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Target to Add More Than 100 Disney Shops to Stores Ahead of Holiday Season

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — Target plans to expand to over 160 Disney shop-in-shop locations by the end of 2021. The Minneapolis-based retailer began opening Disney shops in select stores in 2019. The new stores will offer a collection of Disney items including toys and costumes ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. Target’s fiscal report for the second quarter of 2021 showed that toys have been a growing category for the company, according to CNBC. The news outlet also reports Target plans to join with FAO Schwarz to offer a 70-piece toy …

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WSJ Report: Amazon Plans New Department Store Chain

by Katie Lee

Seattle — Amazon, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant, is planning to open a chain of department stores to boost its sales in clothing, household items, electronics and other areas. The news comes from a Wall Street Journal report citing “people familiar with the matter.” The first stores are expected to open in Ohio and California and, at around 30,000 square feet, will be smaller than a typical department store. “It is unclear what brands Amazon will offer in the stores, although the company’s private-label goods are expected to feature prominently,” the …

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Savi Provisions Plans New Location in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Savi Provisions, neighborhood destination for locally-sourced gourmet foods, fine wines and spirits, is opening a new store in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at Concourse B. Located in the former Café Intermezzo space, this location will be operated by Crews Airport Concessions Operating Company. It is slated to open in mid-September. Founded in 2009 by Paul Nair, Savi Provisions aims to provide its airport customers the same high-end, affordable and healthy market experience as offered to its neighborhood locations, while fulfilling hasty travelers’ need for convenience and efficiency. “It’s …

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Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa Opens 20th Store in Texas

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Clearwater, Fla. — Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, the nation’s largest swimming pool retail, service and repair franchise, has opened its newest franchised location in Lake Arlington, Texas. The new store marks the brand’s fourth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and 20th overall in the state of Texas. Behind the Lake Arlington opening is first-time franchising duo, Rob Stafford (pictured) and Tim Brandle, with a combined three decades of retail industry experience. The Lake Arlington store continues an aggressive development pipeline for the brand throughout Texas. Earlier …

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Sun & Ski Sports to Open Store at Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland

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Hanover, Md. — Sun & Ski Sports has opened its 31st store at Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, Md., at the former site of Modell Sporting Goods. The expected opening date will be in the fall or winter 2021. Currently, Sun & Ski Sports operates two other stores in the D.C. metro area located in Gaithersburg, Md., and Falls Church, Va., in addition to 28 stores nationwide. The Hanover location will be one of the largest specialty outdoor retail stores in the Mid-Atlantic at 30,000 square feet. “Sun & Ski …

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Floor & Decor Opens 150th Store

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Atlanta — Floor & Decor, a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, opened its newest location in South Austin, Texas, on August 18, 2021. The opening marks Floor & Decor’s 150th store nationwide and the 20th store in Texas and the third in the Austin market. The 80,000-square-foot Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will be led by Daniel Kuck, the new store’s chief executive merchant. “Floor & Decor is thrilled to open our doors in South Austin,” says Kuck. “We are excited to introduce both Professional customers, …

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DHL Opens Mobile Pop-Up Store at its U.S. Headquarters in South Florida

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Plantation, Fla. — DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services, has expanded its network of U.S. retail locations by opening a new mobile pop-up store in Plantation, Fla. Based at DHL’s U.S. headquarters, the 2,200-cubic-feet mobile DHL ServicePoint offers a safe, easy-to-use shipping option for customers and employees in response to increased demand from the local community for international shipping. “Over the past year, we have installed several mobile pop-up stores across the U.S., and we have seen that customers prefer the speed and convenience of …

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Sanitize & Design

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— By Andrea Lisbona — Best practices for long term PPE implementation in retail design.   Prior to the pandemic, it would have been rare to consider PPE like hand sanitizer, plexiglass barriers and masks as critical elements in enhancing the customer experience in retail environments. Today, a standing hand sanitizer dispenser, for example, is the norm at a retail door; it is the first thing customers will see and use when they walk into a store, and continue to experience throughout their browsing and buying journey. It’s clear that …

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David’s Bridal Promotes 4 Leaders to Senior Leadership Teams

by Katie Lee

Conshohocken, Pa. — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, has named the internal promotions of Andrea Dauphinee to senior vice president, human resources; Heather Braddock to the newly created role of vice president, digital solutions; Heather McReynolds to vice president, general merchandising manager, bridal and dresses; and Rich McGrath, vice president, learning, development and field human resources. Dauphinee has been with David’s Bridal for 3 years serving as vice president of HR operations. She will now report to CEO Jim Marcum, and will join the executive …

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West Marine Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — West Marine, Inc., the nation’s leading omnichannel provider of products, services and expertise for the marine aftermarket, has appointed Eric Kufel to succeed Ken Seipel as chief executive officer. As part of this planned transition, Seipel will become lead independent director of the West Marine board of directors, effective August 23. Kufel brings West Marine over two decades of executive leadership experience. He most recently served as executive chairman of Leslie’s, Inc., where he partnered with the team to transform Leslie’s into the largest, most trusted …

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