retailers

IT’SUGAR Opens New Store in Miami Beach

by Katie Lee January 5, 2024

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — IT’SUGAR, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., has opened a 3,500-square-foot candy store on the renowned Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Fla. The Lincoln Road location is the 10th IT’SUGAR candy store in South Florida and epitomizes what the brand is known for: hundreds of varieties of over-the-top sweets, humorous products and immersive candy experiences with featured shops, including Sour Patch Kids, OREO, Nerds, Skittles, Reese’s and Starburst. It also includes shops devoted to retro and international candy, TikTok-trending treats and more. …

January 5, 2024

Paytronix Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee January 5, 2024

Newton, Mass. — Paytronix, a leading digital guest engagement platform for restaurants and convenience stores, has appointed Eric Steele as chief financial officer. He replaces acting CFO Lee Barnes, who will continue to serve as Paytronix’s chief data officer and take on additional responsibility as chief of staff. Steele joins Paytronix from Snap One, where he played a key role in scaling the business to a public company with more than $1 billion in revenue. At Snap One, he most recently served as senior vice president of finance & corporate …

January 5, 2024

construction and design exterior services/landscaping News property management remodels retailers

St. John Properties to Redevelop 1 Million-Square-Foot Harrisburg Mall in Pennsylvania

by Katie Lee January 4, 2024

Harrisburg, Pa. — St. John Properties Inc. has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of Harrisburg Mall, a 1 million-square-foot regional mall located in the Swatara Township section of Dauphin County. The company plans to build Swatara Exchange, a mixed-use development consisting of multi-use commercial space and supporting inline retail and retail pad sites. The mall will undergo an extended demolition program that is expected to conclude in 2025. The existing Bass Pro Shops and Applebee’s Grill + Bar restaurant will remain operational, and the former Toys”R”Us building will be marketed …

January 4, 2024

News people retailers

RaceTrac, Inc. Promotes Natalie Morhous to CEO

by Katie Lee January 3, 2024

Atlanta — The RaceTrac board of directors has promoted Natalie Morhous to CEO of RaceTrac, Inc. Max McBrayer previously served as CEO, alongside Morhous, who previously served in the role of president. The leadership change was effective January 2, 2024. Since assuming their respective positions as CEO and president in 2019, McBrayer and Morhous have partnered on RaceTrac’s business decisions and strategy development. Together, they led the company through an unprecedented global pandemic, shifted RaceTrac’s growth strategy to expand to new markets and new prototypes, and finalized RaceTrac’s acquisition of …

January 3, 2024

News retailers

Camping World to Add 15 Dealerships in First Quarter 2024

by Katie Lee January 2, 2024

Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest recreational vehicle dealer, has closed on the acquisition of Ashley Outdoors in Salem, Ala. Including this location, the company intends to add 15 dealership locations in the first quarter of 2024 through a combination of opening existing facilities and closing previously announced acquisitions. “As we start 2024, we are driven to work towards our goal of increasing our dealership count to over 320 locations in the next 5 years,” says Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World. “Based on …

January 2, 2024

News people retailers

The Container Store Group, Inc. Promotes 2 Executive Leaders

by Katie Lee January 2, 2024

Coppell, Texas — The Container Store Group, Inc. has elevated its executive vice president of e-commerce and digital marketing, Lindy Rawlinson, to chief digital officer. In addition, its vice president of stores, Jennifer Pape, has been promoted to senior vice president of stores. Both leaders will report directly to the CEO and president, Satish Malhotra, and serve on the company’s executive leadership team. Rawlinson joined The Container Store in 2021 with more than 20 years of experience in digital retail. Over the past 2 years she has built a dynamic …

January 2, 2024

franchise development News retailers

Take 5 Oil Change Opens 1,000th Location

by Katie Lee December 21, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. — Take 5 Oil Change, a leader in the quick lube industry, has opened its 1,000th location. This milestone service center, operated by franchisee Purple Square Group and located in Fort Pierce, Fla., is part of the brand’s growth by more than 1400% since its acquisition by Driven Brands in 2016. Building on the success of earlier milestones, including the grand opening of its 300th franchised location in the U.S. earlier this year, Take 5 Oil Change continues to solidify its position as a leading player in the quick …

December 21, 2023

Industry Voices lighting restaurants retailers signage vendors

Considering Color

by Katie Lee December 20, 2023

— By Doug Head — The creative use of color can add to your signage/lighting program — and draw consumers in to your business. What do you do when the sign code in your city is very restrictive and your building needs more attention than your small display will provide? Many businesses have discovered that a colorfully lit wall or accent lighting will draw attention to the building and add appeal. Using color to capture attention and highlight architectural features on buildings can be the answer to the small sign …

December 20, 2023

News retailers

Ballard Designs Furniture & Décor to Open First Store in Colorado

by Katie Lee December 20, 2023

Denver — Designer furnishings retailer Ballard Designs will soon open its first retail store in the state of Colorado. Situated in the upscale, walkable Cherry Creek North shopping district of Denver, the store will open on Jan. 2, 2024. Ballard’s new Denver location is part of the brand’s ongoing retail expansion spanning 20 states and 22 retail stores. “We love Denver, and we know from 40 years of sales history, that Denver loves us too,” says Dominic Milanese, vice president of retail for Ballard Designs. “Now Coloradans can see the …

December 20, 2023

News retailers

The Container Store Opens its 100th Retail Location

by Katie Lee December 18, 2023

Coppell, Texas — The Container Store Group, Inc. has opened its 100th store location. Now open in Princeton, N.J., the milestone store furthers advances the company’s goal to reach $2 billion in revenue. The 100th store is the sixth small-format store the company has opened to date and one of five anticipated to open in its fiscal 2023 ending March 30, 2024. A primary objective of its small-format stores is high productivity with a full Custom Spaces Studio featuring its Preston, Avera and Elfa lines, curated assortment of complementary general …

December 18, 2023

Newer Posts

Older Posts