225,000-square-foot prototype slated for Chicago suburb.
Bojangles, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Shake Shack unveil expansions.
Part I: Five market forces to focus on in the coming year.
Underperforming sites in a dozen states getting the ax.
Outdoor retailer promotes from within; other two chains hire outsiders.
Part II of the trade group’s outlook for the industry.
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Value City, American Signature stores to be emptied by trio of liquidators.
Waterproof footwear brand debuts in Bellevue, Wash.
Off-price chains such as T.J. Maxx, Ross and Nordstrom Rack benefiting from spending patterns.
Retailer mum on specific number of sites closing; reports put it at 200.
Frozen yogurt/dessert and specialty beverage chains detail upcoming openings.
Scam centers, agentic AI vulnerabilities and synthetic ID fraud on the upswing.
Larger space to be built for first time in suburban St. Louis.
Shops by ready-to-eat meal service set for NY, Austin and Chicago.
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Biscuit Belly, Eggs Up Grill continuing to expand.
Edward "Bud" Cole led creation of guitar brand’s first retail flagship.
Board execs take reins at two retailers and one restaurant chain.
Exec pioneered offering gas pumps at company's c-stores.
