at Store 100 located at 406 S. Walton Blvd. in Bentonville in May, underlining the retailer’s strategic move toward expanding the use of its stores as fulfillment
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New York City — Lifestyle retailer MINISO officially opened its new global flagship store in New York’s Times Square on May 19, 2023. The opening of the new flagship comes during the brand’s 10th anniversary year, and shortly after the
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Egg Harbor Township, N.J. — Spencer’s & Spirit Halloween is expanding its corporate headquarters in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. The project will add 81,000 square feet of office space and amenities to the company’s current campus, bringing the total footprint
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Atlanta — Casey’s General Stores, Inc., a leading convenience store chain in the United States, will partner with RELEX Solutions to implement a unified space planning and supply chain solution. RELEX will service Casey’s 2,400+ stores and support the company’s
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Boise, Idaho — Albertsons Companies, Inc. has hired Tom Moriarty as its new executive vice president and general counsel, effective June 5, 2023. He joins Albertsons from CVS Health and will report to CEO Vivek Sankaran. Moriarty succeeds Juliette Pryor,
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Leading automotive retailer AutoNation, Inc. has hired Thomas Szlosek as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective in early August 2023. Szlosek will report to CEO Mike Manley and serve as a
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Davenport, Iowa — Dry Goods USA, a growing fashion boutique and subsidiary of Von Maur Department Store, plans to open 11 additional locations in 2023, including the retailer’s first stores in Alabama, Arkansas and New York. The new growth will
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Hudson, Ohio — JOANN Inc., the nation’s category leader in sewing and fabrics with one of the largest arts and crafts offerings, has announced the retirement of Wade Miquelon as president and chief executive officer effective, May 8, 2023. Chris
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Dallas — OHM Fitness will open 70 EMS fitness studios in the Texas Triangle through its newest franchise partner over the next few years. OHM Fitness offers a high-tech, high-energy EMS fitness experience that packs the benefits of an intense
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— By Mark Danzenbaker — Smarter retail facilities for lower energy costs. Decarbonization. Net zero. ESG. These terms, as part of corporate sustainability efforts, have garnered incredible momentum over the last year. With major climate policy and
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Salisbury, N.C. — With a capital investment exceeding $50 million, Food Lion is unveiling remodeled stores in Wilmington, N.C., that feature a new, easier shopping experience for customers. On May 10, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events in the Wilmington
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Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has announced recent expansions in its supply chain network that will grow the discount retailer’s distribution footprint by more than 3.2 million square feet. The Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based company has recently opened three new facilities
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New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., a leading footwear and apparel retailer, has appointed Blanca Gonzalez as senior vice president and general manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15, 2023. WSS is best known for its neighborhood-based store
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Oklahoma City — JackBe, the premier curbside drive-thru grocer, has opened its second location, the second of three locations slated to open in 2023 for the new-to-market grocer. The new location has a 22,000-square-foot store and serves as the new
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Chesapeake, Va. — Dollar Tree, Inc. has named a key executive leadership addition, with Mike Kindy joining the organization as chief supply chain officer. He has more than 34 years of management experience in retail logistics and operating distribution centers.
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Chicago — Going out of business sales have begun at all of Tuesday Morning’s approximately 200 stores in 25 states. This news follows the recent bankruptcy filing by Bed Bath & Beyond, less than 10 days prior. According to CNN,
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Atlanta — The specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete’s Foot (TAF), launched its most anticipated project of 2023: the introduction of its “neighborhood” concept store, located at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta. The Athlete’s Foot is focused on elevating
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