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How premium parenting retailer The Memo picks its store locations

Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2024

But great experiential retail requires a great store location and Melbourne is currently boasting the lowest retail vacancy rates in Australia. But high street locations like The Memo’s shopfront on Fitzroy’s Gertrude Street are rarely vacant and competitive to secure.

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Serendipity3 Celebrates 70th Anniversary With New Times Square Location

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Serendipity3, an iconic New York City restaurant that's known for its Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, has announced its 70th anniversary celebration with the grand opening of a new Times Square location on Sept.

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Pizza Hut Shutters 15 Locations Amid Legal Battle With Franchisee

Retail Wire

JUNE 18, 2024

In a sudden move, Pizza Hut has closed 15 of its locations in the Midwest, with over 120 more at risk due to an ongoing legal conflict with its franchisee, EYM Group.

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The Fate of Wendy’s First Location, Financial Insights, and Latest Updates

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Wendy's original location faced financial challenges that led to its closure, but the brand is now revitalizing interest with a strategic $1 Frosty ad campaign targeting competitors.

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Denny’s Will Close 150 Locations Before the End of 2025

Retail Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Denny's announced location closings and menu changes are coming.

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Bloomingdale’s Expands Small-Format Bloomie’s Concept with New Location in NJ

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

joining the three existing locations in Seattle; Fairfax, Va.; The newest Bloomie’s location will be the first to carry an all-women’s assortment , including a curated collection of contemporary ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewelry. Bloomingdale’s will open its fourth small-format Bloomie’s store on Nov.

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Bob’s Stores Closing All Locations Amid Bankruptcy

Retail Wire

JULY 2, 2024

With nearly 70 years of history, Bob's Stores has been a beloved fixture in local communities, offering affordable apparel and footwear. Despite its strong community ties, financial struggles have necessitated the liquidation of the company.

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In-N-Out Burger Opening 4 New Locations in California

Retail Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In-N-Out Burger continues expanding its California presence.

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McDonald’s Location Employed ‘Modern Slaves’ in Human Trafficking Ring, According to Report

Retail Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A new report threatens to leave a stain on McDonald's good name, as it was revealed that a franchisee engaged in human trafficking involving what the arrest report is calling "modern slavery."

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24 Waffle House Locations Remain Closed After Hurricane Helene

Retail Wire

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The "Waffle House Index" has long been an unofficial indicator of hurricane severity.

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Starbucks Reserve News Roundup: New Flavors & Location

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Starbucks Reserve looks to be increasing its offerings and footprint under the radar.

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In-N-Out Burger Location Protested by Locals, Who Are Petitioning the Courts To Block Its Opening

Retail Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2024

In-N-Out Burger isn't very popular in a Woodland Hills community.

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How Is the Restaurant Industry Changing as Red Lobster, Denny’s, and TGI Fridays Close Locations?

Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

How is the restaurant business changing as chains such as Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Denny's close?

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Spirit Halloween Sets Record With 1,525 Locations for 2024 Season

Retail Wire

AUGUST 27, 2024

Spirit Halloween announced its most expansive Halloween retail plans yet with a record-breaking 1,525 stores opening across North America this year.

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Ulta Lays Out Aggressive Store Expansion Plan to Reach Target of 1,800 Locations

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With a target of 1,800+ total locations, the beauty retailer plans to open 200 net-new stores over the next three years. The retailer also plans to open 60 to 65 net-new stores this year, as well as remodel or relocate 40 to 45 other locations. This would represent comparable sales of 0% to a 2% decrease from fiscal 2023.

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Del Taco Celebrates Best Fast-Food List Topping With Freebies, More Locations

Retail Wire

JULY 26, 2024

Del Taco recently surpassed Chick-fil-A as the best fast-food restaurant amongst consumers and is offering freebies to celebrate.

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Del Taco Is Opening Its First Location in South Florida. Here Are the Details

Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Del Taco is expanding in the East Coast.

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LL Flooring Is Closing Over 400 Remaining Locations and Selling Off All Assets

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

After 30 years, LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, is closing forever.

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Save a Lot Plots In-Store Retail Media Rollout Across 900 Locations

Retail TouchPoints

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.

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Tractor Supply Grows Long-Term Store Goal to 3,200 Locations

Retail TouchPoints

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.

