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Walmart Opens High-Tech Fulfillment Center Near Indianapolis

by Katie Lee

McCordsville, Ind. — Walmart has opened a new 2.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis, in McCordsville. This next-generation facility is Walmart’s largest fulfillment center to date, and will enable the retailer to fulfill more orders, more quickly. “Indiana is proud to welcome this next generation Walmart fulfillment center, which represents a significant investment in our industry and our people,” says Ann Lathrop, chief strategy officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Walmart has long been a good corporate partner in Indiana, and we’re excited to see their …

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The Athlete’s Foot Names New VP of Marketing and Community Engagement

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Atlanta — The Athlete’s Foot has named a new vice president of marketing and community engagement, Darius Billings. He has been with the company for 15 years, currently as the senior director of marketing of StAART at The Athlete’s Foot USA. Previously, Billings has had roles at Nike and AND1 Basketball, an American footwear and clothing company specializing in basketball shoes, clothing and sporting goods. In 2020, Billings was motivated by the Black Lives Matter Movement protests and economic disparities within the Black community to use his platform to do …

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Five Below, Inc. Names CFO and Treasurer

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Philadelphia — Five Below, Inc. has named Kristy Chipman as chief financial officer and treasurer, effective July 17, 2023; she will report to Joel Anderson, president and CEO. Chipman succeeds Ken Bull, who recently assumed the role of chief operating officer of Five Below. Most recently, Chipman was executive vice president, CFO and COO at Ruth’s Chris Hospitality Group. Chipman will lead the company’s finance and accounting organization, overseeing SEC reporting and financial operations, financial planning & analysis, investor relations, internal audit, enterprise risk management, tax and treasury and serve …

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Dave & Buster’s to Open 20 Stores in India and Australia

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Dallas — Dave & Buster’s has made two more significant deals for its global expansion plans. The first deal includes a 15-store partnership in India with the Malpani Group, and the second deal comprises a five-store partnership with the NightOwl Entertainment Group in Australia. These strategic alliances mark Dave & Buster’s second and third multi-store franchise agreements, firmly cementing the brand in the APAC and MEA regions with a total of 31 stores committed to development since global expansion plans were announced in 2022. Dave & Buster’s has implemented several …

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rue21 Appoints New EVP, Chief Customer Officer

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Pittsburgh — Leading fashion destination rue21 welcomes Karlyn Mattson as the new executive vice president, chief customer officer. She has over 25 years of experience at global retailers including Target, Amazon, Macy’s and, most recently, GNC. At rue21, Mattson will help bolster the brand’s ethos, bringing a personalized approach to understanding, meeting and exceeding shoppers’ needs. “Karlyn’s industry leadership and dedication to customer needs is perfectly aligned with our mission at rue21,” says Josh Burris, president and CEO of rue21. “Her unique background will be invaluable as we continue to …

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Inks First Agreement in Illinois

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Miami — Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leading pet service franchise brand in the United States, is entering Illinois for the first time with a store set to open in the Chicago suburbs next year. The brand currently has more than 250 locations open or under development across 21 states offering luxury spa services, gourmet treats and premium pet nutrition. “This is an exciting development for Woof Gang and for pet owners seeking the very best for their beloved companions in the Chicago suburb,” says Ricardo Azevedo, chief executive …

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A&G Taking Offers Now on 49 David’s Bridal Leases

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New York City — A&G Real Estate Partners is entertaining offers on 49 David’s Bridal leases across the United States — transactions that must be presented for bankruptcy court approval by June 30. “Interested retailers and landlords need to act now to seize these excellent real estate opportunities while they’re still available,” says Mike Matlat, senior managing director of A&G. Acting in its capacity as real estate advisor to the Conshohocken, Pa.-based retailer, A&G also plans to hold a July bankruptcy auction of an additional select group of David’s Bridal …

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Saks Fifth Avenue Expands the Fifth Avenue Club

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New York City — Saks Fifth Avenue is expanding its luxury personal shopping and styling service, the Fifth Avenue Club, with the launch of private, standalone suites in destinations across the U.S. These luxe Fifth Avenue Club Suites are an evolution of the brand’s existing Fifth Avenue Clubs, which have historically been housed within Saks Fifth Avenue stores and provide customers with the highest level of personalized service. Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with leading luxury resort operators, including Marriott International and its portfolio of luxury brands including The Ritz-Carlton …

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BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open its First Location in Tennessee in June

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Marlborough, Mass. & La Vergne, Tenn. — BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, will open its newest club in La Vergne, Tenn., on June 14, 2023. The club, located 20 miles outside of downtown Nashville, marks the first BJ’s Wholesale Club in the state of Tennessee. The retailer will now have a total of 238 U.S. clubs, expanding the company’s footprint to its 19th state. The new club has a BJ’s Gas location on-site, offering members everyday low fuel prices. “We can’t wait to open our …

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LIDS Promotes SVP of Merchandising to President

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Indianapolis — Leading sports retailer Lids has promoted its senior vice president of merchandising, Bob Durda, to president. Over a 13-year tenure at the company, Durda has been at the forefront of Lids’ focus on building out its portfolio of exclusive product and lead the development of many of the company’s most successful programs including partnerships with Major League Baseball and more. Previously, Durda held the roles of buying director and, most recently, senior vice president of merchandising. As president, Durda will continue to drive Lids growth via brand elevation …

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