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2nd & Charles Opens 5th Store in Louisiana

by Katie Lee

Lafayette, La. — 2nd & Charles, a retailer of new, used and collectible books, will host a grand opening celebration of its newest store in Lafayette, La., on Feb. 24. Located next to Target in the River Marketplace, Lafayette will be 2nd & Charles’ fifth Louisiana location to date. 2nd & Charles Lafayette is opening as the Books-A-Million in the same shopping center closes its doors. 2nd & Charles is a sister store to Books-A-Million — both serving the book community but in uniquely different and valuable ways. A bookstore …

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How to Prepare for the Inevitable Refresh or Remodel

by Sarah Daniels

It’s going to happen, and any quick-service restaurant (QSR) owner-operator knows it. Sometime not too far in the future, they’ll need a refresh or remodel of their properties. There’s no getting out of it. Here are some hints from two project managers from MaintenX, a provider of HVAC&R, plumbing, electrical, roofing, construction and general contracting for multisite retailers, restaurants, healthcare, multifamily and other industries. They cover key topics like assembling the correct refresh or remodel team, managing the process and keeping projects on track in the face of potential delays, with a …

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Lila Maternity to Open its First Retail Store

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Lila Maternity, designers of modern and comfortable maternity gowns, has officially moved into the future home of its first retail shop, located in Hendersonville, Tenn., near Nashville. Founded by a military vet and former Mrs. USA, Lila Maternity is best known for its stylish and reimagined labor gowns for pre- and postpartum women, which have become a social media phenomenon. A grand opening is planned for March 15-17. Lila Maternity’s debut retail shop is the next step in the company’s expansion into more areas of maternal wellness. …

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JPMorgan to Open 500 New Chase Bank Branches, Renovate 1,700 Over Next 3 Years

by Katie Lee

New York City — JPMorgan Chase & Co. plans to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint by adding 500 Chase bank branches over the next 3 years. The New York City-based institution also plans to renovate 1,700 existing bank locations across the United States. New branches will expand JPMorgan Chase’s footprint in existing markets like Boston; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; Philadelphia; and Minneapolis. The company will also enter several new markets, including low- to moderate-income rural communities that previously had little access to traditional banking service. The multibillion-dollar expansion effort will also …

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Zac Posen Named EVP, Creative Director of Gap Inc. and Chief Creative Officer of Old Navy

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Gap Inc. has appointed American fashion designer Zac Posen to executive vice president, creative director of Gap Inc. and chief creative officer of Old Navy, based in San Francisco. Posen is an award-winning creator and entrepreneur, celebrated for his technical excellence and body-positive designs. Over 25 years, his extensive career has included red-carpet couture, ready to wear, accessories, costume design and more. “I’m thrilled to welcome Zac Posen, one of America’s most celebrated designers, at the onset of an exciting new chapter for Gap Inc. His technical …

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Batteries Plus Promotes Joe Malmuth to Chief Development Officer

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Batteries Plus, the nation’s franchise leader in battery retail, has promoted Joe Malmuth to the position of chief development officer. In this new role, he will lead the brand’s robust plans for franchise growth and development. Malmuth has been with Batteries Plus for nearly 4 years, serving in a multitude of roles related to Batteries Plus’ franchise development arm, most recently as chief franchising officer. Malmuth’s tenure as chief franchising officer, a position he’s held since fall 2022, has been marked by significant achievements of the growth …

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Walmart Plans to Add 150 New Stores, Remodel 650 Existing Locations

by Katie Lee

Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart plans to expand by more than 150 new stores over the next 5 years, both through new construction and converting existing buildings. The first two stores under this initiative — both under the company’s smaller-format Walmart Neighborhood Market banner — are scheduled to open this spring in Santa Rosa, Fla., and Atlanta. The company is currently finalizing plans for 12 new projects, one of which will be the conversion of a smaller existing location into a large-format Walmart Supercenter, which serves as both a grocery store …

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Men’s Wearhouse Opens 6th New Store in Recent Months

by Katie Lee

Houston — Men’s Wearhouse, the largest specialty retailer of menswear and rental products in the United States, has opened a new 6,000-square-foot store at the Shops of Bella Terra in Richmond, Texas, located within the greater Houston metropolitan area. With this new opening, Men’s Wearhouse now totals 638 brick-and-mortar locations across the U.S. It marks the last of six new stores scheduled to open across recent months, following new storefronts recently opened in Prosper and Harker Heights, Texas; Bala Cynwyd, Pa.; and Burlington and Gastonia, N.C. This growing roster reinforces …

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Reaching New Heights

by Katie Lee

— By Hayden Spiess — Bouldering gym concept VITAL continues to expand and provide an increasingly climbing-curious population with standout facilities. When looking for new markets that might be a fit for their brand, the owners of VITAL Climbing Gym, a bouldering concept, seek out locations that are “in the mix and part of people’s lives.” This is somewhat paradoxical with the genesis of the company, which originated during a long and very solitary bike tour more than a decade ago. Co-founder David Sacher recounts that he was alone in …

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Nordstrom Rack to Open 2 New Stores in North Carolina

by Katie Lee

Seattle — Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. plans to open two new Nordstrom Rack stores in North Carolina. The new stores will be located in Raleigh and Matthews, which will open in fall 2024 and spring 2025, respectively. “We look forward to being a part of the Raleigh and Matthews communities and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices,” says Gemma Lionello, president of Nordstrom Rack Stores. “We’re excited to grow our footprint in these regions and introduce new customers to the Nordstrom experience.” …

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