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Ace Hardware promoted Alison Dowell to President and General Manager of Emery Jensen Distribution, a division of Ace Wholesale Holdings LLC.
The pandemic is expected to change the way people shop and eat, with a focus on experiential shopping and dining.
Metal Supermarkets opens five new stores in the first six months of 2020, surpassing their 2019 total, and plans to add four more by August.
7-Eleven introduces order-ahead and pickup option on 7NOW delivery app, minimizing time spent in stores and increasing physical distancing.
Aaron's, Inc. will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its second quarter 2020 financial results on July 29, 2020.
CPR Cell Phone Repair opens a new store in Sioux City, Iowa, expanding its network of mobile repair stores.
Winmark Corporation announces its second-quarter results, reporting a net income of $5,055,200 and a 38% decrease in royalty revenues compared to the same period last year.
7-Eleven donates nearly one million bottles of 7-Select Go!Smart Organic Cold-Pressed Juice to Feeding America this summer.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier is offering summer day camps for kids of all ages in select stores across the Southeast, including Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
La Madeleine has opened a new petite market and bakery in Dallas's Uptown, featuring a modern and charming atmosphere.
Tailored Living launches a pre-designed home office line to help employees work from home during the pandemic.
ShelfGenie of Fort Lauderdale is joined by two new designers, Sebastian Puga and Catalina Sastre.
7-Eleven, Inc. has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 71,100th store in Seoul, South Korea, solidifying its position as the world's largest convenience brand.
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PrimoHoagies has opened a new location in Mahwah, New Jersey, offering a variety of hoagies and sides, and celebrating its grand opening with a promotion.
Kelly’s Roast Beef is looking to expand in South Florida, targeting areas in Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More assists other small businesses in re-opening with a retail and small business reopening and marketing toolkit.
Paris Baguette strengthens its West Coast presence by opening two new locations in Portland, Oregon, expanding its global bakery-café chain in the United States.
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July 07, 2020 - Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced it has launched a B2B product program focused on offering large organizations high-quality reusable, non-medical grade cloth face masks to supply to their employees as they welcome them back to work.
The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to permanently alter the retail landscape, with online sales skyrocketing and brick-and-mortar stores adapting to new habits.
Cinnaholic, a gourmet vegan bakery, set single-day sales records and introduced new technology-based innovations during the pandemic.
Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees Lou and Celeste Cafiero create lasting customer relationships by offering educational programs and promoting conservation efforts.
Rent-A-Center, Inc. announces Q2 2020 earnings call on August 6th.