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Pure Hockey Debuts in Georgia with Acquisition of North Georgia Hockey Store

by Katie Lee

Roswell, Ga. — Pure Hockey, a premier destination for hockey equipment, apparel and accessories, has acquired North Georgia Hockey, located in Roswell, Ga., a suburb of Atlanta. This strategic move marks Pure Hockey’s first entry into the Georgia market. The newest Pure Hockey location will officially open later this fall. As a recognized leader in the hockey retail industry, Pure Hockey’s acquisition of North Georgia Hockey represents a significant step in the company’s continued growth trajectory. With this acquisition, Pure Hockey now operates over 70 retail locations across 23 states …

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Bealls Bets on Branding

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Matt Beall — How Bealls has streamlined its name and its brand identity, all while robustly growing its store count. Spanning more than a century and four generations, Bealls Inc. has been owned and operated by its founding family in Bradenton, Florida, since 1915. This year, the veritable scion of retail is undergoing a significant rebranding of two of its largest chains. The company’s 600 Bealls Outlet and Burkes Outlet locations in 23 states are uniting to become “bealls.” Bealls, Inc. also operates a retail chain that …

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Sprouts Farmers Market Opens 400th Store; Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

by Katie Lee

Phoenix — Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, has opened its 400th store. Its newest store opened on Sept. 8 in Haddon Township, N.J. As a part of Sprouts’ 5-year plan, it remains committed to a robust growth strategy, aiming to expand 10% year over year. “Following the unveiling of our 399th store in Rialto, Calif., and now, on the opposite coast, our 400th store celebrates its opening in Haddon Township, N.J.,” says Jack …

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Kroger, Albertsons Agree to Sell 413 Stores in Connection with $24.6 Billion Merger

by Katie Lee

Cincinnati and Boise, Idaho — Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. Inc. have agreed to sell 413 stores across 17 states and Washington, D.C., as part of the $24.6 billion merger between the two grocery giants. The buyer is C&S Wholesale Grocers, a New Hampshire-based grocery supply company overseeing brands including Piggly Wiggly and Grand Union. According to multiple news outlets including USA Today and Crain’s, the sales price is roughly $1.9 billion. In addition to the 400-plus grocery stores, C&S will also acquire eight distribution centers and two office properties …

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Princess Polly Opens First U.S. Store at Westfield Century City in L.A.

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., a brand accelerator of next-generation fashion brands, has opened the first U.S. Princess Polly store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles — a major milestone in the brand’s global retail expansion. The Australian-born brand is beloved by Gen Z. The newly unveiled 3,370-square-foot retail space will feature approximately 200 on-trend Princess Polly styles at any given time and will foster an immersive and interactive experience that goes well beyond shopping. Complete with aesthetically pleasing digital displays, a glamorous media wall and personalized …

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Express, Inc. Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Columbus, Ohio — Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. has named Stewart Glendinning as its new chief executive officer and a member of the Express board of directors, effective Sept. 15, 2023. Glendinning succeeds Tim Baxter, who has resigned as CEO and as a member of the board. Baxter will be available as needed to support a smooth transition. Glendinning brings to Express more than 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry and a proven record of operating excellence, financial discipline and building high-performing teams to grow iconic brands. …

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Luxury Retailer Borsheims Promotes 4 on Executive Team

by Katie Lee

Omaha, Neb. — Borsheims, one of the nation’s largest independent jewelry stores based in Omaha, Neb., has promoted four key members of its executive team: Adrienne Perry, Sean Moore, Julie McAlpine and Andy Brabec. These newly created roles will help Borsheims deliver the signature service customers have come to know and expect of the over 150-year-old luxury retailer and position the company for continued growth and success in the future. Adrienne Perry has been promoted to chief revenue officer. As CRO, Perry will steward Borsheims’ sales divisions toward continued growth …

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Impressions Have Impact

by Katie Lee

— By Alec Zaballero — Experiential design in brick-and-mortar retail offers competitive advantages. Retail is on the rise. Despite continued discussion of rising inflation and a possible recession, U.S. gross domestic product grew by 2.1% year over year in 2022 vs. 2021, and the National Retail Federation economists expect it to continue growing into 2023. E-commerce has grown exponentially in recent years, but brick-and-mortar stores still offer a substantial competitive advantage for retailers. Customers crave physical retail experiences after being locked to digital shopping for so long; 63% of customers …

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Tractor Supply Honors Top Vendor Partners

by Katie Lee

Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has honored its top vendor partners of 2023. The company recognized these vendors during its annual Partnership Conference held on August 30. Companies were selected based on factors including collaboration, service and commitment to providing quality products. “Our customers count on us for everything they need to live Life Out Here: high quality products and services at everyday low prices. Our hardworking vendor partners help ensure we deliver on that promise,” says Seth Estep, chief …

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Crate & Barrel Unveils New Plan to Invest in Technology, Talent and Infrastructure

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Chicago — Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. (CBH) has unveiled a multi-year investment plan to pave the future for continued growth across the organization centered on the customer experience. Through significant investments in talent, technology and infrastructure, CBH is committing to delivering a seamless, premium and personalized customer experience through a digital-first operating model and modern technology foundation. “We have learned so much over the past 3 years as we have navigated through both a global pandemic and a supply chain crisis,” says Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate & Barrel …

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