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Applebee’s & IHOP Are Launching the First-Ever Dual-Branded Location in the US. Here Are the Details

Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Applebee's and IHOP have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind restaurant experience.

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Piercing salon SkinKandy heads across the Tasman

Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2024

Piercing retailer SkinKandy is expanding into New Zealand, with Westfield Riccarton in Christchurch as its first location in the country. “Exciting growth continues at SkinKandy.

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Australian minimalist label Status Anxiety opens NYC store

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Australian minimalist fashion brand Status Anxiety has launched its first physical location in New York City’s Nolita. The store, located at 248 Elizabeth Street, offers ethically sourced leather goods with a focus on biodegradable materials and environmental impact reduction.

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In-N-Out Burger Proposed Expansion: What We Know

Retail Wire

JULY 17, 2024

In-N-Out Burger has announced plans to expand to several locations throughout the United States.

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Puma Brings Immersive Entertainment Flagship to Las Vegas

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Located at the BLVD , a new retail and entertainment destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this is the global sports brand’s second U.S. Located along the iconic Las Vegas Strip, this flagship allows us to expand Puma’s presence in North America to connect with U.S.

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Coffee Treat unveils franchise model, plans regional growth

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While walk-ins are important to the business, the emphasis is on customers ordering through the location-based app that directs them to their nearest store. Location is everything. Coffee Treat launches app-based franchise Hayward has two stores in Warrnambool and is opening a third outlet in Hamilton this month.

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Employees Sue Disney After Relocating for Canceled Project

Retail Wire

JUNE 20, 2024

is dealing with the repercussions of canceling its plan to relocate 2,000 employees from California to a new Florida location. Walt Disney Co.

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Maternity brand Bumpsuit launches six-month popup

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Maternity brand Bumpsuit will launch its first physical location – a six-month extended pop-up store – on November 15.

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Salt Life Clothing Stores To Shutter

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

All 28 retail locations will close.

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7-Eleven to Close Hundreds of its Stores in North America

Retail Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2024

7-Eleven has recently released its financial reports for the most recent quarter, and in a surprise move, has decided to close hundreds of its store locations in North America.

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Saks Shifts San Francisco Store to Appointment-Only in Response to Area Crime

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2024

Saks Fifth Avenue is switching its downtown San Francisco location to an appointment-only format beginning Aug. The move was reportedly prompted in large part by a rash of crime and a resulting decline in foot traffic in the Union Square shopping district where the store is located.

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Carl’s Jr. Introduces ‘Ghost Burger’ for Those Who Have Been Ghosted

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

is honoring all who have been ghosted or who have ghosted someone by introducing a "Ghost Burger" for a limited time at all locations. Carl's Jr.

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Amazon Streamlines Sales of Brick-and-Mortar Inventory with New Integration

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Data management platform Feedonomics has integrated with Amazon Today , a program that allows retailers with brick-and-mortar locations to sell their in-store inventory on Amazon. Brands also can leverage existing product metadata and pricing, along with rules and validations, for the Amazon Today program.

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Mountain Warehouse makes Melbourne debut

Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2024

The Melbourne store marks the outdoor retailer’s second Australian store, after opening a location in Brisbane in July. We also have plans to open two additional locations this year,” said Mark Neale, Mountain Warehouse founder and CEO.

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Apple News Roundup: iPhone 16 Event and New Games

Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Although the main location will be on the company campus at the Steve Jobs Theater, the website is streaming the presentation. Apple will be hosting their newest event tomorrow on their Apple website at 10 a.m.

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It’s all about experience: Fujifilm’s new Sydney store concept

Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

Fujifilm Australia has relocated its first brand experience facility, Fujifilm House of Photography, to a larger location in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. First opened in 2022 , the facility is now located at 263 George Street and is the world’s third Fujifilm House of Photography, after Japan and London.

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Asic orders Urban Rampage stores to end Centrepay credit arrangements

Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2024

Operated by Coral Coast Distributors, Urban Rampage has stores at 10 locations in regional and remote locations across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland. However, Urban Rampage has vowed to fight the ban, describing Asic’s decision as “racist and paternalistic”.

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Red Lobster Closing Another 23 Restaurants as Former P.F. Chang’s CEO Takes Over

Retail Wire

AUGUST 27, 2024

The restaurant chain continues to reorganize by shuttering more locations and onboarding a new CEO.

