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DICK’S Sporting Goods Plans New Distribution Center in Fort Worth, Texas

by Katie Lee

Pittsburgh, Pa. — DICK’S Sporting Goods plans to construct an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, which is expected to bring 300 new full-time jobs to the region over the next 10 years. The Fort Worth location joins five existing DICK’S distribution centers in Atlanta; Conklin, N.Y.; Goodyear, Ariz.; Plainfield, Ind.; and Smithton, Pa. The next-generation facility will support DICK’S business in Texas and provide distribution capabilities to more than 100 DICK’S Sporting Goods stores across several states. DICK’S selected Fort Worth for its business-friendly environment, qualified and …

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Ace Hardware Launches ‘ELEVATE³ Ace’ Experiential Store Format

by Katie Lee

Oak Brook, Ill. — Ace Hardware, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, plans to roll out ELEVATE3 Ace, a new experiential store concept that will be launched in new and existing stores over the next 5 years, supported with a $1 billion investment. This groundbreaking, immersive store design was unveiled this month at the fall convention in Chicago, celebrating Ace’s 100-year anniversary and marking a fundamental shift in the Ace store model to boost both the customer experience and drive store growth. “Elevate Ace is not just a new store …

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Party City Appoints New President & CEO

by Katie Lee

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. — Party City Holdco Inc. has appointed Barry Litwin as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). He brings a disciplined model to strategy setting and operational execution that delivers new revenue growth, gross profit improvement and operating expense efficiency. “The team and I look forward to welcoming Barry to the Party City family,” says Bob Hull, chairman of the board at Party City. “We are extremely confident that Barry’s expertise in fostering business growth and transformation as well as his people-focused leadership style will bring …

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European Fashion Brand Mango Further Expands U.S. Retail Presence

by Katie Lee

Barcelona, Spain — Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion brands, is strengthening its presence in the United States and continuing to execute on its expansion plan in the country. After opening stores in New York, Florida, Texas, Georgia, California and Pennsylvania, the company has further strengthened its presence on the East Coast with store launches in two key markets: Washington, D.C., and Boston. Mango plans to open four stores across the Capitol region, beginning with its store in the Westfield Montgomery, which opened on April 14. Later this year, the …

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Australia’s Princess Polly Grows its U.S. Retail Footprint

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., a brand accelerator of next-generation fashion brands, plans to debut five new U.S. Princess Polly stores in the back half of 2024. The brand will open additional West Coast stores in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Santa Clara, Calif.; San Diego; and Irvine, Calif., and it will land on the East Coast in Boston for the first time. These new stores build upon the success of its first U.S. location in Los Angeles. Each new store will offer more than 250 Princess Polly apparel looks, and …

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Knuckies Hoagies, Growing Sandwich Brand, to Open in 14 Walmart Stores

by Katie Lee

Milton, Ga. — Knuckies Franchise Company LLC has formed a partnership with Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer. This partnership offers an opportunity for franchisees to open a Knuckies Hoagies location within select Walmart stores. Founded in 2019 with the opening of its first location in the northern Atlanta suburb of Milton, Ga., Knuckies Hoagies has quickly made a name for itself in the restaurant industry. Recently it was named to the 2023 QSR 40/40 list as one of the hottest 40 brands under 40 locations. Its success and growth have …

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Genesis Expands to 56 Standalone Facilities in U.S., Adds 21 New Retailers

by Katie Lee

Fountain Valley, Calif. — Genesis has added a significant expansion to its retail network with the opening of 21 new standalone facilities across the United States. The brand now counts 56 dedicated retail facilities nationwide. “In 2 short years, Genesis’ retail footprint has grown rapidly from one dedicated retail facility in Louisiana to 56 retail facilities nationwide,” says Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. “Introducing 21 new standalone Genesis retailers, including nine in eight states for the very first time, marks a key milestone in our …

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Arhaus Introduces its Studio Retail Concept to the State of Georgia

by Katie Lee

Boston Heights, Ohio — Arhaus, a leader in artisan-crafted furniture and home décor, has opened a new 7,085-square-foot studio at The Avenue Peachtree City in Peachtree City, Ga. Located in South Metro Atlanta, the new studio location marks the brand’s first design studio in Georgia and the third Arhaus location in the state alongside showrooms in Alpharetta and Atlanta. Arhaus studio locations provide a more intimate experience in a smaller showroom footprint, offering a ‘white-glove’ level of personal service and furniture customization. Clients are invited to work closely with Arhaus …

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International Fashion Retailer Primark to Open First Store in Michigan

by Katie Lee

Auburn Hills, Mich. — Primark, an international value fashion retailer, will open a new 36,600-square-foot store at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Mich., on September 12. This will be Primark’s first store in the state of Michigan. This store opening will come fresh off the heels of Primark’s opening at the Florida Mall in Orlando, Fla., due to open on August 29. This momentum is part of Primark’s ongoing expansion within the U.S. market and the new openings will bring Primark to 27 U.S. stores, across 11 states, …

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Highlights Sustainability Progress in 2023 Impact Report

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has published its 2023 Impact Report. The annual report highlights Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s progress towards the company’s industry-leading sustainability and social impact goals. In 2023, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. focused on operational efficiencies and the adoption of innovative solutions to drive progress towards the company’s sustainability goals. The company also launched GreenRow, a new sustainability-focused home furnishings brand and strengthened commitments to worker wellbeing programs that positively impact communities around the world where Williams-Sonoma, Inc. business is conducted. “The progress we have made towards our sustainability goals reflects …

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