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Batteries Plus Names Director of Exit Strategy Support for Franchisees

by Katie Lee

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 …

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Amazon Opens Second Amazon Style Store, First in Ohio

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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 …

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

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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 …

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Edible Welcomes New Vice President of Franchise Sales

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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 …

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At Home Marks Milestone with 250th Store Opening

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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 …

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

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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 …

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Simon Premium Outlets Outlines Multiple New Developments

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Indianapolis — Simon has the following new developments in major growing U.S. markets — Carson, Calif.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Tulsa, Okla. — as well as the expansion of Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in New York. “We are thrilled to bring these new and compelling projects to serve their markets, and they will provide the quality, variety and value combination that retailers and consumers have come to know and expect from Simon,” says David Simon, chairman, CEO and president of Simon. North of New York City, Simon is detailing plans for the …

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Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Opens 125th Franchise Location

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Mesa, Ariz. — Aqua-Tots Swim Schools has expanded with the opening of its 125th worldwide franchise location in Falls Church, Va. The new location neighbors Staples in the newly remodeled Broad and Birch shopping center. It officially opened its doors on May 25, 2022. The 7,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art swim facility is the first location for franchise owner Mike Steele and 12th location for his business partners, Andrew George, Jesse Rhodenbaugh and Tommy Fisher, who also own schools in North Carolina and Georgia. Aqua-Tots Swim Schools serves over 120 communities worldwide, offering …

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Camping World to Expand National Footprint in 11 Major Markets by End of 2022

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Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc. plans to continue expanding its RV sales and service network through the completion of 11 new dealership locations, in seven states, by the end of 2022. This announcement is on the heels of the recent acquisition of Richardson’s RV Centers. “We are committed to strategically and profitably expanding our sales and service presence to capitalize on the 11 million-plus installed RV owner base along with the tremendous growth of new entrants to the lifestyle,” says Marcus Lemonis, chairman of Camping World. “The expansion …

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Maximizing The Experience

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— By Jon Jaggers — Cross-pollinating your retail experience: store-within-a-store, dual brands, and sub-brands.   In today’s retail climate, many customers are looking for experiences beyond the store. These days, more and more brands are partnering with other businesses to offer a unique experience that both brand partners can share. This is called cross-pollination within retail, and it has become one of the hottest trends in the business world. In this column, we’ll explore what exactly cross-pollinating your retail experience means and how you can use it as an opportunity …

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