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Aldi to Open 180 New U.S. Grocery Stores This Year

by Katie Lee

Batavia, Ill. — Aldi, a German discount, small-format grocer, plans to open 180 new stores across 31 states this year. By the end of the year, Aldi will operate approximately 2,800 U.S. grocery stores, including its first Maine location in Portland and 10 new stores in the metro Phoenix area. The grocer has operated stores in the United States for 50 years and has gained a loyal following in recent years as the demand for discount grocery items increases in the face of inflation. The company disclosed that 17 million …

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REVOLVE Group Opens Permanent Store at The Grove in Los Angeles

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — Global fashion retailer REVOLVE Group, Inc. has marked the official opening of its new store at The Grove in Los Angeles. REVOLVE is bringing its immersive retail experience to a prime location in Los Angeles with a new retail concept representing the next evolution of the brand’s commitment to immersive, elevated retail. Spanning 8,450 square feet, the two-story retail concept is designed to inspire discovery and connection. A strong, symmetrical entry sequence establishes an immediate sense of arrival, anchored by a sculptural spiral stair that serves as …

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Tractor Supply Reaches Milestone with Opening of 2,400th Store

by Katie Lee

Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has opened its 2,400th store location in Aiken, S.C. The new Aiken store, which opened on Jan. 9, was one of four Tractor Supply locations to host a grand opening within the first 2 weeks of 2026, setting the pace for the retailer’s expansion plans to open 100 new stores by the end of the year. Situated on the north side of town on Show Jump Circle, the new Aiken store features a 3,000-square-foot Garden …

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Disaster Preparedness, Future-Proofing Systems: Facility Maintenance Strategies for Severe Weather

by Sarah Daniels

For retail and restaurant operators, severe weather is a recurring operational risk. Hurricanes, flooding, extreme heat and high-wind events are happening more frequently and with greater intensity. As a result, disaster preparedness in the retail and restaurant industry has shifted to a proactive facility maintenance discipline focused on resilience, continuity and speed of recovery. From a facility maintenance perspective, preparedness today means having a current, practiced and flexible plan. Plans must be testable and able to be executed quickly when conditions deteriorate. As Thomas Navarro, vice president of business development …

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America’s Tire Expands Retail Footprint into New Jersey

by Katie Lee

Burlington, N.J. — America’s Tire, a leading retailer of tires and wheels, has opened its first location in the state of New Jersey. The new tire store is located at 2501 Mount Holly Rd. in Burlington. (America’s Tire operates under the name Discount Tire in most of the U.S.) As a service to drivers, America’s Tire offers customers free tire repair and air pressure checks at its new Burlington location and reminds New Jersey drivers of tire safety tips, including the importance of properly inflated tires. “Our doors are officially …

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Total Wine & More Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Bethesda, Md. — Total Wine & More has named Ryan Ross as its next chief executive officer. He will join the company from Neiman Marcus on Jan. 12, 2026. Ross has more than 25 years of experience in retail, e-commerce and lifestyle brands. He most recently served as president of Neiman Marcus Brand and head of NMG Customer Insights and previously held leadership roles at Williams Sonoma and HSN. He is recognized for driving growth, elevating customer experience and building high-performing teams. “Ryan’s proven leadership and innovative mindset will lead …

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Miniso to Open its Largest Bay Area Store this Month

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Fremont, Calif. — MINISO, a global lifestyle brand, will open its largest Bay Area store on Jan. 17, 2026 at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, Calif. Spanning more than 12,000 square feet, the new location represents a major milestone in MINISO’s Northern California expansion. Managed by Phoenix-based Vestar, Pacific Commons Shopping Center is conveniently located off the I-880 Freeway at Auto Mall Parkway. The new MINISO store is situated at the intersection of Boscell Road and Curie Street, next to T.J. Maxx and across from Costco. “The opening of …

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Zales Unveils “The Edit”: A New Jewelry Retail Concept

by Katie Lee

New York City — Zales, a legendary fine jewelry retailer, is ushering in a new era of jewelry shopping with the launch of The Edit, a next-generation in-store retail concept that blends style, storytelling and premier service. Now open in four markets with plans for continued expansion in 2026, The Edit introduces a fresh, modern approach to jewelry discovery — one that’s more personal, inspiring and intuitive. The new stores mark a pivotal step in Zales’ transformation following its 2025 “Own It” rebrand, reinforcing the company’s vision of making fine …

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Bella’s Market Opens as Utah City’s First New Grocery Store in More Than 100 Years

by Katie Lee

Utah City, Utah — Bella’s Market has opened in Utah City, Utah, making it the first new grocery store in Utah City for more than 100 years. Bella’s is locally owned and operated by Lee’s Marketplace in Utah City. Design teams RDC and DyeLot Interiors collaborated on the project, with RDC serving as the store’s architect, and DyeLot providing interior design and branding services. Bella’s Market is supported and managed by Logan, Utah-based Lee’s Marketplace through a partnership with Utah City, built by Woodbury Corp and Flagship Cos. “The concept …

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CEO of lululemon athletica inc. to Step Down

by Katie Lee

Vancouver, British Columbia — This month, lululemon athletica inc. announced that Calvin McDonald plans to step down as chief executive officer and member of the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 31, 2026. McDonald and the board are working together to facilitate a smooth transition, and he will serve as a senior advisor to the company through March 31, 2026. The board is conducting a comprehensive search process in partnership with a leading executive search firm to identify the company’s next CEO. Additionally, Marti Morfitt, chair of the board, will …

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