Ankeny, Iowa — Casey’s General Stores, Inc., a leading convenience store chain in the United States, has unveiled its new 3-year strategic plan. Since introducing its last strategic plan in 2023, the company has exceeded its strategic and financial targets, adding more than 500 stores and joining the S&P 500. Now it plans to add 400 additional stores, accelerate its F&B offerings and enhance operational efficiency. “Our success over the last 3 years reinforces what makes Casey’s unique: a differentiated model that brings together restaurant-quality food, best-in-class convenience and fuel …
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Cherry Hill, N.J. — After more than six decades at Cherry Hill Mall, Spencer’s is opening the next chapter of its story with the relocation and grand opening of its original store. The new location officially opened on May 22, 2026. The Cherry Hill Mall has been part of Spencer’s story since the very beginning. In 1963, the company opened its first brick-and-mortar store at the mall, launching what would become one of the most recognizable stand-out retailers in North America. More than 60 years later, Spencer’s remains one of …
Boston — CardVault by Tom Brady, the first national retailer dedicated to sports cards, trading cards and authenticated memorabilia, has opened its newest location in Kansas City’s Power & Light District, a dynamic mixed-use downtown neighborhood that brings together residential living, offices, restaurants, entertainment and major live events for the people who live, work and visit downtown Kansas City. The store marks CardVault’s 16th retail location nationwide, as the brand continues its expansion across key U.S. markets. The new CardVault store will offer a premium, immersive experience for collectors of …
Minneapolis — Best Buy Co., Inc. has announced that Matt Bilunas will step down as chief financial officer and depart the company at the end of July. A search is underway for its next CFO, who will partner with incoming CEO Jason Bonfig. Bonfig will become the company’s sixth CEO when he officially takes over the role on Nov. 1, 2026. Current CEO Corie Barry, who previously served as CFO, will provide financial oversight during the transition if needed. Bilunas served as CFO for the last 7 years. “We wouldn’t …
Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc. has appointed Rodney Lastinger as chief retail officer and Christos Yatrakis as chief legal officer. Lastinger will be responsible for leading the operational performance of the company’s nearly 2,000 stores and joined the company on June 22, 2026. Yatrakis will oversee the company’s legal function and joined on June 15, 2026. Both executives will report to Kenneth Bull, chief operating officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Rodney and Christos to the Five Below crew,” says Winnie Park, chief executive officer. Lastinger has extensive experience leading …
Pittsburgh — DICK’S Sporting Goods has formed a new partnership with Lids to introduce dedicated Lids shop locations inside DICK’S stores nationwide. The partnership will expand access to Lids’ licensed headwear while enhancing the in-store experience for sports fans. The collaboration is currently available at 46 DICK’S locations and will be in more than 100 DICK’S stores by late summer 2026. Each Lids shop will feel immersive with the Lids-brand and include fixtures and merchandising that showcase Lids’ extensive assortment of licensed and lifestyle headwear. “Lids has long been the …
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. — South Florida-based CITY Furniture, a trusted name in home for more than 50 years, is transitioning to CITY HOME, expanding beyond furniture to become Florida’s first stop for all things home. CITY HOME is a new retail concept that brings together furniture, home products and services into a single, integrated shopping experience. The expanded concept brings more categories under one roof, including appliances, closets, home electronics, bath, fitness, kitchens and a full connected home assortment. Customers can also access an expanded suite of services, including interior …
Kerrville, Texas — As retailers rethink the role of physical stores in a more connected, convenience-driven marketplace, James Avery Artisan Jewelry® is introducing a new retail experience designed around what cannot be fully replicated online: personal service, product discovery, customization and a sense of place. The family-owned jewelry retailer will debut its new store experience at Schertz Station in Schertz, Texas, near the brand’s Hill Country roots and along the fast-growing I-35 corridor between San Antonio and New Braunfels. The location gives James Avery a close-to-home market to introduce a …
Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s has named Elliott Rodgers as its new chief operating officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender. In this role, Rodgers, who brings more than 20 years of strong cross-functional leadership experience, will be responsible for Kohl’s enterprise operations, including its nearly 1,200 stores, global supply chain and distribution centers, procurement and loss prevention. He will assume the role on Sept. 9, 2026. “We are thrilled to welcome Elliott to our senior leadership team as we continue our transformational efforts to drive the business forward,” says …
Phoenix — Sprouts Farmers Market has formed a new partnership with Buddy Brew Coffee, a Tampa, Fla.‑based specialty coffee company, to open 10 Buddy Brew Coffee cafes this summer inside select Sprouts stores across the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida region. Launching inside select Sprouts stores across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Sarasota counties, the cafes expand Sprouts’ in‑store coffee program, building on successful launches with local coffee roasters in Southern California (Klatch Coffee) and Arizona (PRESS Coffee). The partnership introduces Buddy Brew Coffee to Pinellas and Pasco counties for the …