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Wawa Breaks Ground on First Stores in Indiana and Ohio

by Katie Lee

Indianapolis and Cincinnati — Wawa, a privately held, family and associate-owned chain of more than 1,050 convenience retail stores currently operating in eight states and Washington, D.C., officially broke ground on its first stores in the states of Indiana and Ohio. Wawa’s first Indiana store is located at 3835 East 96th St. in Indianapolis. The first store in Ohio is located at 5308 Fields Ertel Rd. in Cincinnati. Both stores are projected to open in second quarter 2025. “We are excited to begin construction on our stores in Indiana and …

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Tractor Supply Garden Centers Reach 500-Store Milestone

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Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has opened its 500th Garden Center, located in Lowell, Ind. The company opened its first Garden Center in Rome, Ga., in summer 2020. To date, Tractor Supply operates Garden Centers in 41 states and plans to open more than 100 Garden Centers by the close of 2024. Tractor Supply began outfitting selected new stores with Garden Centers and adding them to existing stores as part of its Project Fusion store format initiative in 2020. Each …

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Camping World President and CFO to Retire

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Lincolnshire, Ill. — Camping World Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest recreational vehicle dealer, has announced that its president, Brent Moody, and its chief financial officer, Karin Bell, plan to retire on December 31, 2024, with their resignations effective July 1, 2024. Matthew Wagner will be appointed president, and will continue to serve as principal operating officer. Tom Kirn will be appointed CFO, and will continue to serve as principal accounting officer. “Brent, Karin and I have been together since the beginning, helping both formulate and lead our company,” says Marcus …

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REI Co-op to Open First Kentucky Store in Fall 2024

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Seattle — Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open its first store in Kentucky this fall in Louisville. Conveniently located in the city’s northeast corridor just off interstates 265 and 71, the store will offer a wide assortment of outdoor gear and apparel. “We have been interested in Louisville for nearly a decade,” says Lindsay Struve, REI regional director. “Even prior to announcing our new store, more than 29,000 REI members from the community have connected with the co-op for their outdoor adventures through our online resources and stores in …

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RumbleOn Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Irving, Texas — RumbleOn, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of new and used powersports products, has appointed Tiffany Kice as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective June 24, 2024. Kice brings over 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles for public and private companies across various industries, including extensive expertise in multi-site retail. “We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany to the RumbleOn team as our new CFO,” says Mike Kennedy, chief executive officer of RumbleOn. “Her experience with growth-focused, public and privately held companies and her expertise with …

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Sephora Expands Partnership with Tanger, Will Open in 5 Outlet Centers in 2024

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. Greensboro, N.C. — Tanger®, a leading owner and operator of outlet and open-air retail shopping destinations, will bring five additional Sephora stores to its shopping centers this year, significantly advancing Tanger’s offerings in the beauty and wellness category. Sephora is the largest prestige beauty retailer in the world. The five new Sephora locations, each averaging approximately 5,000 square feet, will open later this year in Tanger’s shopping centers in Charleston, S.C.; Deer Park, N.Y.; National Harbor, Md.; Palm Beach, Fla.; and Phoenix/Glendale, Ariz. Sephora has one existing location at …

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Citi Trends Names Interim CEO

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Savannah, Ga. — Citi Trends, Inc., a leading specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends primarily for African American and multicultural families in the U.S., has appointed Ken Seipel as its interim chief executive officer, effective June 2, 2024. He previously served as CEO of West Marine, the world’s largest retailer of boating supplies. David Makuen has stepped down as CEO and a member of the board. To ensure a smooth and successful transition, Makuen will serve as senior advisor to the CEO and the leadership team in …

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The Home Depot Names EVP of Customer Experience and President of Online

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Atlanta — The Home Depot® has appointed Jordan Broggi as executive vice president of customer experience and president of online, effective June 3, 2024. In the role of EVP of customer experience, he will be responsible for leading the vision, design and development of new and innovative solutions to drive a seamless experience for the millions of customers who turn to The Home Depot for their home improvement projects — in stores, online or on mobile devices. He will also retain leadership of the company’s online business, overseeing online operations, …

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Sierra, a TJ Maxx Sister Brand, Opens 100th Store

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Sheboygan, Wis. — Sierra, the TJ Maxx sister brand that delivers great value on top active and outdoor brands, will open its 100th store on May 31. Located in Sheboygan’s Deertrace Kohler shopping center, the 20,000-square-foot store marks a significant milestone in Sierra’s growth journey. “Reaching 100 stores is a testament to our loyal shoppers who share our love for getting active,” says Caitlin Kobelski, vice president and marketing director for Sierra. “We’re excited to bring our unique shopping experience to Sheboygan, providing a convenient destination to gear up for …

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Meijer to Open First Grocery Format Store in Indiana

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Grand Rapids, Mich. — Meijer will open its new 90,000-square-foot grocery format store, first launched in 2023 with two locations in Michigan, on July 11 at the Promenade of Noblesville in Noblesville, Ind. This is the first grocery format store by Meijer in Indiana, complementing its other 42 well-known supercenters throughout the state. “Meijer has been providing an exceptional shopping experience to customers across Indiana for 30 years, and the Meijer Grocery in Noblesville will further solidify our commitment to the Hoosier State,” says Travis Bernath, Noblesville Meijer Grocery Store …

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