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Home Depot Strengthens Pro Offerings with 4 New Distribution Centers

Retail TouchPoints

The DCs — to be located in Detroit, southern Los Angeles, San Antonio and Toronto — will stock large, bulky merchandise like lumber, insulation and roofing shingles that can be ordered in job lot quantities and delivered directly to professionals’ job sites.

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FreshDirect Picks 6 ‘Rising’ Companies for New Local Supplier Initiative

Retail TouchPoints

“Many customers value local products and knowing the origin stories behind where and how their food is made,” said Loan Heilner, Senior Associate Category Manager at FreshDirect in a statement. “We

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Angry Birds retail cafe launches in the US 

Inside Retail

“Launching iSwii by Angry Birds is a perfect way to bring locals and Angry Birds fans back to fun in-person experiences,” said the executive director of Asset Management of SCG America, Robert Leck. In 2012, Rovio Entertainment opened an Angry Birds brand store in Shanghai, the first one outside its home base in Finland.

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Shelley Sandzer serves Patty & Bun its 10th location

A1 Retail

The 1,537 sq ft unit is located adjacent to Northcote Records and nearby retailers such as Oliver Bonas, Kiehl’s and the popular Archer Street Bar. Starting its journey with various pop-ups around the capital, Patty & Bun opened its first site in Marylebone in 2012, with the operator expanding to eight in London and one in Brighton.

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How Pizza Capers’ founder is driving Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers’ rapid growth

Inside Retail

Starting with one restaurant in Kenmore, he developed the business to over 120 international locations, before selling to the Retail Food Group for $30 million in 2012. They made and sold fresh gnocchi at the same location but – as the venue became busier – production started interfering with service.

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TAG Heuer Unveils New Boutique at Westfield Stratford City

365 Retail

Given the boutique’s proximity to London’s iconic Queen Elizabeth Park and the legacy of The London 2012 Summer Olympics, the space provides an opportunity for visitors to explore TAG Heuer’s sports applications and wellness functions, offering detailed performance insights.

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How Aussie menswear brand Peter Jackson is suiting up for e-commerce expansion

Inside Retail

So, understanding key sizes, locations, the right stock at the right place at the right time, will help shape our store experience,” Jackson said. Nick Jackson entered the business in 2012 after a career as a buying officer for Myer and territory manager at Cambridge Clothing Company.