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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Opens First Store in Washington

by Katie Lee

Miami — Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the neighborhood pet grooming and treat boutique, is debuting its first location in the state of Washington. The new store, located in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, expands the brand’s coast-to-coast presence and brings its signature pet experience to the Pacific Northwest. With more than 450 stores open or in development, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming continues to expand its national footprint. The Capitol Hill location marks the brand’s entry into its 28th state and continues a coast-to-coast momentum that includes 12 new …

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Market of Choice Opens 12th Oregon Store

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Eugene, Ore. — Market of Choice, Oregon’s largest independent, family-owned grocer, has opened its 12th store statewide. Located in south Hillsboro, Ore., the 35,000 square-foot store is the cornerstone of the new Reed’s Crossing Town Center development. “We are honored to bring Market of Choice to this vibrant community and provide a space for people to shop and connect,” says Rick Wright, CEO of Market of Choice. “Our neighbors will discover a bounty of natural and organic choices, featuring more than 5,000 locally crafted and raised foods, alongside everyday favorite …

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Rally House Opens First Location in Virginia

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Blacksburg, Va. — Rally House, the nation’s fastest-growing sports merchandise and apparel retailer, has opened Rally House Blacksburg, its inaugural location in Virginia. Located on Main Street just steps from the Virginia Tech campus, this expansive store is set to become the premier destination for Hokies fans and local sports enthusiasts alike. Occupying the historic former Tech Bookstore building, Rally House Blacksburg offers an unparalleled selection of officially licensed Virginia Tech Hokies gear, including apparel, home décor, drinkware, flags and footballs. The store also features merchandise from regional professional teams …

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Nordstrom Completes Acquisition by Nordstrom Family and Liverpool

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Seattle — Nordstrom, Inc. has announced that Erik, Pete and Jamie Nordstrom, as well as other members of the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool, S.A.B. de C.V., have completed their all-cash acquisition of Nordstrom for $24.25 per share. Shareholders of the company will also be paid cash dividends of $0.25 per share and $0.1462 per share, reflecting the special cash dividend and a “stub period” quarterly dividend. With the completion of the transaction, Erik and Pete Nordstrom will lead the company as co-CEOs. Nordstrom common stock ceased trading …

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U-Haul Commemorates 80th Anniversary

by Katie Lee

Phoenix — U-Haul®, the iconic do-it-yourself moving and self-storage leader, is celebrating 80 years of empowering American families with residential mobility. Today, there are more than 24,000 rental locations across all 50 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces. “Moving can be a stressful life event, and for 80 years our job has been to make people’s lives easier through accessibility, affordability and support,” says Navy veteran and U-Haul Co. of Manhattan/Bronx president Jeff Sonberg. “We welcome the chance to care for every customer who needs U-Haul services.” U-Haul was founded …

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BH Properties Names Managing Director, Retail Properties

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Seattle — BH Properties, a vertically integrated, value-add real estate investment firm, has hired Janel Jensen as managing director, retail properties. With deep experience in the Pacific Northwest, Jensen will be based out of BH Properties’ Seattle office and will lead the strategic leasing, merchandising and positioning efforts for the company’s growing portfolio of retail and mixed-use assets across the Pacific Northwest and West Coast. Jensen brings more than a decade of experience shaping vibrant retail environments in both urban cores and suburban mixed-use developments and will play a key …

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Sweetgreen Making Arkansas Debut with 2 Units, Including at Walmart’s New Home Office

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Los Angeles — Sweetgreen plans to open its first two locations in Arkansas — a significant step in its expansion across the southern United States. The brand will open in Fayetteville, Ark., later this year, with a second location to follow at Walmart’s new home office in Bentonville, Ark. “Northwest Arkansas is quickly becoming a hub for innovation and growth, and we’re excited to be part of it,” says Christopher Tarrant, chief development officer at Sweetgreen. “Opening on Walmart’s forward-thinking new home office campus and in Fayetteville, home of the …

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Books-A-Million Names Real Estate Leadership Promotions

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Birmingham, Ala. — At Books-A-Million, Rick Franz has been promoted to executive vice president of real estate, while Jack Fleming has been promoted to vice president of real estate. The company has also welcomed Pete Turner to the team as real estate manager. Since joining Books-A-Million, Franz has made significant contributions to our stores and our team, bringing strategic insight and leadership to the real estate department. In his new role, Franz will continue to shape the future of Books-A-Million’s store positioning and growth. Fleming has been a valued member …

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DICK’S Sporting Goods to Acquire Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion, Keep Brand Intact

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Pittsburgh and New York City — DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement with footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker Inc. Under the agreement, sporting goods retailer DICK’S will acquire Foot Locker for an equity value of roughly $2.4 billion and an enterprise value of $2.5 billion. Foot Locker operates approximately 2,400 retail stores across 20 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Foot Locker’s portfolio of brands also includes Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos. DICK’S plans to operate Foot …

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Wayfair Accelerates Retail Expansion with New York Metro Location

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Boston — Wayfair Inc., the destination for all things home, plans to open its next large-format retail store in Yonkers, N.Y., in early 2027. The news comes as the company celebrates the 1-year anniversary of its inaugural large-format store in Wilmette, Ill. — a milestone that underscores Wayfair’s growing success in physical retail and its evolving omnichannel strategy. The Yonkers announcement follows the previously revealed plans for Wayfair’s Atlanta store, slated to open in 2026. “Over the past year, we’ve seen firsthand how a thoughtfully designed physical store can deepen …

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