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UNIQLO to Double North American Expansion in U.S. and Canada in 2024

by Katie Lee

New York City — Global retailer UNIQLO will accelerate its rapid growth in North America with new stores across the U.S. and Canada in 2024. With a focus on eastern and western regions, including new markets, the brand looks to achieve its next milestone in the new year, doubling the current year’s store openings with over 20 new locations planned throughout North America in 2024. In 2022, the Japan-based brand initiated a plan to reach 200 stores in North America by 2027. Its first North American location opened in the …

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Levi Strauss & Co. Names Executive Leadership Changes

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — President & CEO Chip Bergh has decided to retire from Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) as of April 26, 2024. In anticipation of Bergh’s retirement, the company’s board of directors has elected Michelle Gass, currently the company’s president, to succeed Bergh as president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 29, 2024, completing the transition plan announced on Nov. 8, 2022. In addition, the board has elected Bergh as executive vice chair of the board until his retirement date. Thereafter, Bergh will transition to the role of senior …

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AutoZone Expands Partnership with RELEX Solutions to Optimize Supply Chain Efficiency

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Atlanta — AutoZone, Inc., the leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas, has expanded its partnership with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions. AutoZone began upgrading its distribution center (DC) capabilities in 2019 with the highly configurable forecasting and replenishment capabilities provided by RELEX. Based on the successful implementation and results across the U.S. and Mexico, AutoZone has now decided to implement RELEX to support its DC operations in Brazil. This expansion is a part of AutoZone’s efforts to streamline its …

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Meijer to Open First Fairfax Market Outside of Michigan Next Month

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Grand Rapids, Mich. — Fairfax Market, a new neighborhood market by Meijer, will open in the Fairfax neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, on Jan. 16, 2024. Fairfax Market is the retailer’s first small-format neighborhood market outside of Michigan. The new 40,000-square-foot market is part of a mixed-use neighborhood revitalization project being developed in partnership with the City of Cleveland, Cleveland Clinic, the Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation and Fairmount Properties. Located in the Cleveland Innovation District, Fairfax Market will contribute to creating a healthier community by addressing food insecurity, supporting economic development …

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Fogo de Chão to Open at the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center in 2024

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New York City — Fogo de Chão, the internationally-renowned restaurant from Brazil, has signed a lease agreement for its fourth New York City location joining existing restaurants in Midtown Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn at City Point (opening soon). The new 5,009-square-foot restaurant is scheduled to open in 2024 at The Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center, the largest shopping complex in Manhattan with 125 retail shops. Located at the corner of Church and Cortland streets with convenient street-level access, the restaurant will offer a new dining experience to the 10 …

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Ulta Beauty Announces CFO Succession Plan

by Katie Lee

Bolingbrook, Ill. — Scott Settersten has informed Ulta Beauty of his decision to retire as chief financial officer, treasurer and assistant secretary after nearly 20 years with the company, effective April 1, 2024. Paula Oyibo, senior vice president of finance, will succeed Settersten as CFO and will report to Dave Kimbell, chief executive officer. “Scott has had a tremendous impact on Ulta Beauty as a key member of our leadership team and a passionate steward of our business for nearly two decades,” say Kimbell. “From his early days of supporting …

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Claire’s Appoints CFO and COO

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Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Claire’s Holdings LLC has appointed Chris Cramer as chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He will help drive the company’s strategic roadmap through business and operational planning as well as financial performance management. He will oversee the finance, supply chain, technology and North America real estate teams and report to Claire’s chief executive officer, Ryan Vero. “With a track record of over 25 years of high-performance industry experience, Chris brings demonstrated operational and financial leadership and a passion for collaboration to our organization,” says Vero. …

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Big Lots Appoints Off-Price Retail Veterans to Leadership Team

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Columbus, Ohio — Big Lots, Inc., one of America’s largest home discount retailers, has appointed two new leaders to fill roles on its senior leadership team. Experienced stores leader Kristen Cox is joining Big Lots as senior vice president, chief stores officer, and closeout merchandising leader Seth Marks is joining the company in the newly formed role of senior vice president, extreme value sourcing. Both Cox and Marks will begin in their roles on Dec. 4, 2023.  “As we continue to make progress on the five key actions supporting our …

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Paris Saint-Germain to Relocate NYC Store to New and Expanded 5th Avenue Location

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New York City and Paris — To build on the success of its Fifth Avenue store, the French football (soccer) club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and its partners, Fanatics and Lids, will be moving to a larger, more premium location at 535 5th Ave. in New York City on Dec. 15. The previous store at the previous address closed on Nov. 25 and will reopen at the new location which, at 5,200 square feet, will provide consumers with expanded opportunities and serve as the largest Club store in the world. “We …

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EVgo and Meijer Expand Fast-Charging Partnership in the Midwest

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Los Angeles — EVgo Inc., one of the nation’s largest public fast-charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), will install new fast-charging stations in the Midwest in an expanded partnership with Meijer, a regional grocery retailer. The new EVgo stations will be built in Ohio and feature up to six stalls at select Meijer locations, equipped with high-power 350kW chargers so that EV drivers can quickly charge and get back on the road. The extended partnership builds upon EVgo and Meijer’s existing relationship and will help increase access to public charging …

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