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MBH Architects Renovates & Expands Waterworks’ Midtown Manhattan Showroom

by Katie Lee June 6, 2022

New York City — Alameda, Calif.-based design firm MBH Architects has completed Waterworks’ newly renovated showroom in midtown Manhattan, in the heart of New York City. Following the successful transformation of the Flatiron location in 2017, MBH Architects was tasked with transforming the existing two-story 8,500-square-foot space into a three-story, 12,500-square-foot-flagship masterpiece. Designed with the luxury feel and elegance of a museum, the new space showcases the brand’s sleek tubs, faucets, fittings and mirrors in the most affluent and sumptuous space. The original two-story showroom’s staircase was relocated to create a focal point …

June 6, 2022

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7-Eleven’s Latest Evolution Store Opens in Dallas

by Katie Lee June 3, 2022

Irving, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc. has opened its fifth Evolution Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and ninth in the country. Located at the corner of Preston and Alpha roads in Dallas, this new location offers customizable beverage options, a premium cigar humidor and the latest digital innovations in addition to Laredo Taco Company®, a popular south Texas restaurant concept. Laredo Taco Company is famous for its authentic tacos served on fresh-made flour tortillas as well as its signature salsa bar. Unlike other Laredo Taco Company restaurants, this location features …

June 3, 2022

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Conn’s, Inc. and Belk to Pilot Store-Within-A-Store Concept

by Katie Lee June 1, 2022

The Woodlands, Texas, and Charlotte, N.C. — Conn’s, Inc. and Belk have announced a strategic partnership to pilot a store-within-a-store concept in select Belk locations and online at Belk.com beginning later this summer. The new store format, which will launch under a new brand name soon to be announced, will provide Belk customers with access to Conn’s complementary home product categories, as well as next-day delivery. The store-within-a-store concept will be piloted in 10 to 20 Belk locations in Conn’s existing markets and through an e-commerce experience on Belk.com beginning …

June 1, 2022

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West Marine Names New Chief Commercial Officer

by Katie Lee May 31, 2022

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — West Marine, Inc. has appointed Stacey Renfro as chief commercial officer. She joins the company’s senior leadership team and reports to CEO Eric Kufel. She is a seasoned retail veteran whose resumé includes leadership positions at The Vitamin Shoppe, Pier 1 Imports and JC Penney. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Stacey Renfro to the West Marine team,” says Kufel. “Through her complex growth initiatives and game-changing strategies, she has built lifestyle brands and transformed omni-channel retailers to accelerate digital strategies. Stacy’s passion for boating and …

May 31, 2022

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Superior Group of Companies Names Retail Operations Veteran as its New CFO

by Katie Lee May 31, 2022

Seminole, Fla. — Superior Group of Companies, Inc. has appointed Michael Koempel to the role of chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 31, 2022. He previously served as COO of various major retail brands. Koempel, with more than 30 years of broad financial experience, has an impressive record of building and scaling high growth apparel and retail brands. Most recently, Koempel was chief operating officer of IT’SUGAR®, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S. Prior to that, Koempel served as chief operating officer of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, …

May 31, 2022

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Veeve and Albertsons Partner to Expand AI-Powered Shopping Carts

by Katie Lee May 27, 2022

Seattle — Veeve Inc., a leading retail technology startup, has formed an agreement with Albertsons Companies that will make Veeve Smart Carts available to customers at a few dozen stores across the country. Once launched later this year, consumers will be able to use the smart carts to skip the checkout line with a fast, convenient and contactless way to shop. Veeve Smart Carts feature a touch screen that provides a running total for in-cart items and a built-in scale for easy produce purchase. The tech-enhanced carts will also integrate …

May 27, 2022

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Kohl’s Plans to Open 100 Smaller-Format Stores, Revitalize Existing Locations

by Katie Lee May 27, 2022

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s plans to increase its investment in brick-and-mortar with the addition of 100 new, smaller-format locations over the next 4 years in previously untapped markets. This expansion follows the pilot of 20 stores featuring the company’s smaller-format design, which averages around 35,000 square feet versus the traditional 80,000-square-foot iteration. In June, the Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based company will be opening a smaller-format shop in Bonney Lake, Wash., and in the fall, stores are set to open in San Angelo, Texas; Morgantown, W.Va.; Tacoma, Wash.; and Lenox, Mass. …

May 27, 2022

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Independent Appliance Retailer Recruits 2 Executives to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee May 26, 2022

La Habra, Calif. — Howard’s, Southern California’s premier independent appliance retailer, has added Joy Banducci and Daryl Massy to its senior leadership team. Banducci joins the company as chief financial officer & technology officer, and Massy as senior vice president & chief merchant. “Banducci brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, systems, IT and project management/operations,” says John Riddle, CEO of Howard’s. She comes to the company from Swann Communications where she served as CFO. Swann Communications is a global leader in smart home security systems that partners …

May 26, 2022

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Mill 77 Exchange Expands New England Footprint with Flagship Store in New Hampshire

by Katie Lee May 25, 2022

North Hampton, N.H. — Mill 77 Holdings LLC is expanding its Mill 77 Exchange brand, enlarging its New England footprint with a new flagship store in North Hampton, N.H. This new location, a former Staples building, spans 20,000 square feet and is the brand’s largest location yet. This addition is the fifth location of the Mill 77 Brand of home furniture and décor. “There’s no doubt that our new flagship store in New Hampshire is the look and feel of our future,” says founder Gary Bergeron. “Today’s customer is looking …

May 25, 2022

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REI Co-op Expands Leadership Team

by Katie Lee May 23, 2022

Seattle — REI Co-op has made two additions to its senior leadership team. Sylvia Wilks joined REI on May 23 as the company’s first senior vice president, chief supply chain officer. Minnie Alexander will begin her role as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary on May 31. “Sylvia and Minnie join our team from customer-centric organizations that are deeply focused on creating best-in-class experiences. Their talent will help REI deliver on our promise to inspire and enable a life outside for everyone by serving our members, employees and broader …

May 23, 2022

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