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Edible Expands Philadelphia Footprint with 7-Unit Deal

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Philadelphia — Edible®, the world’s leader in the gifts and treats category, has signed a multi-unit agreement in Philadelphia with multi-brand operators Nilita Patel, Manisha Patel and Jimmy Shah of ANZ Hospitality LLC. With 1,000-plus locations nationwide, the Patels and Shah plan to take over ownership of select existing stores, and add new locations within the Philadelphia market — seven new stores total for the team. “We are very excited to expand our ownership with Edible,” says Nilita Patel. “The brand has a constant desire to innovate, which we took …

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Bed Bath & Beyond’s Chief Digital Officer Adds Title of Chief Brand Officer

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Union, N.J. — Cindy Davis has stepped down from her positions as executive vice president, chief brand officer, and president of Decorist effective August 30, 2021. As a transition, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Rafeh Masood, executive vice president and chief digital officer, as chief digital officer & interim chief brand officer. He will lead the combined brand, marketing and digital teams effective immediately. “Rafeh’s demonstrated success and leadership in the realms of digital transformation and customer engagement make him the right person to take on these additional …

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Ace Hardware to Open More Than 170 Stores this Year

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Oak Brook, Ill. — Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, has opened 110 new stores in 2021, and is planning to open at least an additional 60 stores by the end of the year. Ace operates more than 5,500 locally owned hardware stores in all 50 states and 70 countries, with global sales topping $20 billion. Ace’s unique cooperative business model offers local entrepreneurs not only the ability to become owners of their local store operation, but they also become one of a limited number of …

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BoConcept Opens its 300th International Store in Massachusetts

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New York City — BoConcept, a global leader of the furniture franchise industry, celebrated the opening of its 300th store in July with a new location in Boston-Dedham, Mass. “We’re very proud to open our 300th store with our franchise partners in Boston, marking another important achievement in our company’s global expansion,” says Michael Linander, chief retail officer for BoConcept. “In a challenging and rapidly-changing omni-channel retail landscape, BoConcept continues to inspire consumers, offering them extraordinary experiences and services through both our innovative stores and talented interior designers.” The BoConcept …

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EDENS Underway on Renovation of Shopping Center in Houston’s West University District

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Houston — Retail developer and operator EDENS is underway on the renovation of Plaza in the Park, a 143,000-square-foot shopping center in the West University area of Houston. Planned upgrades at the center, which was originally built in 1999, will include fresh paint for storefronts, more outdoor seating for diners, revamped landscaping and new pathways to connect the buildings. All tenants at Plaza at the Park, which include Kroger, Massage Envy, Sprint, Subway and Vision Optique, among others, will remain open during the renovation. Construction is scheduled to be complete …

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

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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

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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

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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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