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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Closeout retailer Big Lots has initiated going of out business sales at its remaining stores following the news that a planned sale to Nexus Capital Management has fallen through. Big Lots currently operates 960 stores, according to its website , and will continue to serve customers both in-store and online.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Save A Lot is partnering with Retail Fluent Media Network (RFMN) to bring Digital Window Signs to stores, including 750 independently owned and operated locations across 32 U.S. To date, nearly 100 Save A Lot stores have rolled out 400 digital screens, and RFMN plans to nearly double the number of Digital Window signs in stores by Q1 2025.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

plans to open approximately 100 new stores in 2025 as it moves toward its eventual goal of operating 3,200 locations 200 more stores than its previous target as part of its Life Out Here 2030 strategic vision. Tractor Supply Co. For its Q3 2024, which ended Sept. 28, 2024, Tractor Supply generated net sales of $3.47 billion , a 1.6%

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Campus foodservice leader Sodexo will open nearly 100 Food Hive markets on college campuses by 2026, beginning with the approximately 30 locations opening during the 2024-2025 academic year. The modern flow of the store, including self-checkout, will enhance efficiency and convenience for everyone.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Athleisure brand Fabletics will adopt a suite of SaaS-based supply chain planning solutions from Blue Yonder , including demand planning, allocation and replenishment, merchandise financial planning and size scaling. The transformation will be supported by Blue Yonder partner Plantensive.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2025

As part of the ongoing corporate restructuring following its March 2025 bankruptcy declaration, Hudsons Bay has agreed to assign up to 28 store lease locations in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia to Ruby Liu Commercial Investment , a corporation indirectly controlled by billionaire Canadian mall owner Ruby Liu.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As part of Loblaws plans to invest $2.2 billion (Canadian) this year, the supermarket retailer will open 80 new stores under a variety of banners, with approximately 50 of these stores being hard discount locations. million-square-foot facility located in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.

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Retail Gazette

MAY 26, 2025

M&S is ramping up its store renewal strategy with plans to open 12 new food halls across England including what will become its largest standalone food store to date. At 22,000sq ft, the Godalming store will be M&Ss biggest standalone food hall yet Related Story Can M&S come back stronger after its cyber setback?

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

one of its three main markets by 2026, Mango plans to operate 42 stores in the country by the end of 2024. The apparel retailer also plans to open more than 20 locations next year, primarily in the Sun Belt and Northeast, according to CNBC. The Mango store at 950 F Street in Washington, D.C. stores by the end of 2025.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Simon has purchased a site in the metro Nashville area that it plans to develop into a 325,000-square-foot mixed-use center that will include approximately 75 retailers, restaurants and a hotel, with the potential to add residential options, big box retailers and more. Since music is also about connecting, this tour is a natural fit.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

stores, Princess Polly’s SoHo location will offer a number of Instagrammable spaces, including a permanent photo booth and large-scale LED screens showcasing videos of the newest styles and campaigns. Earlier this year, Princess Polly announced plans for brick-and-mortar locations in Scottsdale, Ariz, San Diego, Boston, Santa Clara, Calif.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Kiki & Miumiu Market is set to open its second and largest location at Lewisham Gateway, following the success of its debut store at Elephant Park. The independent pan-Asian food market has secured a 5,000 sq ft ground floor unit within the development, with plans to open in early 2025.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Primark plans to put even more time and money into its U.S. The retailer plans to open stores in: Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, Ind.; Our ongoing expansion across the country represents our commitment to bringing Primarks unique combination of quality products at affordable prices to as many American shoppers as possible.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2025

US buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant chain Wingstop is opening its first Australian location in Sydney later this week. The restaurant is set to launch on May 17 at the corner of Sydneys Darlinghurst Road and Victoria Street. He previously spent three years at Craveable Brands Oporto and Red Rooster and 13 years at KFC.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

With Augmodo, the AI assistant lets them know which products are out of stock and in the wrong place, and which tasks are needed next, said Mark Finocchiaro, Managing Partner, CIO and Director at Chemist Warehouse in a statement.

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APRIL 10, 2025

Sams Club has laid out an ambitious growth plan that includes creating a pipeline of 15 new stores per year and doubling its membership over the next eight to 10 years. Sams Club Cites Healthy Membership Metrics The Sams Club plan for doubling its membership over the next decade starts from a solid base.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The restaurant is located next door to the retailer’s newly upgraded Hammersmith city store , which is part of the chain’s larger efforts to create a more accessible shopping experience by opening smaller-format “City Stores” that are located closer to where customers live, work and shop.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Former Lovisa CEO Shane Fallscheer is launching his jewellery business, Harli + Harpa, which plans to roll out several stores by Christmas. The new retailer will market itself as “Your walk-in jewellery box” and open a store at Sunshine Plaza, among other planned locations.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Through the partnership, Liverpool will manage all of Fabletics’ retail locations, ecommerce and wholesale operations across the region, starting in Q2 2025. In the future, the brand plans to expand its assortment to include more specialized collections and collaborations, such as its ongoing partnership with Khloé Kardashian.