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Popeyes Adds Ghost Pepper Sauce as an Option for Chicken Sandwiches

Retail Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This new spicy sandwhich option is currently available at all Popeyes locations.

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The Memo opens two Melbourne boutiques

Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

The Memo will launch two locations in Melbourne to expand its footprint in the premium baby retail market. The company will open the doors to its Fitzroy location on May 31, while the second store, which is also the largest, will be unveiled on June 22 at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong.

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Buca di Beppo Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Retail Wire

AUGUST 6, 2024

Italian-American restaurant chain Buca di Beppo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its current locations open.

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Planet Fitness Raises Monthly Fee After 26 Years

Retail Wire

MAY 11, 2024

The "classic" membership, allowing access to a single location, will undergo a 50% hike to $15 for new members commencing this summer. Planet Fitness, renowned for its budget-friendly $10-a-month membership plan, is embarking on a significant shift by increasing its basic fee for the first time in over two decades.

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Foot Locker debuts new store concept in New Jersey; Melbourne to come

Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2024

The retailer launched the new format at its Willowbrook Mall location and plans to incorporate learnings from this concept into future stores internationally, including in Melbourne later this year. In addition, the retailer has launched a store refresh program designed to create a more consistent and elevated brand experience.

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How premium parenting retailer The Memo picks its store locations

Serendipity3 Celebrates 70th Anniversary With New Times Square Location

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Pizza Hut Shutters 15 Locations Amid Legal Battle With Franchisee

Webinars

The Fate of Wendy’s First Location, Financial Insights, and Latest Updates

Reaching Unreachable Candidates

Denny’s Will Close 150 Locations Before the End of 2025

Bloomingdale’s Expands Small-Format Bloomie’s Concept with New Location in NJ

Bob’s Stores Closing All Locations Amid Bankruptcy

In-N-Out Burger Opening 4 New Locations in California

McDonald’s Location Employed ‘Modern Slaves’ in Human Trafficking Ring, According to Report

24 Waffle House Locations Remain Closed After Hurricane Helene

Starbucks Reserve News Roundup: New Flavors & Location

In-N-Out Burger Location Protested by Locals, Who Are Petitioning the Courts To Block Its Opening

How Is the Restaurant Industry Changing as Red Lobster, Denny’s, and TGI Fridays Close Locations?

Spirit Halloween Sets Record With 1,525 Locations for 2024 Season

Ulta Lays Out Aggressive Store Expansion Plan to Reach Target of 1,800 Locations

Del Taco Celebrates Best Fast-Food List Topping With Freebies, More Locations

Del Taco Is Opening Its First Location in South Florida. Here Are the Details

LL Flooring Is Closing Over 400 Remaining Locations and Selling Off All Assets

Save a Lot Plots In-Store Retail Media Rollout Across 900 Locations

Tractor Supply Grows Long-Term Store Goal to 3,200 Locations

Applebee’s & IHOP Are Launching the First-Ever Dual-Branded Location in the US. Here Are the Details

Piercing salon SkinKandy heads across the Tasman

Australian minimalist label Status Anxiety opens NYC store

In-N-Out Burger Proposed Expansion: What We Know

Puma Brings Immersive Entertainment Flagship to Las Vegas

Coffee Treat unveils franchise model, plans regional growth

Employees Sue Disney After Relocating for Canceled Project

Maternity brand Bumpsuit launches six-month popup

Salt Life Clothing Stores To Shutter

7-Eleven to Close Hundreds of its Stores in North America

Saks Shifts San Francisco Store to Appointment-Only in Response to Area Crime

Carl’s Jr. Introduces ‘Ghost Burger’ for Those Who Have Been Ghosted

Amazon Streamlines Sales of Brick-and-Mortar Inventory with New Integration

Mountain Warehouse makes Melbourne debut

Apple News Roundup: iPhone 16 Event and New Games

It’s all about experience: Fujifilm’s new Sydney store concept

Asic orders Urban Rampage stores to end Centrepay credit arrangements

Red Lobster Closing Another 23 Restaurants as Former P.F. Chang’s CEO Takes Over

Popeyes Adds Ghost Pepper Sauce as an Option for Chicken Sandwiches

The Memo opens two Melbourne boutiques

Buca di Beppo Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Planet Fitness Raises Monthly Fee After 26 Years

Foot Locker debuts new store concept in New Jersey; Melbourne to come

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