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ECS Global Inc. Provides Retail Communication Solution for The Container Store

by Katie Lee

Chicago — ECS Global is a retail solutions company that helps businesses, including retail stores, strengthen their communication with their customers with the ECS5 retail solution system. ECS5 integrates all communications to the customer, including digital and print signage, multimedia displays, shelf tags, promotions and more, all in one central system. From this system, retail stores can easily manage and provide impactful retail communication across locations. One of the latest retail stores to harness the power of ECS5 is The Container Store. The Container Store is a retailer that provides …

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Take 5 Car Wash Opens 100th Store

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Woodstock, Ga. — Take 5 Car Wash® held the grand opening of its 100th store on Aug. 5, 2022, in Woodstock, Ga. The new site joins 10 other Take 5 Car Wash locations in Georgia and 29 additional express car washes in the state owned by its parent company, Driven Brands. Equipped with Take 5 Car Wash’s advanced express wash technology, the Woodstock location is among many new and refreshed Take 5 Car Washes throughout the country operating with high-performing, non-toxic Armor All® Professional wash and wax formulas. For the finishing …

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GU to Open First Store in the United States

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Tokyo — GU (pronounced by the letters ‘G’ and ‘U’), the Japanese apparel retailer with the brand message “YOUR FREEDOM,” plans to open its first store in the U.S. this fall. The pop-up store in Soho, New York, which marks the first time the brand launches in the West, will feature a special lineup of choice, on-trend clothing and accessories for both men and women. “It is a great honor to be opening our first store in the United States,” says Osamu Yunoki, CEO of G.U. Co., Ltd. “New York …

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Abercrombie & Fitch Launches New Getaway-Inspired Store Design Concept

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New Albany, Ohio — Abercrombie & Fitch, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., is launching a refreshing new store experience inspired by the brand’s intention of making every day feel as exceptional as the start of a long weekend. The new getaway-themed aesthetic is a stylish nod to a chic hotel lobby, designed to prioritize omnichannel shopping and provide customers with an immersive interpretation of the Abercrombie experience of today. “Our new getaway-inspired stores reflect the unity of both our brand aesthetic and intuitive, omnichannel functionality,” says Carey Krug, …

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Floor & Decor Promotes CFO to President

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Atlanta — Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty retailer of hard surface flooring, has promoted Trevor Lang, executive vice president and chief financial officer, to president. The company will conduct a search for a new chief financial officer, which will include internal and external candidates. Lang’s promotion will be effective upon the appointment of a new CFO. Lang joined Floor & Decor as senior vice president and chief financial officer in 2011, and was promoted to executive vice president of professional services and chief financial officer in 2014 …

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Crate & Barrel Holdings Commits to Sustainable Operations

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Chicago — Crate & Barrel Holdings Inc. (CBH) is advancing its sustainability commitments. The company’s goals focus on leading Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace with corporate responsibility and responsible design. “Our vision is to build a home with purpose in order to create happier and healthier communities for future generations. These goals represent our commitment to helping our people and the planet thrive while growing our business,” says Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate & Barrel Holdings. “This is just the beginning; we are on a …

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Clarvue Launches Advanced Dark Site Management Tool

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Irvine, Calif. — Clarvue Inc., a leading custom software solutions company, has launched a new dark site management tool that helps all types of retailers manage their closed locations effectively and efficiently as market dynamics shift and portfolio changes become necessary. The newly launched tool allows for asset tracking, risk management and mitigation, compliance, lease management, vendor management and remote monitoring. The management tool reduces the operation and financial burden of dark sites from time of announcement, until they are no longer part of the real estate portfolio. Specifically related …

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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Marks 450th Store Opening

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Harrisburg, Pa. — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. (Ollie’s), America’s largest retailer of closeouts and excess inventory, is celebrating the grand opening of its 450th store in Overland Park, Kan. Ollie’s plans to open 50 to 55 locations annually with an ultimate goal of 1,050 stores. “As we celebrate Ollie’s 40th anniversary this year, we are proud to hit another major milestone in our growth story with the opening of our 450th store,” says John Swygert, president and CEO of Ollie’s. “We are grateful for our associates and customers, both old …

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Sheetz to Open Up to 30 New Locations in Western Pennsylvania

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Pittsburgh — CBRE has been engaged to assist with site selection for Sheetz Inc.’s expansion in Western Pennsylvania by RBG Development, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based commercial real estate acquisition development firm and exclusive developer for Sheetz, Inc. in the region. Sheetz is one of America’s fastest-growing, family-owned and operated convenience store chains. CBRE, in partnership with RBG Development (RBG), will source and negotiate the acquisition of approximately 1.5 to 3.0-plus-acre, high-traffic and high-visibility sites to help the chain expand its presence by as many as 30 locations in Western Pennsylvania within …

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Williams-Sonoma President Departs; New Brand President is Named

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San Francisco — Ryan Ross, president of the Williams Sonoma brand, resigned on July 26, 2022. Effective immediately, Felix Carbullido has assumed the role of president, Williams Sonoma brand. Most recently, he served as chief marketing officer (CMO) of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. since 2014, leading marketing strategy and operations across the company’s portfolio of brands. Carbullido joined Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in 2009 as vice president, Pottery Barn e-commerce, and was promoted in 2011 to senior vice president, Pottery Barn DTC, overseeing all aspects of the brand’s online and catalog business. “I am …

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