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Batteries Plus Marks 37 Signed Agreements and 18 New Stores in 2022

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — In the past 3 months, Batteries Plus has signed franchise deals for 19 new locations throughout the country. This places the brand at 37 signed agreements and 18 total openings for 2022 thus far. The company projects to have over 740 units in full operation by year end, with approximately 60 units stemming from efforts this year alone. In large part, the brand’s increased presence has been a result of its efforts to break ground in new markets. The second quarter saw Batteries Plus its first locations …

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NAOT Footwear to Open First Flagship in Fall 2022 in New York City

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New York City — NAOT Footwear, Israeli maker of quality shoes that combine fashion and comfort, will open a flagship store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood this fall. The store is set to open in early fall 2022 at 436 W. Broadway, right in the heart of SoHo. NAOT has long had roots in the New York area with the U.S. headquarters on Long Island. This store will mark the brand’s first boutique-style retail location. “Opening a flagship store in New York City has been a dream of ours …

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Gap Inc. CEO to Step Down; Old Navy Names New President/CEO

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San Francisco — Gap Inc.’s president and chief executive officer, Sonia Syngal, will step down from her position and from the company’s board, departing the company following a brief transition. In other executive leadership news, Horacio (“Haio”) Barbeito will serve as president and CEO of Old Navy. Effective immediately, Bob Martin, the company’s current executive chairman of the board, will serve as Gap Inc. president and CEO on an interim basis. Mayo Shattuck will continue to serve as lead independent director. “Leading this great company since 2020, through unprecedented challenges …

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Meijer Invests in Wind Energy, Tracks Progress Toward Carbon Reduction Goals

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Grand Rapids, Mich. — Just 6 months after announcing its goal to reduce 50% of its absolute carbon emissions by 2025 — and 4 months after entering into a solar energy project — Midwestern retailer Meijer is involved with a wind energy center that contributes to its renewable energy portfolio and marks significant strides in meeting its carbon reduction goal. The retailer signed a renewable product purchase agreement (RPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, of which Meijer will purchase the majority of energy generated by the project. …

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Skilken Gold Breaks Ground on First Kentucky Publix Grocery Store in Louisville

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Louisville, Ky. — Skilken Gold has broken ground on Terra Crossing, a shopping center located on 10 acres at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. in Louisville. The grocery anchor, a 55,071-square-foot Publix, represents the first Publix location in Kentucky, the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer’s eighth state of operation. The adjacent 3,200-square-foot Publix Liquors store at Terra Crossing is also the first location outside the state of Florida. Publix plans to open a second Publix grocery store and Publix Liquors store in Louisville in early 2024 at the northeast corner of Ballardsville and Brownsboro …

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Ulta Beauty Pop-Up Debuts at The Allure Store

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New York City — The Allure Store, an immersive retail experience from the global beauty authority Allure, has entered into a collaboration with the nation’s largest beauty retailer, Ulta Beauty. For a limited time, the interactive Ulta Beauty pop-up will offer Allure Store guests a monthly curated assortment reflecting newness as well as highlighting the retailers’ strategic initiatives. “One year after the Allure Store debut, we’re thrilled to announce our first retail partnership with such a beloved leader, Ulta Beauty,” says Sonny Gindi, co-founder of STOUR, a retail media company, …

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IT’SUGAR Opens Pop-Up Candy Emporium in San Francisco’s Union Square

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San Francisco — IT’SUGAR has opened a new 10,600-square-foot pop-up candy store in Union Square, bringing a sweet welcome to visitors in downtown San Francisco’s mecca of shopping. The new experiential candy store takes over space vacated by Forever 21, the clothing brand, and is filled with thousands of varieties of over-the-top chocolates, candy and humorous products, plus Instagram-worthy in-store displays and immersive candy experiences. “We are excited to expand our presence in the vibrant city of San Francisco with our third IT’SUGAR location,” says Jeff Rubin, CEO and founder …

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Levin Management Corporation Marks 70 Years of NJ Retail Real Estate

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North Plainfield, N.J. – The Levin name has been synonymous with New Jersey retail real estate since the post-WWII suburban migration sparked the Garden State’s first open-air shopping center developments. Seven decades later, as Levin Management Corporation (LMC) commemorates the platinum anniversary of its foundation, the North Plainfield, N.J.-based commercial real estate services organization is embracing a period of notable growth and portfolio diversification. LMC is an outgrowth of Levin Properties, a pioneering development firm founded by the late Philip J. Levin and subsequently led by the late Janice Levin, …

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Bed Bath & Beyond Promotes Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Treasury

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Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has promoted Laura Crossen to senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer, and Susie A. Kim to senior vice president of treasury and investor relations, effective immediately. Crossen has been with Bed Bath & Beyond since 2001 and most recently served as senior vice president, treasury, tax and finance transformation. She will continue to report to Gustavo Arnal, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and replaces John Barresi, who resigned from the company on June 10 to pursue another …

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Fresh Thyme Market Names New President

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Downers Grove, Ill. — Liz Zolcak has been named the new president of Fresh Thyme Market, succeeding Gerald Melville, who has announced his retirement after a 43-year retail career. “I am thrilled and humbled to take on this exciting new challenge and to be trusted to lead such an incredible team,” Zolcak says. “Gerald and I have been able to accomplish significant wins with the team during our time working together, and I’m looking forward to even more successes ahead.” Zolcak has 17 years of retail leadership experience and joined …

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