Wendy’s Is Closing 140 Locations by the End of 2024. Here’s Who May Be Affected.
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Wendy's is closing several locations before the year is over.
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Bloomingdale’s Expands Small-Format Bloomie’s Concept with New Location in NJ
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 17, 2024
joining the three existing locations in Seattle; Fairfax, Va.; The newest Bloomie’s location will be the first to carry an all-women’s assortment , including a curated collection of contemporary ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewelry. Bloomingdale’s will open its fourth small-format Bloomie’s store on Nov.
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Popular In-N-Out Burger Location Closed Due to Excessive Crime, Says Fast Food Heiress
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 27, 2024
In-N-Out Burger's owner says there was too much crime at the Oakland location.
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Mall Owner Simon Plans EV Charging Hubs at 75 Locations
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 11, 2024
This deal will include more than 900 ultra-fast Gigahub charging bays that support nearly every make and model of EV, with the first locations opening to the public in early 2026. The Simon locations will join other BP Pulse placements already in operation or underway near airports and major metropolitan areas across the U.S.,
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Serendipity3 Celebrates 70th Anniversary With New Times Square Location
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Serendipity3, an iconic New York City restaurant that's known for its Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, has announced its 70th anniversary celebration with the grand opening of a new Times Square location on Sept.
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The Fate of Wendy’s First Location, Financial Insights, and Latest Updates
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Wendy's original location faced financial challenges that led to its closure, but the brand is now revitalizing interest with a strategic $1 Frosty ad campaign targeting competitors.
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Walmart Leases Space for Senior-Focused Primary Care in 23 Locations
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 24, 2024
These locations include board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and medical assistants along with care coaches, social workers, behavioral health specialists and clinical pharmacists, all dedicated to treating the medical and social needs of seniors.
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Tractor Supply Grows Long-Term Store Goal to 3,200 Locations
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 9, 2024
plans to open approximately 100 new stores in 2025 as it moves toward its eventual goal of operating 3,200 locations 200 more stores than its previous target as part of its Life Out Here 2030 strategic vision. Tractor Supply Co.
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Bob’s Stores Closing All Locations Amid Bankruptcy
Retail Wire
JULY 2, 2024
With nearly 70 years of history, Bob's Stores has been a beloved fixture in local communities, offering affordable apparel and footwear. Despite its strong community ties, financial struggles have necessitated the liquidation of the company.
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Costco Is Opening New Store Locations in 2025. Here’s Where They’ll Be
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Costco continues its expansion.
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Toys“R”Us Is Revitalized With Latin American Locations
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Toys"R"Us is coming to Latin America, starting with Panama.
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Save a Lot Plots In-Store Retail Media Rollout Across 900 Locations
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Save A Lot is partnering with Retail Fluent Media Network (RFMN) to bring Digital Window Signs to stores, including 750 independently owned and operated locations across 32 U.S.
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Ulta Lays Out Aggressive Store Expansion Plan to Reach Target of 1,800 Locations
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 16, 2024
With a target of 1,800+ total locations, the beauty retailer plans to open 200 net-new stores over the next three years. The retailer also plans to open 60 to 65 net-new stores this year, as well as remodel or relocate 40 to 45 other locations. This would represent comparable sales of 0% to a 2% decrease from fiscal 2023.
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In-N-Out Burger Opening 4 New Locations in California
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In-N-Out Burger continues expanding its California presence.
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McDonald’s Location Employed ‘Modern Slaves’ in Human Trafficking Ring, According to Report
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A new report threatens to leave a stain on McDonald's good name, as it was revealed that a franchisee engaged in human trafficking involving what the arrest report is calling "modern slavery."
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24 Waffle House Locations Remain Closed After Hurricane Helene
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The "Waffle House Index" has long been an unofficial indicator of hurricane severity.
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In-N-Out Burger Location Protested by Locals, Who Are Petitioning the Courts To Block Its Opening
Retail Wire
DECEMBER 7, 2024
In-N-Out Burger isn't very popular in a Woodland Hills community.
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Spirit Halloween Sets Record With 1,525 Locations for 2024 Season
Retail Wire
AUGUST 27, 2024
Spirit Halloween announced its most expansive Halloween retail plans yet with a record-breaking 1,525 stores opening across North America this year.
