retailers

Henderson, N.C. — Big Lots! is officially back. After months of anticipation, hard work and support from customers, Big Lots!, under new ownership, will mark a grand opening celebration for all stores that opened earlier this year. Celebrations will be held at all open Big Lots! locations on Oct. 30, 2025. Earlier this year, Big Lots! reopened in 15 states with Variety Wholesalers acquiring the brand’s intellectual property and 219 store locations. “We’re proud to bring Big Lots! Back — better than ever,” says Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of …

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 …

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. …

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,” …