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Walmart Enhances In-Store Accessibility with Specialized Caroline’s Carts

by Katie Lee

Bentonville, Ark. — Walmart has introduced Caroline’s Carts into all its stores in several states: Arizona, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. The specially designed carts help caregivers of children and adults with disabilities navigate Walmart stores more easily. The retailer’s multimillion-dollar investment is part of a larger commitment to champion inclusivity and accessibility in all its stores. “Helping our customers save money and live better is more than our mission — it’s our driving force,” says Cedric Clark, executive vice president of store …

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Von Maur’s Remarkable Makeover

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Melody Wright — Von Maur embarks on a $100 million renovation plan to redefine its department stores for a new generation — and reinvest in the 152-year-old company’s signature customer service. Von Maur is a classic American department store, currently embarking on an extensive, multi-phased renovation of its nearly 40 brick-and-mortar locations over the next 5 years. The 152-year-old retailer will invest more than $100 million to showcase an entirely new interior aesthetic, with renovations underway in Wichita, Kansas; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Omaha, Nebraska; Livonia, Michigan; Louisville, …

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Sierra Trading Post to Open 3 Stores at Cafaro Properties

by Katie Lee

Niles, Ohio — Sierra Trading Post will soon be opening its trademark outdoors gear locations in three properties owned and managed by Ohio-based Cafaro Company. The first will be located at Cafaro’s Millcreek Mall in Erie, Pa. It will comprise more than 17,000 square foot of space, with plans to open in the fall of this year. Another 18,000-square-foot store is also under construction at Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah, Ky. It is scheduled to open late this year. Simultaneously, a new, standalone building will be rising on the Eastwood …

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Big Lots Begins Chapter 11 Process, Enters into New Ownership Agreement

by Katie Lee

Columbus, Ohio — Big Lots, Inc. has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP, pursuant to which Nexus has agreed to acquire substantially all of the company’s assets and ongoing business operations. To facilitate the transaction, the company, together with each of its subsidiaries, initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. During and after this process, Big Lots will continue to serve customers at their nearest store location or online at www.biglots.com. As part of the court-supervised …

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Floor & Decor Opens First Maine Location

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Floor & Decor, a leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has opened its first warehouse location in the state of Maine, located at 490 Payne Rd. in Scarborough, Me. (Portland). The warehouse store and design center will be led by Jack Low, the store’s chief executive merchant. “We’re thrilled to announce our first store location in Portland, Maine,” says Low. “We are excited to expand our footprint in the Maine market with this new location.” In celebration of the grand opening, Floor & …

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Bluemercury Marks 25th Anniversary with Digital Rebrand, New In-Store Design

by Katie Lee

New York City — Bluemercury, a neighborhood-based leading luxury beauty retailer and Macy’s, Inc. nameplate, has rebranded its digital presence, inked new brand partnerships, and overhauled its in-store retail design. All steps are part of Bluemercury’s 25th anniversary and aligned with its ongoing omni evolution coined “The New Blue,” whereby it seeks to redefine modern luxury in beauty. Bluemercury’s new store design includes hyper-personalized service offerings, highly curated assortments and unmatched expertise courtesy of the brand’s beauty experts. “The New Blue” brick-and-mortar format is now present in eight locations across …

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Debuts in California with Plans for 30 New Stores

by Katie Lee

Miami — Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leading name in the U.S. pet service industry, is expanding to the West Coast with the opening of two new stores in Evergreen and Sacramento, Calif., this month. This marks Woof Gang’s debut in California and the fourth new state it has entered this year, following successful launches in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and a significant milestone opening in Brentwood, Tenn., earlier this year. With plans to expand into three additional states — Idaho, Arizona and Minnesota — by the end of the …

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Eyemart Express Names New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Farmers Branch, Texas — National optical retailer Eyemart Express has hired Aaron Cho to join the executive team as chief financial officer. Cho comes to Eyemart Express after serving as CFO of tech-enabled durable medical equipment provider Synapse Health. A strategic finance and operations veteran throughout the health care landscape, he previously held executive financial roles at Eyecare Services Partners; Access Dental Services, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance; and Surgical Care Affiliates. Cho has also worked for CAPCO and Ernst & Young. “Aaron will be a key player in …

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Enhancing Shopper Safety

by Katie Lee

— By Robert Harling — Innovative loss prevention technologies and strategies. The safety and security of shoppers and employees are at the top of the list of priorities for retail executives. Open and inviting stores where customers can shop without concern and employees are assured of their safety is not a new goal for retailers. As incidents of retail theft and in-store violence rise, retailers must adapt with effective strategies and advanced technologies to ensure a safe shopping environment. The National Retail Federation reported a 19.3% increase in retail shrink, …

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Floor & Decor President to Retire

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, has announced that its president, Trevor Lang, intends to retire from Floor & Decor. The company is undertaking a search for his successor. “Trevor has been a key partner of mine in leading Floor & Decor,” says Tom Taylor, CEO of Floor & Decor. “He has been an important part of our growth, and we would not be where we are today without his leadership of so many aspects of our business. I’m grateful that …

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