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Bed Bath & Beyond Appoints Interim CEO and New Chief Merchandising Officer

by Katie Lee June 29, 2022

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has made significant changes to its senior leadership to focus on reversing recent results, addressing supply chain and inventory, and strengthening its balance sheet. Sue Gove, an independent director on the company’s board of directors and chair of the board’s Strategy Committee, has been named interim chief executive officer, replacing Mark Tritton, who has left his role as president and chief executive officer and as a member of the board. “After thorough consideration, the board determined that it was time for a …

June 29, 2022

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GUESS Uses Matterport Digital Twins to Reimagine Retail Experience

by Katie Lee June 27, 2022

Sunnyvale, Calif. — Matterport, Inc., the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, has partnered with GUESS?, Inc., the global fashion brand and retailer, to adopt Matterport digital twins to ensure brand consistency across its stores and create immersive, virtual experiences for its employees, external buyers and wholesale partners. Since 2017, GUESS has used Matterport digital twins, or photorealistic digital replicas of stores, to realize a 200% increase in productivity, a 30% decrease in travel costs, and a 95% reduction in departmental paper and printer …

June 27, 2022

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GrowGeneration Opens First Store in Mississippi

by Katie Lee June 27, 2022

Denver — GrowGeneration Corp., the nation’s largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers, has opened a new hydroponic garden center to serve the emerging Mississippi market. The new store in Jackson becomes the first in Mississippi, and the company’s 64th store nationwide and will expand the number of states the company operates in to 14. The store opened on June 27, 2022. Additionally, the company has signed two leases in North Chesterfield, Va., and Hazelwood, Mo. These stores are expected to be opened in the second half of …

June 27, 2022

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Kroger Expands Customer Access to EV Charging Stations

by Katie Lee June 24, 2022

Cincinnati, Ohio — The Kroger Co. has given customers increased access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, underscoring its commitment to helping customers make sustainable choices. The grocer tested and phased in charger installations by collaborating with Blink, Electrify America, EVgo, Tesla and Volta to bring hundreds of charging stations to stores in select markets across the U.S. “Increasing our customers’ access to EV charging stations at convenient Kroger locations supports our collective transition to a lower-carbon economy,” says Yael Cosset, senior vice president and chief information officer for Kroger. …

June 24, 2022

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Batteries Plus Names Director of Exit Strategy Support for Franchisees

by Katie Lee June 22, 2022

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus has hired Hugh Robertson as director of exit strategy support. In his new role, Robertson will educate, advise and assist Batteries Plus franchisees with their exit strategies — offering full support for owners from the time of purchase to the date of successful sale. Having spent more than 25 years in the franchising industry, Robertson joins the team with a breadth of experience including expertise in small to medium size business transfer, franchise consulting and franchise operations. In the short term, Robertson will be focused …

June 22, 2022

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Amazon Opens Second Amazon Style Store, First in Ohio

by Katie Lee June 22, 2022

Columbus, Ohio — Amazon has opened a new Amazon Style store at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. This will be the first Amazon Style location in the state and the second for the company; the first opened May 25 in the Los Angeles area. “We’re delighted to be part of the Columbus community and offer customers a new and innovative way to shop their favorite looks from Amazon in person,” says Monica Ravi, director of operations for Amazon Style. “We’re also eager to welcome hundreds of new employees to …

June 22, 2022

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Fashion Retailer Aritzia to Open Flagship Store on Magnificent Mile in Downtown Chicago

by Katie Lee June 21, 2022

Chicago — Aritzia, a women’s fashion boutique retailer based in Vancouver, plans to open a flagship store on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, bucking a trend of retailers leaving the famous stretch of North Michigan Avenue. The Magnificent Mile spans 13 city blocks in downtown Chicago and houses 460 stores, 275 restaurants and 60 hotels. The retailer, which sells apparel under brands such as Wilfred, Babaton and TNA, will occupy a 46,000-square-foot space at 555 N. Michigan Ave. in 2023. The location formerly housed Gap’s three-story flagship store before the retailer closed …

June 21, 2022

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Edible Welcomes New Vice President of Franchise Sales

by Katie Lee June 16, 2022

Atlanta — Edible® reinforces its executive leadership team, as it continues its global growth by focusing on franchise sales and territory expansion with the addition of Ramzi Daklouche as vice president of franchise sales. Previously serving as chief growth officer at Pieology Pizzeria, Ramzi has a wide-ranging background in growing brands and territories both domestic and globally. With nearly a decade of experience, Ramzi brings a strong understanding and unique perspective that will amplify franchise expansion for the Edible® brand. “I’m honored to be joining Edible® during such a promising …

June 16, 2022

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At Home Marks Milestone with 250th Store Opening

by Katie Lee June 16, 2022

Plano, Texas — At Home, The Home Décor Superstore, opened its 250th store on June 15 in Amherst, N.Y. It is also the company’s first location in the Buffalo market. The store’s grand opening will take place on July 2. “Today’s milestone is a significant step toward our long term potential to grow the brand, increase market share and strengthen our position as the leading retailer of home décor,” says Lee Bird, chairman and CEO. “We continue to strategically expand our footprint across the country and are on track to …

June 16, 2022

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IT’SUGAR Rolls Out New Department Stores Across U.S.

by Katie Lee June 14, 2022

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. — IT’SUGAR, the largest specialty candy ‘retailtainer’ in the United States plans to open more candy department stores across the US. One of the highlights of the 2022 rollout is the signing of a lease for a 20,335-square-foot pop-up candy department store in a prime location in Times Square in New York City. The new experiential candy emporium will take over space vacated by Modell’s with a grand opening planned for fall 2022. “Times Square shares our energy and spirit and is the perfect location for our …

June 14, 2022

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