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Rack Room Shoes Promotes & Realigns Strategic Leadership Team

by Katie Lee July 8, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. — Rack Room Shoes, a leading footwear retailer, has made significant promotions within its leadership team, reflecting the company’s strategy to align its operations for continued growth. Rack Room Shoes has realigned its merchandising and digital strategies to navigate the evolving retail landscape. The organizational changes are being implemented to drive further growth and innovation while continuing to build on the company’s legacy. • Brian Burnett, senior vice president, general merchandise manager, has been promoted to senior vice president, chief merchandise officer (CMO). In this expanded role, he …

July 8, 2025

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Brochu Walker Opens its Fifth Store at The Post Montecito

by Katie Lee July 7, 2025

Los Angeles — Brochu Walker, a quiet luxury lifestyle brand, is celebrating a significant milestone, announcing its fifth store location in the Montecito, Calif., area. The highly anticipated concept store brings Brochu Walker’s timelessly elegant collections to one of the most sought-after locations in the country. Doors are now open at The Post Montecito (Santa Barbara, Calif.). Brochu Walker has additional stores in Atlanta; Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif.; Westport, Conn.; and Southampton, N.Y. When selecting its newest store location, the brand prioritized finding a community that has shown great brand affinity and …

July 7, 2025

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Energous Introduces Battery-Free e-Sense Tag for Retail & Supply Chain

by Katie Lee July 7, 2025

San Jose, Calif. — Energous Corporation d/b/a Energous Wireless Power Solutions, a leader in over-the-air (OTA) wireless power networks, has launched the e-Sense tag: a battery-free, maintenance-free wireless sensor for location and temperature monitoring in retail, supply chain and logistics environments. Energous now offers a complete ambient IoT platform consisting of wirelessly-powered, battery-free sensors, RF-based energy transmitters and cloud-based monitoring software. This integrated system enables uninterrupted, real-time visibility across supply chains without relying on batteries, manual maintenance or conventional wired infrastructure. The tag continuously reports temperature and location data to …

July 7, 2025

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Ollie’s Opens First Location in Nebraska

by Katie Lee July 3, 2025

Harrisburg, Pa. — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. is bringing its first store in the state of Nebraska to Omaha. Ollie’s is known for brand name closeouts at up to 70% off regular store prices. The newest Ollie’s officially opened on July 2 on 72nd Street, next to Marshalls, in a location formerly occupied by Big Lots. “We are excited to open our first store in the great state of Nebraska, where the folks have been so good to us,” says Eric van der Valk, president and chief executive officer of …

July 3, 2025

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Growth of Grocery AI

by Katie Lee July 2, 2025

— By Tremaine Kirkman — Revolutionizing retail facilities — specifically grocers — with AI solutions. Independent grocery retail facilities, such as neighborhood markets, corner stores, family-run supermarkets and bodegas, fuel the heart of our communities. They bring fresh, often local, goods to consumers; offer diverse product selections; and foster a sense of connection while contributing significantly to local economies. However, as large retail chains with extensive resources dominate the grocery market, smaller and independent grocery retailers face mounting challenges, compounded by minimal adoption of advanced technology due to price and …

July 2, 2025

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Chuck E. Cheese Launches New Concept: Chuck’s Arcade™

by Katie Lee July 2, 2025

Dallas — Chuck E. Cheese, America’s favorite arcade and family entertainment center, is launching a new arcade concept, Chuck’s Arcade™. The new concept combines classic games and the hottest new games alongside iconic Chuck E. Cheese animatronic characters. The arcade was created for adults and lifelong fans who grew up surrounded by the electric glow of arcade screens, the symphony of digital soundtracks and the thrill of chasing high scores with friends long into the night. Chuck’s Arcade™ is a modern-day love letter to the games and people who made …

July 2, 2025

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Champs Sports Unveils First-Ever Reimagined Store Concept

by Katie Lee July 1, 2025

New York City — Champs Sports, a banner under Foot Locker, Inc., has unveiled its reimagined retail concept designed to deliver an enhanced customer journey through an immersive retail experience. Reopening on July 1 in two key markets — Tampa, Fla. (Brandon Exchange) and Portland, Ore. (Washington Square) — the redesigned stores reflect Champs Sports’ commitment to blending sport and everyday life to deliver a redefined retail experience. The new concept introduces an inviting and modernized storefront featuring a bright, organized design and an extensive selection of multi-brand apparel, footwear …

July 1, 2025

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Miss A Accelerates National Growth, Aiming for 100 Stores by Q1 2026

by Katie Lee June 30, 2025

Dallas — Baik Brands Inc., the company behind fast-rising beauty retailer Miss A, has an aggressive expansion goal to reach 100 stores by the first quarter of 2026. The milestone reflects the brand’s ongoing success in redefining affordable beauty through a high-volume, trend-driven retail model. Miss A currently operates over 65 stores nationwide, with recent openings in key markets including Atlanta, Indianapolis and Chicago. The brand has built a loyal following by offering over 15,000 beauty and lifestyle products — most priced under $2 — and refreshing its inventory every …

June 30, 2025

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Walmart Opens First Owned and Operated Case-Ready Beef Facility

by Katie Lee June 27, 2025

Olathe, Kan. — On June 27, Walmart opened its first-ever owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kan. This milestone reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more resilient, transparent and efficient supply chain for Angus beef — helping Walmart provide quality beef options that meet demand and bring tremendous value to customers across the Midwest. “The opening of our new facility in Olathe, Kansas, is centered on delivering more of what our customers want — affordable food and quality they can trust,” says John Laney, executive vice president, food, …

June 27, 2025

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Ulta Beauty Names Interim CFO

by Katie Lee June 26, 2025

Bolingbrook, Ill. — Ulta Beauty, Inc. has named Chris Lialios, its senior vice president – controller, as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Paula Oyibo, who has left Ulta Beauty. The company has commenced an external search for a permanent successor with the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Lialios has served as senior vice president – controller since 2018 with responsibility for the company’s financial reporting, internal controls and accounting policy. He joined Ulta Beauty in 1999 as assistant controller. “Chris has been a respected leader …

June 26, 2025

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