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MaintenX Urges Businesses to Prepare for Holiday Shopping with Maintenance

by Katie Lee

Tampa, Fla. — Analysts predict that falling COVID-19 rates and high consumer demand will cause holiday shoppers to show up online and in-person earlier and in numbers much higher than last year. While great news for retailers, the surge in business tempo can challenge operations and facilities managers who are not prepared, according to MaintenX, a leading commercial facility maintenance and repair company. “Repairing and refreshing storefronts and interiors as well as making sure distribution and supply operations facilities are running smoothly should be top priorities for managers right now,” …

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Batteries Plus Expands Store Development Team

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Hartland, Wis. — In response to the strong third quarter which saw the signing of 20 new store agreements, bringing the brand’s total signings for the year to 66, Batteries Plus has made substantial additions and promotions to its store development team. Kirtis Hill has been promoted to chief retail growth officer. In this new role, he will be working directly with franchisees to optimize store growth in markets nationwide, while providing leadership to enterprise teams working on high-priority strategic initiatives to drive sales and profitability. “Kirtis’ background in both strategy and …

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Walmart Plans 2 New High-Tech Supply Chain Facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Lancaster, Texas — Walmart plans to build two new high-tech facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to support the retailer’s growing supply chain network: a 1.5 million-square-foot automated fulfillment center, set to open in 2023, and a 730,000-square-foot automated grocery distribution center, set to open in 2024. When built, the new facilities will be among Walmart’s largest automated fulfillment and distribution centers. The facilities will play a critical role in Walmart’s supply chain to deliver on the retailer’s promise to get customers the items they want when they want them. …

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The Watches of Switzerland Group Plans Major U.S. Expansion

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New York City — As part of its continued development of the North American market and in line with its long range plan released in July 2021, The Watches of Switzerland Group is planning its largest expansion plan since its entry into the U.S. in 2017. Focused around building its presence in key markets and becoming the clear leader in the U.S. market, the Group has acquired properties held by three of the country’s leading timepiece retailers, including Ben Bridge at the Mall of America outside Minneapolis-St. Paul, Timeless Luxury …

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Publix Recognized as One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail

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Lakeland, Fla. — Publix has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, ranking No. 5 of the 15 best large retail workplaces. With more than 1,280 stores across seven states, Publix associates named its resources, culture and giving back as reasons they enjoy working there. “Our company was founded over 90 years ago on philosophies and principles that still guide us today,” says Maria Brous, director of communications at Publix. “We care about the well-being of our associates by providing them with the tools they …

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99 Cents Only Stores Appoints Chief Financial Officer

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Los Angeles — 99 Cents Only Stores LLC has appointed Periclis “Perry” Pericleous as chief financial officer, effective November 15, 2021. Pericleous, an accomplished retail executive, will be responsible for the company’s key finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury and investor relations. “99 Cents Only Stores is a growth company with a seasoned and dynamic executive leadership team,” says Barry Feld, chief executive officer of the company. “Perry’s deep expertise and success as a public company CFO, his financial acumen and his outstanding leadership …

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Advance Auto Parts Launches Carquest by Advance Store Concept

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Raleigh, N.C. — Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer, has unveiled ‘Carquest by Advance’ as a new retail concept under Advance’s portfolio of brands. The store model targets the emerging automotive DIY channel and is designed specifically for independent owners who receive additional operations and merchandising DIY support from Advance. Carquest by Advance stores feature interior and exterior signage, along with a core selection of DIY automotive parts and products made available by Advance. The merchandise assortment includes DieHard® batteries, America’s most trusted auto battery, which is …

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MarineMax Expands in Texas with Acquisition of Towboat Retailer

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Clearwater, Fla. — MarineMax, Inc., the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has acquired the assets of Texas MasterCraft. Texas MasterCraft is a full-service Dallas-area towboat dealer that operates primarily from two locations. The Dallas-area market is the largest towboat market in the United States. Texas MasterCraft is recognized annually as the largest MasterCraft dealer in the world. Jimmy Harvell launched Texas MasterCraft in 2001, after several years teaching as a waterski pro and working with various other Dallas-area dealerships. The dealership benefits from a private lake it owns, …

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Johnson Fitness and Wellness Acquires Gym Source Retail Stores

by Katie Lee

Cottage Grove, Wis. — Johnson Fitness and Wellness, the world’s largest specialty fitness retailer and the retail division of Johnson Health Tech, will acquire all Gym Source retail locations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia and Connecticut. The acquisition of Gym Source locations — which will be folded under the Johnson Fitness and Wellness brand — increases the number of Johnson Fitness and Wellness retail stores to 100 in the U.S. and 365 stores globally. Gym Source will continue to operate as a …

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Boot Barn Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Irvine, Calif. — Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. has appointed a new chief financial officer, Jim Watkins, effective November 1, 2021. Watkins has worked at Boot Barn in a variety of roles since October 2014, most recently as the company’s senior vice president, finance and investor relations. Prior to joining Boot Barn, Watkins was the vice president, corporate controller and principal accounting officer of Mindspeed Technologies, a publicly traded semiconductor company. Greg Hackman will continue as Boot Barn’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. Hackman joined Boot Barn in 2015 …

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