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Banana Republic, a lifestyle brand in the Gap Inc. portfolio, has opened its new flagship store in San Francisco. The two-floor, 3,500-sq ft. flagship in the city’s historic Union Square shopping district, celebrates the brand’s San Francisco heritage and is a natural next step in the Banana Republic’s transformation into a leading destination for high-quality […]
IKEA U.S. has opened a new store format in San Francisco. The new store format will be part of a new meeting place from Ingka Centres, a global developer and operator of retail-led destinations which is part of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer. The city format store makes the IKEA experience even more affordable, […]
Kum & Go’s first Missouri-based Bistro-style location recently opened in Aurora, MO. The Kum & Go Bistro is the newest store layout from the Midwestern convenience retail icon and is a mini-me of the retailer’s larger Marketplace stores. The Bistro layout puts the focus on both the retailer’s food and fuel options with plenty of […]
Wawa has a new store in Henrico, VA that features the first “next generation” Wawa store design, the first of its kind in the chain. The new Henrico store will feature an all new, forward-thinking store design. The first of its kind in the chain, the new design includes an all-new exterior design with a […]
The Sephora at Kohl’s expansion continues with 50 new small-format shops featuring a new layout with curated, best-selling products merchandised by category. Occupying 750 sq. ft., the small format shops have been offering shoppers a unique in-store experience that maintains the look and feel of the full-sized locations and is conveniently located at the front […]
After watching the rise of discount retailers, Sally Beauty Holdings, (SBH), saw an opportunity to bring its own concept to market, focused on discount beauty products. The beauty company tapped JLL to deliver a strategic design and store format plan. “Consumers today are much more brand and product-educated than ever before. Which is why we […]
Daily Blends, an AI tech company disrupting the automated foodservice industry with smart vending machines offering fresh, healthy food options, announced its USD $2 million in investment co-led by San Francisco-based Hustle Fund and New York-based 2048 Ventures. This financing will accelerate Daily Blends’ plan to deploy its AI-powered smart vending machines at many locations. […]
Partnering with a thriving pizza robotic system from Europe, Máka Mia has combined its superior pizza with the newest version of the robotic oven. This new process creates great tasting pizza in three minutes using precision robotics. The Robotic Pizza Shop features two stone hearth ovens that will perfectly cook and serve great pizzas in […]
Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new destination retail store in Tucson, AZ. The opening of the Outdoor World will mark the third Bass Pro Shops location in Arizona, as it continues to expand its presence to serve the passionate sportsmen and women in the Southwest with the widest selection of quality products at […]
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open in Beavercreek, Oh in spring 2024. The 23,000 sq. ft. store will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing, snow sports and more. In addition, certified mechanics will tune and repair equipment through a full-service bike, ski and […]
ACME Made In America reached out to Bluewater Technologies Group,(www.bluewatertech.com), a Wixom, MI-based design firm, to help design and build a shopping experience for Nectar Mattress that put the customer in charge of the selection process. Bluewater developed an educational sales and software experience that wouldn’t put the customer to sleep – at least not […]
The Container Store Group, the leading specialty retailer of organizing solutions, custom spaces, and in-home services, announced its latest brand campaign, Uncontained, to support its expansion into strategic growth categories such as on-the-go, dining, entertaining, home décor and textiles, with an anticipated 1,000 new products. Customers will discover hinoki wood accent furniture from socially conscious […]
Reimagining “the Gelson’s experience” for its 28th full-service store, Southern California’s premier grocery brand has officially launched its first location in West Los Angeles. The new location serves as the anchor of West Edge, a mixed-use residential/office/retail development currently under construction. Designed by the award-winning firm Shook Kelley, which has brought its imagination to other […]
Google has opened the Google Visitor Experience in Mountain View, CA. From interactive art installations to offerings from local businesses to a California-fresh eatery, the new public destination has plenty of things for everyone to explore. The Huddle is designed as a platform for community connections, offering free events and workshops for visitors to enjoy. […]
Total by Verizon, the new prepaid wireless brand, has reached a milestone of 50 locations in greater Los Angeles as part of an aggressive retail expansion strategy. Total by Verizon recently celebrated one year since it first launched to consumers, bringing no-contract wireless on the Verizon network to value-conscious consumers. Since then, Total by Verizon […]
Elevated QSR chicken sandwich, salad, and tender restaurant Birdcall has opened its second Arizona location in Phoenix. The 2,800 sq. ft. restaurant showcases a rustic desert-inspired exterior and a cozy indoor dining room. The location features bar seating for adult guests with six taps featuring local Arizona beers and Birdcall’s signature hand-crafted margaritas. The restaurant […]
Wendy’s Company has opened its first Global Next Gen restaurants, while also finalizing a new Global Next Gen High-Capacity Kitchen design option for the highest customer demand. Both digital-first designs were created to enhance customer, crew and franchisee experiences, accelerating growth across Wendy’s global restaurant footprint. The first Wendy’s Global Next Gen restaurants are now […]
Petco and dog nutrition brand Ollie, the second largest subscription-based dog food brand, have announced an exclusive partnership to bring Ollie’s human-grade fresh and baked food, treats and supplements for dogs to Petco customers. Most of Ollie’s products will be conveniently located within a dedicated fixture in Petco pet care centers. The Ollie fixture features […]
Pet Honesty, a leading natural pet health supplements brand, has expanded its omnichannel retail presence. Pet Honesty products can now be found in over 5,000 stores nationwide. Pet Honesty’s product display in stores feature a color-coded labeling system of top health support needs for pets to simplify the pet supplement shopping experience. “As the pet […]
Petco Health and Wellness Company has unveiled its new Union Square flagship, a unique one-stop health and wellness destination for pets, in New York City. Petco’s new two-story, 25,000 sq. ft. flagship pet care center combines the best of Petco’s physical and digital offerings, including a stylish grooming salon, full-service veterinary hospital, JustFoodForDogs kitchen, and […]