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CVS Pharmacy Opens First Pharmacy-Focused Location; Plans 20 Nationwide

by Katie Lee

Woonsocket, R.I. — CVS Health® has unveiled its first pharmacy-focused CVS Pharmacy®, located in the Boston area. The new pharmacy, situated in Roxbury, will help bridge gaps in pharmacy care and make it easier for community members to access medications, immunizations and other healthcare services provided by pharmacists. Nearly 20 pharmacy-focused pharmacy locations, with footprints averaging around 3,000 square feet, will open in select communities across the country in 2026. Each site will feature a full-service pharmacy with a customized selection of over-the-counter products available for purchase. Patients who would like to purchase items that are not offered at the pharmacy-focused …

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British Christmas Brand Lapland Debuts in the U.S. with First New York City Store

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New York City — Beloved British brand Lapland plans to open its first-ever U.S retail concept, Lapland Store, in New York City on Nov. 4, 2026 at 3 West 57th Street — steps from Fifth Avenue and in the heart of Manhattan’s most coveted shopping district. The online store, laplandstore.com, launches this month. Founded in Britain in 2007 by husband-and-wife team Alison and Michael Battle, a former kindergarten teacher and financial trader, Lapland was born from a belief that childhood is precious and fleeting, and that Christmas deserves to be …

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Centennial Selected to Manage Two Grocery-Anchored Centers in Texas, Massachusetts

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Austin, Texas, and Shrewsbury, Mass. — Centennial has been selected to provide management services for two grocery-anchored centers: Casis Village in Austin, Texas, and Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury, Mass. Randalls anchors Casis Village, a 48,500-square-foot center located in the Tarrytown neighborhood of Austin. Other tenants at the property include Tarrytown Pharmacy, Starbucks Coffee and Estilo. Lakewood Commons is a 100,000-square-foot retail center that is anchored by a 50,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market. A mix of dining and service-oriented tenants, such as Starbucks Coffee, Tavern in the Square and Burtons Grill, are …

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Batteries Plus Fuels Franchise Growth with 19 New Q3 Signings

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Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus continued its strong, steady momentum in the third quarter, signing 19 new franchise agreements and opening 13 new locations across six markets. “The continued pace of growth we’re seeing clearly reflects power and connectivity, and Batteries Plus is uniquely positioned to deliver both,” says Victor Daher, vice president of global franchise development for Batteries Plus. “Entrepreneurs recognize that, and our pipeline of new franchisees and existing operators shows continued confidence in our brand, our innovation and the strong returns our model can deliver.” Batteries Plus …

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The Briad Group to Open First Multi-Brand Circle K Travel Centers in New York

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Binghamton, N.Y. — The Briad Group, a leading hospitality and retail developer based in Livingston, N.J., plans to open its first multi-brand Circle K travel center, located in Binghamton, N.Y., this fall. A second multi-brand Circle K travel center in Watertown, N.Y., is under construction and expected to open in January 2027. The Binghamton and Watertown developments mark the first in a planned series of next-generation convenience and travel centers that will bring together fuel services, convenience retail, and nationally recognized quick-service restaurants under one roof. The 6,800-square-foot travel center …

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Albertsons Companies Names Interim CFO

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Boise, Idaho — The board of directors of Albertsons® Companies, Inc. has appointed Cody Perdue as interim chief financial officer, effective Sept. 30. Perdue currently serves as senior vice president of treasury, investor relations and risk management and will continue to oversee those functions while serving in the interim role. Perdue succeeds Sharon McCollam, who previously announced her plans to retire as president and chief financial officer. McCollam will remain with the company in an advisory capacity through the end of the fiscal year on Feb. 27, 2027, to support …

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CarMax Names New EVP and SVP

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Richmond, Va. — CarMax, Inc. has made two key leadership appointments to advance the company’s new ‘Shift into GEAR’ strategy for growth and strengthen its industry-leading customer experience. Elizabeth Dirgins has been named executive vice president, chief digital and customer officer, a newly created role that will further unify the end-to-end customer experience, from customer acquisition through vehicle transaction. Dirgins joins CarMax from Volkswagen Financial Services, where she served as the chief digital officer for its North American region and led digital strategy, customer experience and marketing for the business. …

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National Facilities Direct Adds lululemon to Growing Portfolio of National Brands

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New York City — National Facilities Direct (NFD), a leading provider of integrated facility infrastructure and management solutions for complex, multi-location organizations, has been selected to support lululemon’s U.S. retail portfolio. The national partnership brings one of the world’s most recognized athletic apparel brands into NFD’s growing client portfolio and expands the company’s presence across high-expectation, experience-led environments. “lululemon has built a category-defining brand by holding every part of the experience to a high standard,” says Vince Kiel, founder and CEO of National Facilities Direct. “We’re excited to help protect …

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President of Kroger Health to Retire After 31 Years

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Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. has announced that Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, will retire after more than three decades with the company. Lindholz joined Kroger as a pharmacist in the Cincinnati-Dayton division in 1995. From there, she held several pharmacy roles in the division, including manager, coordinator, sales promoter, recruiter and merchandiser. She was promoted to director of pharmacy sales and marketing in 2013 and president and CEO of the Little Clinic in 2015. Lindholz was named president of Kroger Health in 2017. Lindholz received Kroger’s Chairman’s Award, …

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Lowe’s Becomes First Home Improvement Retailer to Offer Drone Delivery

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Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe’s has launched drone delivery, the newest fulfillment method for the retailer that delivers select home improvement items directly to DIY and Pro customers in as fast as 20 minutes. This pilot is now live at Lowe’s store in Matthews, N.C., and adds to same-day fulfillment options for customers, including buy online, pick up in store; curbside pickup and same-day delivery. The launch builds on Wing and DoorDash’s existing drone delivery operations in the Charlotte area, adding Lowe’s to the growing list of brands now available for …

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