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New York City — La Bonne Brosse, the Parisian brand revolutionizing the art of hair brushing, is opening its first U.S. store in New York City. Alongside this milestone, the brand is expanding nationwide through selective retail partnerships with Bloomingdale’s and BEAUTYSPACE, as well as online. “Opening our first U.S. department store in New York City marks an exciting new chapter for La Bonne Brosse,” says Flore des Robert and Pauline Laurent, co-founders of La Bonne Brosse. “We’re honored to partner with Bloomingdale’s and BEAUTYSPACE to share our vision of …

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Mattoon, Ill. — Rural King, a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle, has opened its first South Carolina store in Spartanburg. The new location, located at 205 W. Blackstock Rd., uses innovative features designed to enhance the shopping experience, including mobile and self-checkouts. “Spartanburg is the perfect place for Rural King’s first store in South Carolina,” says Steve Barbarick, Rural King CEO. “We look forward to becoming part of the fabric of this rural community by creating jobs, supporting local families and offering the products our customers count on …

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Clifton, N.J. — The Paper Store, a beloved Northeast retailer, is reopening its Clifton, N.J., store under a new banner, Uncharted. The sister brand’s first New Jersey location is designed to bring a fresh, immersive retail experience to the community, blending top brands with interactive moments that go beyond a traditional shopping trip. Uncharted will begin grand opening events on Oct. 18. The store will feature an updated look and new store elements, aligning with the two New York and four Chicago-area locations. Uncharted offers a curated, brand-forward selection of …

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— Interview by Katie Lee — How Love’s Travel Stops grows its business by listening to customers and keeping their comfort and convenience top of mind. When a company is run with love, it shows. Love’s Travel Stops is more than just the namesake of its founders, Tom and Judy Love, who opened a single filling station in 1964 in Watonga, Oklahoma. Today, this staple of the highway for over six decades remains family-owned and operated. What it has not done is remain complacent: In the modern era, Love’s is …

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Denver — Sola Salons, the world’s largest studio suite franchise, has marked the Oct. 4 grand opening of its largest location to date in Northeast Minneapolis. Located at 2626 NE 2nd St., the new facility spans 29,903 square feet and houses 101 studios and 114 chairs, making it a landmark destination for entrepreneurial beauty professionals in the Twin Cities. The scale of the new Sola Salons Minneapolis facility distinguishes it as the largest Sola Salons location ever built, and it has already generated excitement, with 70% of the studios pre-leased …

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Galleria Fort Lauderdale, one of South Florida’s premier shopping destinations, has named retail veteran Jim Heilmann as senior general manager. In this role, Heilmann will guide the center’s operations, marketing efforts, community engagement and tenant relations, with a focus on elevating the guest experience and driving long term value for the property. Heilmann’s expertise spans leadership positions at some of the nation’s top retail and entertainment destinations. He most recently served as vice president of operations for experiential entertainment district AREA15 in Las Vegas, where he …

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Camden, N.J. — Subaru of America, Inc. has unveiled the Subaru Connection Hub, the automaker’s first full redesign of its national retailer network since 2007. The new concept reimagines the automotive retail experience, transforming dealerships into immersive, hospitality-driven spaces that strengthen customer relationships and community connections. The exterior architectural language draws inspiration from parks, pavilions and great plazas to create a new expression that welcomes everyone into the showroom. Inside, the new Subaru Connection Hub concept showcases vehicles paired with curated merchandising tools, gear and accessories. Spaces will also include …

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New York and London — Ralph Lauren will open a new restaurant as part of its renowned hospitality portfolio, The Polo Bar Ralph Lauren, in London. The restaurant will be located at 1 Hanover Square and is set to open in 2028. Building on the international acclaim of The Polo Bar, which opened in New York in 2015 and quickly became a widely celebrated and iconic restaurant, the London location will showcase the brand’s signature charm and timeless elegance with a refined, yet welcoming dining experience. “I have always been …

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Henderson, N.C. — Big Lots! is officially back. After months of anticipation, hard work and support from customers, Big Lots!, under new ownership, will mark a grand opening celebration for all stores that opened earlier this year. Celebrations will be held at all open Big Lots! locations on Oct. 30, 2025. Earlier this year, Big Lots! reopened in 15 states with Variety Wholesalers acquiring the brand’s intellectual property and 219 store locations. “We’re proud to bring Big Lots! Back — better than ever,” says Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of …

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Atlanta — Blain’s Farm & Fleet, the most trusted name in Midwestern retail, has selected RELEX Solutions, a leading provider of unified supply chain and retail planning technology, to improve its forecasting, allocation and replenishment operations. Blain’s will boost efficiency and enhance customer experience across its distribution center and 45 stores with RELEX. This initiative will bring together delivery, advisory and industry experience from Logic, part of Accenture, with the RELEX AI-driven technology. As Blain’s Farm & Fleet continues to expand and to evolving consumer expectations, it saw the need …

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