
Sheetz Earns Top 3 Spot on Best Workplaces in Retail List
Sheetz has been named to this year’s Best Workplaces in Retail List, an annual recognition from Fortune and Great Place to Work.
Target is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 206 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Target is opening eight new stores in October as part of its goal to launch over 300 new stores by 2035, following the recent opening of its 2,000th store earlier this year and a strong Q2 performance [[36a951]] - After a 3.8% year‑over‑year sales decline in Q3 2025, Target replaced its CEO and announced a cut of roughly 500 jobs to redirect resources to frontline store workers [[47304d]] - Target joined other retailers such as Walmart and AMC in rolling out “Quiet Hours,” a sensory‑friendly shopping period that lowers music, dims screens, and reduces distractions [[229344]] - In July, Target opened 11 new large‑format stores across 10 states, moving toward its target of 30 new stores in 2026 and 300 by 2035 [[bd13c9]] - Target hired former Walmart executive Jeff England as EVP and chief global supply‑chain and logistics officer, reinforcing a $6 billion capital‑expenditure plan to boost supply‑chain capabilities [[07c7e7]] Filed under Retail / Specialty retail.

Sheetz has been named to this year’s Best Workplaces in Retail List, an annual recognition from Fortune and Great Place to Work.

TJ Maxx signs 28,837-square-foot lease at 150 East 86th Street
Extending its reach from elite sports locker rooms to everyday shopping trips, the brand is rolling out to Target’s roughly 2,000 stores across the country after entering the chain with endcaps in 580-plus stores in Augu
Designed to capture the nostalgia of crisp fall days, orchard visits, and caramel dipped apples, the menu collaboration features two new beverages: the Dirty Caramel Apple Refresher and the Caramel Drizzle Pie Shake – bo

Toys R Us to open 120 US stores this holiday season

The new locations, including one in the Hamptons, are part of its strategic plan to launch over 300 new stores by 2035.
Teleties brings hair ties to Walmart, reaching 280 million customers

Scooter’s Coffee announced the appointment of Anna Faktorovich as Chief Marketing Officer, effective September 8.
Yum! Brands, Inc. today announced the appointment of Stephen (“Steve”) B.
The mega-chain is rolling out Cure online and to 4,500 stores nationwide in the brand’s largest retail expansion to date, representing nearly Walmart’s entire U.S.

The doughnut brand reported a 43% increase in adjusted EBITDA as it continues to optimize its footprint and pivot away from underperforming delivery points.
Target's sales fell 3.8% year over year in Q3 2025 due to leadership failures.

- Quick Service - Finance - Franchising - News Krispy Kreme narrows losses amid turnaround plan The doughnut chain's revenue fell 12.8%, driven by refranchising efforts and strateg

Lower music, dimmed screens, less stimulation. Sephora joins Walmart, Target and AMC in a growing accessibility trend.
Windsong Global-backed Belle Brands has acquired mass-market clean skincare and makeup brand Versed, adding it to a growing portfolio that includes JVN Hair, Pipette and KVD Beauty as it tests whether a different kind of

The doughnut chain brought in humans to decorate limited-edition Harry Potter and He-Man designs for the social media crowd.

Kroger is reportedly exploring the sale of several locations in the Columbus market to address antitrust concerns regarding its acquisition of the regional chain.

DoodyCalls , the pet waste management franchise, honored Brandon Fritz as its 2025 Franchisee of the Year during its annual conference in the first quarter of 2026.

Multi-location brands are exploring packaging as a primary first-party data channel to compete with digital retail media and capture shopper intelligence in physical stores.

The mass retailer is expanding its ad-tech capabilities with a $1.4 billion deal for a connected TV platform to enhance its full-funnel advertising strategy for brand partners.

Target moves forward with its multi-unit expansion strategy, opening 11 new locations this month as part of a long-term plan to add 300 stores by 2035.

The big-box retailer is accelerating its expansion strategy with 11 new large-format stores opening this month across 10 states.

Walmart's Deals event moves to June with early access for Walmart+ members.

Pet Wants , the fast-growing pet wellness franchise, made two new hires to further its mission of simplifying pet nutrition and wellness for pet parents through the support of its franchise owners.