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Dogtopia Signs 15 New Franchise Agreements in Texas; Plans to Open 50 U.S. Locations in 2021

by Katie Lee March 31, 2021

Phoenix — Dogtopia, a leading dog daycare, boarding and spa franchise with more than 150 locations open, will soon add to its 15 daycares throughout the state of Texas. With two locations under construction, the company signed agreements with three new franchisees, who committed to 15 more daycares throughout San Antonio, Houston and Corpus Christi. Accounting for San Antonio and Corpus Christi’s growth will be serial investor Deven Bhakta. He will develop seven daycares in San Antonio and an additional one in Corpus Christi. New Houston franchisees Amber Woods and Cody …

March 31, 2021

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Gap Inc. Plans to Sell Janie and Jack

by Katie Lee March 29, 2021

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell Janie and Jack, a leader in premium children’s fashion with about 115 stores, to Go Global Retail, an investment platform in the fashion and consumer brand sector. Go Global Retail intends to acquire the entire Janie and Jack business, including the e-commerce platform, all store leases and assets. “We are thrilled to acquire an incredible brand like Janie and Jack from the Gap. Our plan is to expand the company’s digital capabilities and accelerate online growth globally,” says …

March 29, 2021

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Tommy Hilfiger Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer

by Katie Lee March 26, 2021

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., has appointed Alegra O’Hare as chief marketing officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global, effective April 12, 2021. She joins the company from Gap Inc. “Alegra’s appointment is a crucial next step in this new era for TOMMY HILFIGER,” says Avery Baker, president and chief brand officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global. “She will be a driving force in bringing our new brand vision to life through world-class creative, digital and omnichannel marketing strategies.” O’Hare brings over 25 years’ marketing experience, working with …

March 26, 2021

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MARQUE Luxury Selects Dallas for Latest Showroom Location

by Katie Lee March 24, 2021

Dallas — MARQUE Luxury, the wholesale industry’s leading provider and authority of certified pre-owned goods, has opened its Dallas area showroom “Re-Commerce Hub,” previously labeled as showrooms, at the Dallas Market Center. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring MARQUE Luxury to our network in Dallas. The Dallas Market Center is an incredible hub of activity and we look forward to connecting with our client base in this location,” says Quentin Caruana, founder and president. “MARQUE has seen what resonates with our customers. Despite any hurdles the country has collectively …

March 24, 2021

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Seven New Aerie Stores Coming to Westfield Shopping Centers Across the U.S.

by Katie Lee March 23, 2021

Los Angeles — American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) have signed leases for seven new Aerie® stores and two adjacent standalone OFFLINE™ by Aerie locations, opening in the second half of 2021 at URW’s flagship shopping destinations in the U.S. “At AEO Inc., stores are a powerful tool for our omnichannel business and continue to be important for our brands,” says Andrew McLean, chief commercial officer, AEO Inc. “Our approach to store openings is based on a deep understanding of customer and market potential.” “We are proud to …

March 23, 2021

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FRONTIER Building Completes New Burlington Store Near Miami

by Katie Lee March 19, 2021

Miami — FRONTIER Building, an experience-focused national general construction, construction management and design-build contractor, has completed the construction of the new Burlington in Doral, Fla., near Miami International Mall. The project is part of a redevelopment of a Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores that will also include a future Total Wine & More. FRONTIER demolished and redesigned the existing façade entry for the new Burlington, as well as managed the interior buildout of the more than 42,000-square-foot department store. FRONTIER also added 258 new parking spaces. “We’re …

March 19, 2021

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Brian Black Tea Chooses Pacific Commons as its First-to-Market Location

by Katie Lee March 18, 2021

Fremont, Calif. — Pacific Commons, a regional lifestyle center in Fremont, Calif., has been selected as the area’s first location for Taiwanese tea and milk tea purveyor Brian Black Tea. The new 1,435-square-foot store, expected to open this fall, will be located at The Block near Mas Fuego. “When a retailer like Brian Black Tea selects our shopping center as its first-to-market location, it says volumes about the quality of the tenants and shopping environment at Pacific Commons,” says Sherrie Martinez, marketing director for the shopping center. “We offer a …

March 18, 2021

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WHP Global Buys Controlling Stake in Toys ‘R’ Us Parent Company, Plans Partial U.S. Reopening

by Katie Lee March 16, 2021

New York City — WHP Global, a New York City-based firm that acquires global consumer brands, has purchased a controlling stake in Tru Kids Inc., the parent company of Toys ‘R’ Us. WHP Global joins a group of institutional shareholders that includes funds managed by Solus Alternative Asset Management and Ares Management Corp. Going forward, WHP will manage Tru Kids’ global business and direct its strategic expansion, which according to CNBC will include the reopening of some U.S. stores. Neither the network nor the companies involved in the deal specified …

March 16, 2021

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Ulta Beauty Plans CEO Transition; Also Promotes Internally to COO Position

by Katie Lee March 15, 2021

Bolingbrook, Ill. — Ulta Beauty plans leadership changes to drive continuity and continued momentum, all effective in June. Dave Kimbell, president, will succeed Mary Dillon as chief executive officer and will be nominated to stand for election to the company’s board of directors at the 2021 annual stockholders meeting. Dillon will transition to the role of executive chair of the board of directors. Kecia Steelman, currently chief store operations officer, will be elevated to the role of chief operating officer. “It has been the honor of my career to lead …

March 15, 2021

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Callaway Completes Previously Announced Merger with Topgolf

by Katie Lee March 12, 2021

Carlsbad, Calif., and Dallas — Carlsbad, Calif.-based equipment and apparel manufacturer Callaway Golf Co. has completed its merger with Topgolf Entertainment Group. The deal was originally announced in October 2020. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Callaway issued approximately 90 million shares of its common stock to the shareholders of Topgolf, excluding Callaway, which previously held approximately 14% of Topgolf’s outstanding shares. Callaway shareholders now own approximately 51.3% of the outstanding shares of the newly combined entity, and former Topgolf shareholders (excluding Callaway) own approximately 48.7%. Both firms have …

March 12, 2021

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