retailers

Odeko

New York — Odeko, the all-in-one operations and technology partner for thousands of local coffee shops, cafes and other food and beverage businesses nationwide, has acquired Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution (Six Degrees), a premier specialty distributor based in Chico, Calif. Founded more than 20 year ago, Six Degrees has become the leading distribution partner for Northern California’s specialty coffee community. Six Degrees has used a high-touch customer approach and strong vendor relationships — including with local and national roasting partners — to help its customers grow their businesses. “Six Degrees represents exactly the …

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Tenōre

Honolulu ­— Lifestyle brand Tenōre has opened its new flagship store in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu. Moving beyond a traditional retail space, the store is designed as a cultural hub that connects the local community and Honolulu visitors through ongoing art exhibitions, wellness classes, sport-specific workshops, live music and more. The two-story, 12,000-square-foot store, which is situated in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, is the brand’s first flagship location. The first floor acts as the main retail space, showcasing the latest Tenōre collection, capsules, and collaborations, alongside rotating art exhibitions. …

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Spirit Christmas

Egg Harbor Township, N.J. — Spirit Christmas, a pop-up retail store concept and sister brand of Spirit Halloween, has announced the opening of its 2025 season with 30 locations across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, nearly quadrupling its footprint from last year. Holiday enthusiasts will be introduced to the all-new Peppermint Village, an immersive in-store experience featuring festive décor, unique gifts, holiday apparel and interactive displays designed to spark joy and nostalgia. “At Spirit, we believe the magic of the season does not end with Halloween — it transforms,” …

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Drybar

New York City — Drybar, a leading professional blowout beauty concept, has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring three new locations to Delaware and New York City. Real estate developer and entrepreneur Angelique “Angel” Patterson will open the brand’s first location in Christiana, Del., within the next year, which will mark Drybar’s debut in the state. Drybar will also open its first shops in Brooklyn’s Park Slope and Williamsburg neighborhoods. “As a longtime client and real estate professional, I can appreciate all sides of the brand,” says Patterson. “Both the …

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Scott Norris

Anaheim, Calif. — Anaheim, California-based Friar Tux has appointed Scott Norris as president. Norris is a veteran of the men’s apparel and retail industry who has held various leadership roles for more than two decades. In his new role, Norris will lead Friar Tux’s growth strategy across its digital channels and e-commerce platforms, drive expansion into new brick-and-mortar markets and develop Friar Tux teams. He will also focus on reducing friction across the customer journey, while advancing technologies such as the company’s AI-powered Fit Calculator, which is designed to deliver sizing …

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Miami — JLL has been selected to lead on-site property management services for 10 open-air retail centers across Florida and South Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s nationwide growth strategy. The newly added centers, recently acquired by 11North Partners (11North) and Bain Capital Real Estate, collectively span more than 1 million square feet of gross leasable area with occupancy rates exceeding 93%. The addition of these high-performing properties is part of a broader expansion of JLL’s retail property management portfolio, which has grown by 18 new centers in …

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Murray, Utah — Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY and a blockchain asset portfolio, has completed a $10 million purchase of the Kirkland’s Home® trade name and related brand assets from The Brand House Collective, Inc. The move accelerates the companies’ national store conversion strategy, converting Kirkland’s Home locations into Bed Bath & Beyond stores to drive a larger national footprint, greater operating efficiencies and underscoring the company’s conviction in the power of ‘omnichannel.’ The companies will expand Kirkland’s Home into the …

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Charlotte, N.C. — Rack Room Shoes is building on its strategic growth plan with the opening of seven new “lighthouse concept stores” across the country. The new locations aim to reimagine and enhance the shopping experience for the entire family. The elevated locations provide customers with an improved, multi-layered experience with better visual navigation and eye-catching elements throughout the store. The latest generation stores improve the wayfinding of Rack Room’s athletic assortment and enhance the presentation of key brands and seasonal assortments. The stores also include upgraded service elements, including …

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New York City — American luxury menswear house Robert Talbott celebrated the grand opening of its new store on Madison Avenue in New York City on Sept. 10. The store opening represents a significant milestone for the brand as it celebrates its 75th anniversary and embarks on a new era of strategic growth and creative revival. Founded in 1950 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif., by Audrey and Robert Talbott as a fine neckwear atelier, the brand has since grown into a full-fledged luxury menswear label known for uncompromising craftsmanship, timeless design and …

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Johannesburg — Walmart plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year. With sites already in development, these new stores are set to open before the end of the year, with official opening dates to be announced in October. The company will share further details about store locations, hiring, and community initiatives in the coming months. “Walmart’s South African stores will offer a wide range of merchandise, including fresh groceries, household essentials, apparel and technology,” says Kath McLay, Walmart International president and CEO. “Walmart also will …

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