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BoConcept Opens First Digital-Experience Store in United States

by Katie Lee February 12, 2021

Berkeley, Calif.— Danish furniture franchise BoConcept has added a new location to its roster of functional-furniture stores around the world, but this one is different from all the others in the U.S. Helmed by multi-unit franchisees Søren and Caroline Krogh-Jensen, the new BoConcept, which opened in Berkeley, Calif., on February 11, is the franchise’s first digital-experience store in the U.S. Working with global consumer-engagement agency The Marketing Store and in-store digital-experience developers Ombori, BoConcept has developed a cutting-edge new retail experience that offers customers the best of both online and …

February 12, 2021

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UFC GYM Promotes President & Co-Founder to CEO

by Katie Lee February 11, 2021

Newport Beach, Calif. — UFC GYM®, the first major brand extension of UFC®, the world’s premier MMA organization, has promoted Adam Sedlack to chief executive officer while the brand’s former CEO, Mark Mastrov, will move on as executive chairman. A fitness industry veteran, Sedlack possesses nearly three decades of experience in health club industry leadership roles and, specifically, spent about 12 of those years as UFC GYM’s president. Alongside Mastrov, Sedlack joined UFC GYM as co-founder in 2008 and helped build the concept from the ground up, now growing the …

February 11, 2021

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Aldi to Open 100 New Grocery Stores in 2021 Coast-to-Coast

by Katie Lee February 10, 2021

Batavia, Ill. — Aldi, a discount grocer based in Essen, Germany, is continuing its nationwide expansion with 100 new stores to open this year. The grocer plans to grow its footprint in select markets in Arizona, California, Florida and the Northeast U.S. Aldi also plans to add curbside pickup service to 500 additional stores this year, bringing its total number of stores with curbside options to 1,200. Nearly all U.S. Aldi locations offer delivery services through its partnership with Instacart. Additionally, today marks the groundbreaking of Aldi’s 564,000-square-foot distribution center …

February 10, 2021

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At Home Resumes Growth Strategy

by Katie Lee February 9, 2021

Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc., the home décor superstore, has resumed its growth strategy with three new home décor stores now open in Nanuet, N.Y.; Johnstown, Colo.; and Ocean Township, N.J. In addition, the company will open a new location in San Jose, Calif., later this month, growing its national footprint to 222 locations in 40 states by the end of February. The company plans to open 12 to 15 stores across the country in 2021. “We are thrilled to continue toward our long term potential of operating …

February 9, 2021

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Badger Technologies Introduces Disinfecting Robot for Grocery and Retail Stores

by Katie Lee February 5, 2021

Nicholasville, Ky. — Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, introduces the Badger™ UV Disinfect robot, an autonomous ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, foodservice and retail environments. The latest in the lineup of Badger Technologies® autonomous robots, the Badger UV Disinfect robot is equipped with advanced UV-C technology developed by UltraViolet Devices Inc. (UVDI), a leading provider of air and surface disinfection solutions. Early testing of the new Badger Technologies autonomous robot with UVDI’s 254nm UV-C technology indicates 99% and …

February 5, 2021

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What’s In Store

by Katie Lee February 4, 2021

— By Kenneth Gruskin, AIA — Coronavirus as a catalyst for innovation in stores and restaurants. The coronavirus has resulted in a cosmic shift in retail and hospitality. Customers have moved from seeking high-touch retail experiences, extensive product/service selection, and vibrant, extensive menu and dining options/experiences…to staying well. In response, retailers and restauranteurs are now focused on providing efficiency, safety and convenience. This has accelerated the transition from “bricks to clicks” and, with this, many retailers are adapting their physical locations to better accommodate the surrounding population, using these …

February 4, 2021

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FoodMaxx Reopens Newly Renovated Store in Oakland, Calif.

by Katie Lee February 4, 2021

Modesto, Calif. — FoodMaxx officially welcomed shoppers to its newly renovated Oakland, Calif., store on Feb. 3. “With shoppers facing ever-tighter budgets during the pandemic, our Number 1 goal at FoodMaxx is to provide this community with the very best values, day in and day out, without sacrificing quality,” says Dean Willhite, vice president of store operations, FoodMaxx. Upon entering the store, shoppers experience FoodMaxx’s unbeatable “Wall of Value,” offering the best deals in town on grocery essentials and popular snacks. The store’s interior renovations feature the FoodMaxx warehouse-style format …

February 4, 2021

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Casper Expands Executive Leadership Team

by Katie Lee February 3, 2021

New York City — Casper Sleep Inc., the award-winning sleep company, has made several leadership appointments, including Charles Liu as chief operating officer, Dara Williams as chief people and diversity officer, and George Poulios, vice president of retail, real estate and store development. “We are thrilled to welcome this bench of remarkable leaders to the team,” says Philip Krim, co-founder and CEO at Casper. “Dara, Charles and George bring critical skills and know-how to both our culture and business operations as we further our commitment to improve diversity and inclusion, …

February 3, 2021

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PGA TOUR Superstore Achieves Record Sales for 2020; Plans 6 New Stores in 2021

by Katie Lee February 2, 2021

Atlanta — PGA TOUR Superstore, a leading experiential golf retailer, plans to open at least six new stores in 2021, reaching the 50-store milestone by the end of the year. The company also reported record comp store sales growth while gaining market share for fiscal 2020 — despite its brick-and-mortar doors being closed for nearly 2 months — as millions of people turned to golf during the pandemic. In January, PGA TOUR Superstore opened its first store of 2021 in Natick, Mass., with five additional stores planned for later this …

February 2, 2021

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Making the Cut

by Katie Lee January 28, 2021

— Interview with Greg Smith — Sport Clips Haircuts proves how essential its service is with a thriving franchise system of more than 1,800 stores and locations in all 50 states. As many of us realized very soon into the pandemic, it’s easy to argue that hair salons are essential services. Nevertheless, like other hair salons around the country, Sport Clips Haircuts was forced to close its more than 1,800 locations during the spring shutdown. By October, nearly all had reopened and, as we continue to navigate the …

January 28, 2021

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