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Lucid Group has opened its first retail location in the Pacific Northwest at University Village in Seattle, WA. Every Lucid Studio offers a digitally oriented luxury experience tailored to each customer’s preferences, whether they visit in-person, make inquiries entirely online, or combine the two. Lucid Studios allow customers to experience the brand in locations that […]
VinFast has opened the first 6 VinFast Stores in California. In 2022, VinFast will continue to open more than 30 stores in California, while also exploring expansion to other states across the US. VinFast stores will showcase and sell VinFast’s premium electric vehicles while allowing customers to directly experience the company’s high-end customer service. This […]
Decathlon, continues its Canadian expansion with a new City concept store, opening in Toronto’s Union Station. While the 3,500 sq. ft. City concept store will feature a top-seller selection of the 7,000 products offered by the brand, it will also conveniently serve as a pick-up location for downtown commuters who have made Click & Collect […]
Lids has launched Lids University (Lids U), a new retail concept dedicated to collegiate sports product and apparel. Created as a space for fans to purchase products from their favorite schools, Lids U stores will open in key college markets and serve each local community they’re within. Lids U was developed in response to loyal […]
Build-A-Bear Workshop has opened a new store at the Fan Engagement Zone at The Hall of Fame Village in Canton, OH, north of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This Workshop offers the signature Build-A-Bear Make-Your-Own experience, including the iconic Heart Ceremony, with an assortment of furry friends, accessories, and products that appeal to kids, […]
Macy’s has expanded its partnership with WHP Global to bring the Toys”R”Us brand to every Macy’s store in America this holiday season. The in-store shops will range from 1,000 sq. feet and span up to 10,000 sq. feet in flagship locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco. The […]
Starbucks has created the Heritage Market, connecting three of the company’s most iconic and most visited stores and the partners who lead them, located at 1912 Pike Place (Starbucks original store), 1st& Pike and also 1st& University. Together, these three distinct locations in Starbucks hometown of Seattle represent the company’s historic past, present, and its […]
Southeastern-based drive-thru coffee franchise, Ellianos Coffee, has reached the 100-store milestone. Ellianos Coffee Vice President of Franchise Development, Chad Stewart, said, “We are excited about the growth and brand momentum at Ellianos; however, every single store in our franchise that is signed or opened, we keep the focus back on the local community with that […]
Shield T3, a spin out of the University of Illinois System’s Discovery Partners Institute, is providing vending machines stocked with more than 300 of its saliva-based, PCR tests for COVID-19. Students activate the machines with their smartphones by scanning a QR code. The machines come with a dropbox, so a user can collect a sample […]
AdventHealth is now home to MedAvail’s SpotRx pharmacy kiosks to make it convenient and more accessible for patients to fill prescriptions before leaving the doctor’s office. The SpotRx pharmacy kiosks will provide acute and chronic medications, over the counter products as well as creams, ointments, eye drops and test strips. Patients insert a prescription receipt, […]
FIKA has launched its first flagship cannabis retail experience in the heart of Toronto’s historic Distillery District. “FIKA is a unique retail concept that puts the cannabis consumer first with a fresh, welcoming environment and unparalleled customer service,” said Christopher Kane, Chief Operations Officer. “We’ve designed our stores to be intuitive to newcomers and experienced […]
Trulieve Cannabis Corp., has opened its first Trulieve-branded dispensary in Tucson, AZ. “We are excited to add a mew location in Tucson, the state’s second largest market,” said Trulieve CEO, Kim Rivers. Trulieve entered the Arizona market in 2021 as part of its acquisition of Harvest Health & Recreation, Arizona’s largest cannabis retailer. Over the […]
FRESCA Mixed has debuted on retail shelves across the U.S. The pre-mixed, ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages are crafted with real spirits that complement the classic flavors of FRESCA. Two 100-calorie, zero-sugar, 5% ABV varieties-Vodka Spritz and Tequila Paloma-are available in four packs of 12-oz. cans sporting a sophisticated yet distinctively FRESCA packaging design. Constellation Brands will […]
Spirit of Gallo’s New Amsterdam Vodka has released Wildcard, a vodka-based line of hard beverages and the brand’s first-ever offering in the ready-to-drink category. “New Amsterdam Vodka is already a fan favorite, bringing a new generation to the vodka category due to its smooth taste and convenience,” said Brandon Lieb, Vice President of Spirit of […]
BLACK+DECKER has launched The Bev by BLACK+DECKER Cocktail Maker. The new single-serve cocktail maker gives users the ability to make custom cocktails at the touch of a button. Bev by BLACK+DECKER Cocktail Maker product features include: Crafted cocktails dispensed in 30 seconds; An easy-load liquor system which connects up to five standard 750ml bottles; Customizable […]
Minute Maid has launched Aguas Frescas. The Latin American-inspired, noncarbonated beverage is made with real fruit juices and natural flavors, delivering a bold, “refreshing AF” sensorial experience tailored to Gen Z tastes. Minute Maid Aguas Frescas is available in 16-oz. cans in three fruity flavors: Hibiscus, Mango and Strawberry. Two additional flavors, Limonada and Strawberry […]
Diageo and Vita Coco have collaborated to launch a line of premium canned cocktails crafted with a blend of Captain Morgan rum Vita Coco coconut water. With Captain Morgan having the #1 selling spiced rum brand and Vita Coco as the #1 selling coconut water, this relationship brings together two category-leading brands. “Cocktail drinkers are […]
Pacsun, a specialty retailer offering a cross section of emerging brands and trending fashion, recently introduced a new look to its SoHo flagship. The SoHo takeover comes after Pacsun made a splash through the figurative flooding of its storefront with a spectacular augmented reality video display produced by Misato Studio. “At Pacsun, we’re always finding […]
Lightbox, (www.lightboxooh.com), has expanded its retail media network to include grocery stores nationwide. This new Digital Video Grocery Network joins Lightbox’s national mall assets to further extend its video reach in point-of-sale venues. The expansion adds 2,800 supermarkets across the country and 3,000 screens to Lightbox’s retail footprint. Over 100 grocery brands such as Albertsons […]
Coors Light has launched a summer promotion as “The Official Beer of Everything Unofficial.” QR codes located on both the primary and secondary packaging unlock experiences and the chance to win prizes for consumers all summer. “We’re celebrating those unofficial moments that make summer the best time of year,” said Lindsey Wesloski, Associate Marketing Manager, […]