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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Names New Leadership in the Pottery Barn Brands

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has promoted Jennifer Kellor to president of Pottery Barn. “Over the course of her 29-year tenure, Jen has demonstrated an exceptional track record of driving growth and incubating brands,” says laura Alber, president and CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. “Jen’s deep brand leadership, merchandising, design, e-commerce and marketing expertise has led the Pottery Barn children’s home furnishings businesses to over $1.1 billion in annual revenues.” Since joining the company as an assistant buyer for the Pottery Barn catalog, Kellor has played an instrumental role in the …

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More Money, More Problems

by Katie Lee

— By Nellie Day — California buildouts get a power upgrade — and a new set of challenges. The two items development teams are always trying to manage — time and cost — are getting a whole lot harder to control due to California’s updated Title 24 Energy Code. This code, which is updated every 3 years, sets efficiency standards for building systems like HVAC, lighting and electrical infrastructure across the state. The latest version took effect Jan. 1, 2026, and requires all newly permitted projects to include higher-efficiency systems, …

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Target Names EVP, Chief Global Supply Chain and Logistics Officer

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — Target Corporation has named Jeff England as executive vice president, chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31. England will report to Lisa Roath, Target’s chief operating officer, and will be responsible for accelerating Target’s supply chain plans to improve its shopping experience. “Guests come to Target for great style, design and value — and they trust we’ll be in stock and ready for them every time they shop,” says Michael Fiddelke, chief executive officer of Target. “Elevating that guest experience is one of our top …

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Gap Inc. Appoints President and CEO of Banana Republic

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has named Donald Kohler to join the company as global brand president and CEO of Banana Republic beginning in July 2026. He will be based in San Francisco. Kohler is a seasoned leader with more than three decades of experience across the luxury, premium and specialty retail markets. He joins Banana Republic from PVH Corp., where he most recently served as CEO of PVH Americas, overseeing Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and the company’s regional retail, e-commerce, wholesale and licensing businesses. Prior to PVH Corp., Kohler …

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NYC’s First Operational Public Grocery Store to Open in 2027 in the South Bronx

by Katie Lee

New York City — On May 18, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced The Peninsula in the Bronx has been selected as the second site for the City’s municipal grocery store program. It will be the first public grocery store to open (in 2027), and is projected to span 20,000 square feet in Hunts Point. Hunts Point is a South Bronx community where more than half of households have relied on public assistance within the last year, and where 77% of households in …

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Whole Foods Market to Bring its Daily Shop Concept to 3 New U.S. Markets

by Katie Lee

Austin, Texas — Whole Foods Market’s smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will open in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next 2 years, continuing the brand’s expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods. Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores are designed to bring high-quality food and everyday essentials to customers in a streamlined footprint, with an emphasis on thoughtful product selection and an efficient shopping experience. The format reflects an intentional approach to how products are curated and presented, making it easier for customers to …

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Party City Returns, Opens 700 Locations Inside Staples

by Katie Lee

Framingham, Mass. — Party City and Staples have partnered to bring the specialty party retailer inside more than 700 Staples locations nationwide and on the Staples website, with plans to expand to additional stores by the end of 2026. According to the companies, the partnership creates a single destination for celebrations by offering a selection of balloons, décor and party supplies, along with Staples same-day print and marketing services. “Staples has always been focused on making things easy for our customers, and our partnership with Party City takes that promise into …

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Elevating the Experience

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Courtney Claghorn — Building on its founding principle of affordable luxury, SUGARED + BRONZED is smartly growing through store expansions, pop-up locations and 11 new stores in 2026. Retail takes all forms, and service-oriented retailers occupy a crucial, high-demand piece of a shopping center’s tenant mix. California-based SUGARED + BRONZED is one such brand. The growing salon was founded in 2010 and offers luxury at an affordable price, with services including hair removal and sunless tanning. With 48 units now open, as well as a pop-up store …

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Ahold Delhaize USA Names New SVP to Lead Data and AI

by Katie Lee

Salisbury, N.C. — Grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA has named Vipin Gopal, Ph.D., as senior vice president. In the role, he will serve as the chief data and artificial intelligence (AI) officer for the U.S. businesses. Reporting to the chief information officer, Ann Dozier, he will lead data, analytics and artificial intelligence strategy and advance Ahold Delhaize USA’s efforts to further embed data-driven decision-making and AI capabilities into its business. He will play a critical role in transforming enterprise data foundations, accelerating responsible AI adoption and enabling greater value …

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Hounds Town USA Marks 100 Locations Systemwide with Delaware Debut

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Ronkonkoma, N.Y., and Dagsboro, Del. — Hounds Town USA is celebrating a defining moment in its growth with the opening of its 100th location. The milestone location opened on April 11 in Dagsboro, Del., introducing Hounds Town’s signature pack play model to the state for the first time. Founded in 2000 by former NYPD canine handler and Nassau County Police Department commanding officer Michael S. Gould, Hounds Town has grown from a single Long Island, N.Y., location into a national system built on a simple, consistent operating model. The brand’s …

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