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Retail Wire

MAY 19, 2025

, these 900 locations will be opened by 2027. The locations are opening amidst concerns of a “McRecession,” following the fast-food chain’s recent dismal quarterly earnings report. sales since the pandemic in 2020 , with same-store sales (sales at stores open for at least a year) reporting a 3.6%

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Toys R Us continues to captivate customers around the world, and we are thrilled to partner with a strong wholesale and retail operator like Cotton Candy International to introduce this beloved brand of families to Latin America for the very first time, said Stanley Silverstein, Chief Commercial Officer at WHP Global in a statement.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Walgreens has teamed up with Grubhub to bring both Walgreens and Duane Reade locations into the delivery platforms network, providing customers with on-demand delivery of 15,000 items including beauty, health and wellness, snacks, personal care, household items and toys.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Macy’s Real Estate Worth as Much as $9 Billion The activist investors charge that Macys numerous previous attempts at a turnaround have led to limited sustainable improvements to the companys operating results. Since fiscal year 2018, Dillards has paid out 60% of its total cumulative cash sources to stockholders versus Macys at 25%.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

The company plans to continue normal operations at 10 of its 11 stores , as well as its website, throughout the reorganization process, with CEO Andy Perham promising that Books Inc. The current reorganization plan does include the closure of one store in Berkeley, which will be shuttered on Feb. is not going away.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

The home improvement retailer also plans to open 10 to 15 stores per year for the next several years. The retailer is working with both new sellers and existing suppliers to populate its new marketplace, with plans to include products at a range of price points designed to appeal to both value-oriented and more affluent customers.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Old Navy has partnered with Radar , a solution combining RFID, AI and computer vision technology designed to track and locate in-store inventory in real time and with a high level of accuracy. Old Navy plans to do a phased rollout of the technology following pilots in select stores, part of parent company Gap Inc.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Saks Fifth Avenue is planning a range of activities to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of its neighbor Saturday Night Live (the show is filmed across the street from Saks 5 th Avenue flagship at 30 Rockefeller Plaza). Being located so close together, the two brands have established a longstanding relationship. ” .

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MAY 7, 2025

The openings began over the Presidents Day weekend and will continue through the summer and fall, eventually bringing the chain to a total of 200 locations. Bobs also plans to relocate stores within the Newington, Conn. The first wave of openings, in February, saw new Bobs stores debut in Burnsville, Mich.; Winchester, Va.; Troy, Mich.;

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Inside Retail

MAY 20, 2025

Since its inception, Camilla has evolved into a globally-known print house and luxury brand sold in over 55 countries, with over thirty physical stores spread across Australia and the US, including locations in Florida, New Jersey, California and, more recently, New York. Stay curious, stay tuned, and all will be revealed.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The approval allows the high street giant to move forward with plans to demolish the three buildings it occupies and replace them with a 10-storey mixed-use development, including a new flagship store and office space.The project includes a smaller M&S store, offices, a pedestrian arcade, a café, and a gym.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Ikea has opened over 21,000 FedEx pickup points across the US over the past few years, enabling consumers to order their goods and pick them up at a lower cost than having them shipped to their homes, Olson explained. In addition to the changes mentioned, Ikea plans to launch a large-scale store in the heart of New York Citys luxury precinct.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

this month, with plans to add locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware in February. Were thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January, said Hashim Amin, Head of North American Grocery and Retail Delivery at Uber in a statement.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

with the opening of its first Texas store next month and plans for four more locations in the state. The new store, located at La Plaza in McAllen, Texas, will feature 37,000 square feet of selling space when it opens Dec. Irish apparel retailer Primark is continuing its brick-and-mortar expansion in the Southwest U.S.

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Retail Wire

MAY 17, 2025

McDonald’s rival, however, is aware that many of its stores are in dire need of repair, and as such, it has decided to remodel over 400 locations in 2025. Is a location near you on the list? “We’ve got a lot of restaurants that aren’t at the modern image.” “Burger King U.S.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

GAILs Bakery , renowned for bringing chef-quality sourdough bread to neighbourhoods across the UK, has partnered with Verkada , a leader in cloud-based physical security, to streamline its security and operational processes across its more than 170 locations. We could finally manage all our locations in one place, which was a game changer.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

Wesfarmers Health has opened the pilot of a new beauty and wellness concept store called Atomica, which it plans to roll out in major cities this year. The first store is located at the Castle Towers shopping centre in Sydney, in a space formerly occupied by Priceline shop.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

The retailer, working with Mood Media , has created an experiential retail location equipped with a large-scale LED visual wall displaying curated content, carefully chosen music and even a custom fragrance, White Pepperwood, carrying the scent of the outdoors through the air.

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