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Philadelphia — NEST, a national provider of integrated facilities management (IFM) solutions, has partnered with MINISO USA to serve as its facilities management partner for more than 300 MINISO stores across the United States. NEST will deliver a full-service IFM solution designed to streamline operations, reduce complexity and support store performance as the MINISO brand continues to expand in the U.S. NEST will manage a broad range of services, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting and general maintenance across MINISO stores. The partnership includes vendor management, service coordination, analytics and operational …

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New York City — Primark, an international value fashion retailer, plans to open a flagship Herald Square store in Manhattan’s PENN DISTRICT on May 8. Located at 150 W 34th St., directly across from Penn Station, the new Manhattan flagship marks a defining moment for Primark in the U.S. and a major milestone in its U.S. expansion. The new store will stand alongside the brand’s flagship stores in other fashion capitals such as London, Milan, Madrid and Rome. Spanning more than 54,000 square feet of retail space, the Herald Square …

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Bentonville, Ark. — Nationally, Walmart is planning remodels at more than 650 Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets this year, as well as opening 20 new stores in 2026 and early 2027. This investment is intended to create jobs, help strengthen local economies and make shopping faster and more convenient for its customers. In early 2024, Walmart committed to opening or converting more than 150 new locations while continuing to update the stores in its portfolio. This year’s investment includes: • More than 650 scheduled remodels to Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets • …

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St. Augustine, Fla. — The Spice & Tea Exchange®, a specialty retail franchise, has signed seven new development deals across Oklahoma and Virginia, including two separate three-unit agreements in Virginia. The newly signed agreements include: • One development deal in Guthrie, Okla. • Two, three-unit development deals in Virginia: Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Roanoke. • Lexington, plus two additional territories to be announced. These deals build upon the brand’s existing footprint in Sulphur, Okla., and Richmond and Williamsburg, Va., markets that have demonstrated strong consumer demand for The Spice & Tea …

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Mattoon, Ill. — Rural King, a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle, has openede its newest store in Sebring, Fla., marking its 150th location nationwide. Serving rural America since 1960, Rural King has grown into a trusted resource for the communities it serves. The new Sebring location offers a convenient destination for farm and home essentials, including livestock and pet supplies, workwear, power equipment, tools, automotive products and seasonal merchandise. “Opening our 150th store in Sebring is an incredible milestone for Rural King,” says Michael Ladd, chief operating officer …

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Dallas — CaratLane, a Tata product and India’s leading omnichannel fine jewelry brand, has launched its second U.S. retail store in Frisco, Texas, near Dallas. The 1,200-square-foot boutique marks a significant milestone in the brand’s global journey, furthering its mission to make Indian jewelry accessible to Indians across the world. Frisco has emerged as one of the fastest-growing Indian hubs in the U.S., with a vibrant cultural community and rising demand for Indian products and experiences. Located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the new store is strategically positioned to serve …

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Los Angeles — Pacsun is bringing its curated concept, PS Vintage, to select stores, extending the experience beyond its initial online launch and into a physical retail setting. As resale continues to gain momentum and in-person shopping reemerges as a cultural driver, the concept brings a new layer of discovery to the store experience, aligning with Pacsun’s continued investment in its physical retail footprint. Developed in partnership with SPRINGY, an established authority in online secondhand retail, PS Vintage features thousands of one-of-a-kind, pre-loved pieces, including graphic tees, hoodies, denim and …

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San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has promoted Aujsha Taylor to president of Rejuvenation, the company’s premier lighting and hardware brand. Taylor has been with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. since 2003 and stepped into the leadership role for Rejuvenation in 2020. Under her leadership, Rejuvenation’s revenue has more than doubled, driven by expanded merchandise categories and growth of the brand’s retail footprint to 13 stores, including Nashville, Tenn. (pictured), and Salt Lake City locations that opened in 2025, with plans to open a 14th retail location in Dallas in 2026. “Aujsha’s promotion to …

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New York City — Saks Global Enterprises LLC, a leading multi-brand luxury retail company, has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with an ad hoc group of its senior secured bondholders under which these capital partners have committed to provide $500 million in exit financing upon the company’s emergence from Chapter 11. “Achieving this important milestone underscores the progress we are making on our transformation and reflects our capital partners’ confidence in our go-forward vision, guided by our relentless devotion to the luxury customer,” says Geoffroy van Raemdonck, CEO of …

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Murray, Utah — In a letter to shareholders from Marcus Lemonis, executive chairman and CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., Lemonis outlined the strategic decision of Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire The Container Store, Elfa and Closet Works. The closing of this acquisition is expected to be in July 2026. “This transaction will fill critical gaps in both our retail and home services strategy,” Lemonis explains. “As we build our company platform, any additional assets including talent must serve a clear purpose to our company’s long term strategy.” …

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