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Target Opens in Former Regency Theatres Site in California

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Perris, Calif. — Wood Investments Companies, Inc. (WICo), a fully integrated commercial real estate investment and development firm specializing in retail, has opened a new 149,655‑square‑foot Target at Plaza de Perris in Perris, Calif. The store officially opened on July 26, marking a significant milestone for the center and the surrounding Inland Empire communities. Target now occupies the former Regency Theatres building, which Wood Investments Companies demolished to make way for the retailer’s new store. Plaza de Perris totals nearly 300,000 square feet and is anchored by Burlington, Food 4 …

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Walmart Energizes 100th Store with EV Fast Charging

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Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart celebrated the opening of its 100th company-owned and operated electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging site at the Walmart Supercenter located in Monument, Colo. Walmart EV Chargers are now available at 100 stores across 20 states. “By expanding EV fast charging at Walmart locations across the country, we’re giving drivers a dependable way to charge while they’re in the store,” says Shayne Wahlmeier, senior vice president, Walmart Energy. “Reaching 100 sites is an important milestone, and our broad footprint positions us to make EV charging more accessible for …

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OLIVE TREE PEOPLE to Open First U.S. Flagship Store in Venice, CA

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Los Angeles — On Aug. 27, a living 150-year-old olive tree rooted thousands of miles away in Spain will ceremonially open the first U.S. flagship of OLIVE TREE PEOPLE, the leader in Waterless Beauty, in Venice, Calif. From thousands of miles away, the tree will open the Los Angeles flagship through its live frequency — connecting the company’s newest chapter directly to the olive grove where its story began. The milestone comes only 3 years after OLIVE TREE PEOPLE began selling its products in the United States. Waterless Beauty is …

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A Nobler Pursuit

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— By Katie Lee — Barnes & Noble’s turnaround is being driven by three core strengths: sound bookselling fundamentals, local control over book curation and a refreshed store design. The year was 2019; no one knew a worldwide pandemic was on the way. At Barnes & Noble, what they did know was a new CEO had just been announced. His name was James Daunt and, from the unforeseen challenges of 2020 to the record-breaking growth of 2025, the iconic bookseller has managed to turn adversity into opportunity every step of …

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Academy Opening 11 New Stores Across 6 States in Q3

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Katy, Texas — Academy Sports + Outdoors, a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, has opened two new stores in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Kerrville, Texas; and will open nine additional locations this quarter in Celina, Texas; McAlester, Okla.; Lacy Lakeview, Texas; Fayetteville, Ga.; Roanoke, Va.; Statesboro, Ga.; Granbury, Texas; Millington, Tenn.; and Fairview, Texas. To date, Academy has opened seven new stores in 2026, with plans to open a total of 20 to 25 new locations this fiscal year. In pursuit of becoming the best sports and …

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SUGARED + BRONZED Celebrates 50th Store Opening

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Los Angeles — SUGARED + BRONZED, the nation’s largest sugaring and sunless tanning brand, has opened its 50th location, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey from a $1,000 startup founded in a Santa Monica, Calif., apartment to a nationally recognized beauty services brand. Founded by Courtney Claghorn, SUGARED + BRONZED began in 2010 when Claghorn set out to solve a problem she experienced firsthand: finding affordable, high-quality spray tanning services. What started as Courtney airbrushing clients in her apartment during lunch breaks and after work evolved into a …

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Primark to Make Minnesota Debut at Mall of America in September

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New York City — Primark, the international clothing retailer known for delivering quality fashion at value prices, will open in the iconic Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on Sept. 3, its first store in the state. This follows the opening of Primark’s first store in Indiana at Castleton Square Mall in July and the upcoming opening of the retailer’s second store in the greater Orlando metropolitan area at Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets on Aug. 20. Primark’s Mall of America location will boast nearly 35,000 square feet of retail selling …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Names Chief Accounting Officer and Deputy CFO

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Nashville, Tenn. — Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. has appointed Jill Windrum, CPA, as chief accounting officer and deputy chief financial officer. Windrum brings almost 25 years of financial and accounting expertise. She has served in multiple CFO roles, including as chief financial officer of Maxar Technologies’ approximately $500 million U.S. Government business, CFO of its $1 billion Earth Intelligence business and interim CFO of Maxar during its acquisition by Advent International. “We are building a company that demands financial rigor, operating discipline and accountability at every level, and that …

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Puptqe to Open First Georgia Location in Alpharetta Area

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Alpharetta, Ga. — Puptqe, an award-winning pet retailer, is expanding into Georgia with its first location planned for the Alpharetta area. The new store will feature Puptqe’s dog boutique along with its membership, private parties, community gatherings and interactive activities for dogs and their owners. “Puptqe was built around celebrating the relationship we have with our dogs and the memories we create with them,” says Courtney Honda, president and co-founder of Puptqe. The new location will introduce Puptqe to the Georgia market and will be locally operated. Puptqe opened its …

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Ross Stores to Open 110 Locations in 2026

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Dublin, Calif. — During the months of June and July, Ross Stores, Inc. opened 47 new stores nationwide — including 35 Ross Dress for Less® and 12 dd’s DISCOUNTS® locations across 15 states and territories. With these new openings, the company is on track to open approximately 110 stores this year. “Each new opening allows us to deliver compelling value to even more customers while creating new jobs and making a positive impact in the local communities,” says Richard Lietz, executive vice president, property development. “Building on the strong new …

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