Retail — page 19

The convenience store chain is expanding its Maryland footprint with a new 24-hour location in Harwood.

Retail property professionals report high demand and low availability across Southern California, despite a slight flattening in recent rent growth.

The Texas-based grocery giant is investing $700 million to expand its manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure, including a new bakery and refrigerated warehouse facilities.

The off-price retail giant has signed a 10-year lease for a 31,470-square-foot ground-floor space at the Liberty Bklyn complex in Sunset Park.

Spinx leadership discusses how the convenience store chain is leveraging AI to integrate fuel, foodservice, and loyalty programs into a frictionless customer experience.

Country Fair executive Stephen Seymour receives the OnCon Icon award for his leadership in employee training and development across the convenience store chain's locations.

Rick Schanz has more than 30 years of experience in strategic sales, marketing, and partnership development, with a background in franchising and hospitality.

Batteries Plus promotes Scott Buchalter to Senior Director of Franchise Relations and Administration and appoints Rick Schanz as Franchise Development Manager of Resales/Conversions.

UK-based collectibles brand House of Spells is launching its U.S. expansion with a 20,000-square-foot flagship lease in New York City's Times Square.

National boating supply chain West Marine has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing over $50 million in annual lease costs across its 200-store portfolio.

Inter Ikea Group is cutting 850 positions to simplify corporate operations and reduce costs as it navigates a complex global retail environment.

The rise of GLP-1 medications is shifting consumer demand toward protein-rich and functional snacks across multi-unit convenience store chains like Good 2 Go.

Target has appointed former Walmart executive Jeff England to lead its global supply chain and logistics operations effective May 31.

Large-scale closures of bank branches and national drug chains like Rite Aid and Walgreens are creating a massive surplus of vacant multi-unit retail real estate.

Major convenience store chains 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes are rolling out holiday-specific meal bundles and fresh food promotions for loyalty members.

New York Butcher Shoppe plans to open 9 new locations in 2026, reaching 50 locations total.

New York Butcher Shoppe currently operates 42 units across 10 states and is quickly advancing toward its 50th location, set to open by the end of the year.

The J. Crew-owned apparel brand is accelerating its brick-and-mortar expansion with three new store openings across the Northeast and Pacific Northwest.

The Midwest-based convenience store chain, which operates 925 locations, was honored by the IAFP for its ongoing commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Private equity firm Boyne Capital has taken a majority stake in YZY Fragrances, a distributor for major retail chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.

Whole Foods is launching its streamlined 'Daily Shop' convenience format in Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia, utilizing smaller footprints to penetrate dense urban markets.

Georgia-based Friendly Express is refining its data collection processes to prioritize operational efficiency and targeted marketing across its 38-unit convenience store network.

The travel stop chain expanded its Illinois presence with 91 new truck parking spaces while reopening a Florida site as part of its national 2026 growth plan.

Build-A-Bear Workshop to announce Q1 fiscal 2026 results on May 28.