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Arhaus Introduces its Studio Retail Concept to the State of Georgia

by Katie Lee

Boston Heights, Ohio — Arhaus, a leader in artisan-crafted furniture and home décor, has opened a new 7,085-square-foot studio at The Avenue Peachtree City in Peachtree City, Ga. Located in South Metro Atlanta, the new studio location marks the brand’s first design studio in Georgia and the third Arhaus location in the state alongside showrooms in Alpharetta and Atlanta. Arhaus studio locations provide a more intimate experience in a smaller showroom footprint, offering a ‘white-glove’ level of personal service and furniture customization. Clients are invited to work closely with Arhaus …

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International Fashion Retailer Primark to Open First Store in Michigan

by Katie Lee

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Primark, an international value fashion retailer, will open a new 36,600-square-foot store at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Mich., on September 12. This will be Primark’s first store in the state of Michigan. This store opening will come fresh off the heels of Primark’s opening at the Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla., due to open on August 29. This momentum is part of Primark’s ongoing expansion within the U.S. market and the new openings will bring Primark to 27 U.S. stores, across 11 states, …

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Highlights Sustainability Progress in 2023 Impact Report

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has published its 2023 Impact Report. The annual report highlights Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s progress towards the company’s industry-leading sustainability and social impact goals. In 2023, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. focused on operational efficiencies and the adoption of innovative solutions to drive progress towards the company’s sustainability goals. The company also launched GreenRow, a new sustainability-focused home furnishings brand and strengthened commitments to worker wellbeing programs that positively impact communities around the world where Williams-Sonoma, Inc. business is conducted. “The progress we have made towards our sustainability goals reflects …

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Hilco Consumer-Retail Acquires Hanes’ Brick-and-Mortar Store Operations

by Katie Lee

Northbrook, Ill. — On July 27, 2024, Hilco Consumer-Retail (HCR) acquired operations for Hanes Outlet and Maidenform stores. This strategic move aims to leverage HCR’s revolutionary RevUp program, which combines a state-of-the-art Virtual Store Management platform with retail experts. RevUp will enable us to achieve unparalleled brick-and-mortar performance by focusing on its store teams’ and its customers’ in-store experience. Customers should expect a new in-store experience rolled out over the coming weeks. HCR’s priority is to retain the Hanes Outlet and Maidenform store teams. To that end, HCR is eager …

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Sustainable Retail

by Katie Lee

— By Andy Anderson — The business case for prioritizing environmental responsibility. While the retail industry plays an indispensable role in our society, bringing valuable — and often essential — products and services to consumers, and serving as a major source of employment and economic growth, it also takes a significant toll on the environment. In fact, the industry accounts for roughly 25% of global emissions, with much of these emissions occurring in the retail value chain. From the energy-intensive demands of brick-and-mortar stores to the packaging and transportation waste …

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Daiso to Open its First Florida Location

by Katie Lee

Englewood, N.J. — Japanese variety retailer Daiso is expanding with its first location to open in Florida (second signed in the state). Daiso will open in Northdale Promenade in Tampa, Fla., in the first quarter of 2025. Katz’s David Eggnatz represented Daiso, and Brian Hector of Kite Realty represented landlord Kite Realty in the deal. “We are excited to be working with a strong company that is thorough in their expansion goals throughout Florida with a great outlook on future growth,” says Eggnatz, vice president of Katz & Associates. “This …

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REI Co-op Announces LEED v4 Platinum Distribution Center in Tennessee

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Nashville, Tenn. — REI Co-op’s newest distribution center in Lebanon, Tenn., has earned the prestigious LEED v4 Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This achievement marks the first certified facility of its kind in Tennessee and the largest LEED Platinum industrial building in the Southeast. REI joins an elite group of only 10 warehouse facilities in the country to achieve this rating. REI’s Lebanon distribution center attainment of LEED v4 Platinum certification in the industrial sector demonstrates the co-op’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis through responsible and …

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Saks COO to Become CEO of Online HVAC and Industrial Retailer Voomi Supply

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — Voomi Supply, a fast-growing e-commerce retailer of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and industrial supplies, has named RJ Cilley as its new chief executive officer. Cilley’s appointment at Voomi marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to expand its market presence and technological capabilities. Cilley previously served as the chief operating officer at Saks, where he was an integral part of the executive leadership team; while at Saks, he significantly contributed to the re-platforming of www.Saks.com, the launch of its marketplace and spearheading significant advancements through the …

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British Brand NEOM Wellbeing Opens First U.S. Store

by Katie Lee

New York City — NEOM Wellbeing, the UK’s award-winning wellbeing brand renowned for its 100% natural fragrances, has officially opened its first U.S. retail store in New York City. The debut “Wellbeing Hub” is located on Bleecker Street in the West Village. Expanding from its UK roots, as well as across a portfolio of freestanding Wellbeing Hubs, the British-born brand will add the ‘city that never sleeps’ to its growing roster. The 481-square-foot Wellbeing Hub, located at 395 Bleecker St., has been designed as a sanctuary to escape the city, …

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Five Below, Inc. Announces CEO Transition

by Katie Lee

Philadelphia — Extreme value retailer Five Below, Inc. has appointed Kenneth Bull as interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the resignation of Joel Anderson. Anderson has stepped down from his roles of president and CEO, and from the board of directors, to pursue other interests. Thomas Vellios, co-founder, non-executive chairman and former CEO, is assuming the role of executive chairman on an interim basis to support Bull and the executive leadership team in the transition while the board conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent CEO. “I …

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