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Nordstrom Rack to Relocate Downtown Seattle Store

by Katie Lee

Seattle — Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. plans to relocate its Nordstrom Rack in downtown Seattle to 601 Pine St. The new store is scheduled to open in spring 2027. “We’re excited to welcome customers to our beautiful new downtown Seattle location, which features convenient street access and an enhanced shopping experience,” says Gemma Lionello, president of Nordstrom Rack. “Seattle has been our company’s home for more than a century, and we’re proud to continue serving this community with our selection of great brands at great prices. Customers can also …

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REI Co-op Unveils New Renewable Energy Projects, Extends Sustainability Partnerships

by Katie Lee

Seattle — Over the past year, REI Co-op took meaningful steps to reduce its impact on the planet. This work reflects REI’s climate strategy, bringing cooperative action together to drive change with speed and scale. “When companies come together, climate action becomes more real and more lasting,” says Andrew Dempsey, director of sustainability, REI Co-op. “We’re grateful for the partners who’ve helped make this work possible. We’re focused on continuing this work and backing solutions that make a real difference for communities and help keep the outdoors healthy for the …

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Food Lion to Open New Stores Across the Carolinas

by Katie Lee

Salisbury, N.C. — Food Lion plans to open four new stores across the Carolinas in early 2026. Locations include Pontiac, S.C. (opening Jan. 21); Statesville, N.C. (opening Jan. 28); Greensboro, N.C. (opening February 2026); and Simpsonville, S.C. (opening March 2026). “Each new store strengthens our ability to deliver an easy, fresh and affordable omnichannel grocery shopping experience while supporting the communities where our neighbors live, work and raise their families,” says Greg Finchum, president, Food Lion. Each new store is designed with an easy-to-shop layout, and offers an expanded assortment, …

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Walmart Announces Leadership Changes

by Katie Lee

Bentonville, Ark. — The board of directors at Walmart Inc. has elected new leaders to its executive council. The company’s incoming president and chief executive officer, John Furner, also shared additional changes designed to help fuel innovation and drive the new era of retail. “Over my 32 years with Walmart, I’ve seen that our people are our greatest competitive advantage. These internal promotions reflect our culture of opportunity and the depth of our leadership bench,” Furner says. “These leadership changes also mark a key step in how we organize for …

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Phenix Salon Suites Opened 26 New Units in 2025, Plans 30 More in 2026

by Katie Lee

Las Vegas — Phenix Salon Suites closed 2025 with continued development across the U.S. and internationally, reinforcing the strength of its business model as it enters a new phase of growth in 2026. During 2025, the brand opened 26 new locations, including one international location in York, UK, while signing a strong number of new, strategic franchise agreements across both new and existing markets. These additions further expanded Phenix’s footprint across Texas, Florida, California, New York and New Jersey. Looking forward, Phenix plans to open more than 30 new locations …

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Saks Global Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Secures $1.75 Billion Financing Commitment

by Katie Lee

New York City — Saks Global Holdings LLC, the owner of luxury retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The company secured a financing commitment of approximately $1.75 billion, comprising $1.5 billion from an ad hoc group of the company’s senior secured bondholders and roughly $240 million of incremental liquidity from its asset-based lenders. Saks Global says the financing package will strengthen its balance sheet and position …

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Aldi to Open 180 New U.S. Grocery Stores This Year

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Batavia, Ill. — Aldi, a German discount, small-format grocer, plans to open 180 new stores across 31 states this year. By the end of the year, Aldi will operate approximately 2,800 U.S. grocery stores, including its first Maine location in Portland and 10 new stores in the metro Phoenix area. The grocer has operated stores in the United States for 50 years and has gained a loyal following in recent years as the demand for discount grocery items increases in the face of inflation. The company disclosed that 17 million …

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REVOLVE Group Opens Permanent Store at The Grove in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles — Global fashion retailer REVOLVE Group, Inc. has marked the official opening of its new store at The Grove in Los Angeles. REVOLVE is bringing its immersive retail experience to a prime location in Los Angeles with a new retail concept representing the next evolution of the brand’s commitment to immersive, elevated retail. Spanning 8,450 square feet, the two-story retail concept is designed to inspire discovery and connection. A strong, symmetrical entry sequence establishes an immediate sense of arrival, anchored by a sculptural spiral stair that serves as …

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Tractor Supply Reaches Milestone with Opening of 2,400th Store

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Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has opened its 2,400th store location in Aiken, S.C. The new Aiken store, which opened on Jan. 9, was one of four Tractor Supply locations to host a grand opening within the first 2 weeks of 2026, setting the pace for the retailer’s expansion plans to open 100 new stores by the end of the year. Situated on the north side of town on Show Jump Circle, the new Aiken store features a 3,000-square-foot Garden …

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Disaster Preparedness, Future-Proofing Systems: Facility Maintenance Strategies for Severe Weather

by Sarah Daniels

For retail and restaurant operators, severe weather is a recurring operational risk. Hurricanes, flooding, extreme heat and high-wind events are happening more frequently and with greater intensity. As a result, disaster preparedness in the retail and restaurant industry has shifted to a proactive facility maintenance discipline focused on resilience, continuity and speed of recovery. From a facility maintenance perspective, preparedness today means having a current, practiced and flexible plan. Plans must be testable and able to be executed quickly when conditions deteriorate. As Thomas Navarro, vice president of business development …

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