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Primark Plans 5 New Locations Following $90 Million U.S. Expansion
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Primark plans to put even more time and money into its U.S. expansion in 2025. The apparel and accessories retailer has signed five new leases for stores throughout the Southern and Midwest U.S., after already investing more than $90 million in 2024. The retailer plans to open stores in: Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, Ind.;
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How Is the Restaurant Industry Changing as Red Lobster, Denny’s, and TGI Fridays Close Locations?
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
How is the restaurant business changing as chains such as Red Lobster, TGI Fridays, and Denny's close?
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Applebee’s & IHOP Are Launching the First-Ever Dual-Branded Location in the US. Here Are the Details
Retail Wire
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Applebee's and IHOP have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind restaurant experience.
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Australian minimalist label Status Anxiety opens NYC store
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Australian minimalist fashion brand Status Anxiety has launched its first physical location in New York City’s Nolita. The store, located at 248 Elizabeth Street, offers ethically sourced leather goods with a focus on biodegradable materials and environmental impact reduction.
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Online florist Meg’s Flowers fined $1 million for misleading customers
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Online florist Meg’s Flowers has to pay $1 million in penalties after the Federal Court found the company falsified claims that it was a local florist located in multiple towns, suburbs, or localities that it posted on its websites. The misrepresentations were found to be in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
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Saks Shifts San Francisco Store to Appointment-Only in Response to Area Crime
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 30, 2024
Saks Fifth Avenue is switching its downtown San Francisco location to an appointment-only format beginning Aug. The move was reportedly prompted in large part by a rash of crime and a resulting decline in foot traffic in the Union Square shopping district where the store is located.
At 60, The Paper Store Remains Committed to Being the ‘Antithesis of Online Shopping’
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 3, 2024
That’s why it’s of little surprise that on the occasion of its 60 th anniversary, The Paper Store has embarked on a five-year, $60 million brick-and-mortar-oriented expansion that will add 30 to 40 locations to its current 100+ stores and upgrade approximately 30 existing stores. We look at ourselves as the antithesis of online shopping.
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Academy Sports Plans to Open 9 New Stores This Fall
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Academy Sports + Outdoors has revealed the locations of the nine new stores it plans to open this fall, bringing it closer to the goal the retailer set in March : to open up to 17 new stores during its FY 2024, which began in February 2024. Academy already has opened three locations since the beginning of its fiscal year. Selma, N.C.;
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Coffee Treat unveils franchise model, plans regional growth
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
While walk-ins are important to the business, the emphasis is on customers ordering through the location-based app that directs them to their nearest store. Location is everything. Coffee Treat launches app-based franchise Hayward has two stores in Warrnambool and is opening a third outlet in Hamilton this month.
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Amazon Streamlines Sales of Brick-and-Mortar Inventory with New Integration
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Data management platform Feedonomics has integrated with Amazon Today , a program that allows retailers with brick-and-mortar locations to sell their in-store inventory on Amazon. Brands also can leverage existing product metadata and pricing, along with rules and validations, for the Amazon Today program.
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Puma Brings Immersive Entertainment Flagship to Las Vegas
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Located at the BLVD , a new retail and entertainment destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this is the global sports brand’s second U.S. Located along the iconic Las Vegas Strip, this flagship allows us to expand Puma’s presence in North America to connect with U.S.
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Employees Sue Disney After Relocating for Canceled Project
Retail Wire
JUNE 20, 2024
is dealing with the repercussions of canceling its plan to relocate 2,000 employees from California to a new Florida location. Walt Disney Co.
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Apple Expands to Saudi Arabia with Plans for Online and Physical Retail Presence
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 10, 2024
And beginning in 2026, the tech retailer plans to open several flagship physical locations, including one in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Apple plans to launch an online store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in summer 2025, providing consumers in the country with service and support directly from Apple in Arabic.
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BuyBuy Baby to Close all Stores by Year-End, Go Digital-First
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A little over a year after being acquired out of bankruptcy and reopening 11 physical stores, BuyBuy Baby has announced plans to become a digital-first brand and close all its brick-and-mortar locations by the end of this year, according to the retailer’s website. 31, 2024, after which point they will have to be used online.
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Maternity brand Bumpsuit launches six-month popup
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Maternity brand Bumpsuit will launch its first physical location – a six-month extended pop-up store – on November 15.
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7-Eleven to Close Hundreds of its Stores in North America
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 12, 2024
7-Eleven has recently released its financial reports for the most recent quarter, and in a surprise move, has decided to close hundreds of its store locations in North America.
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Wally’s Wine & Spirits Joins Century Plaza’s Urban Retail Concept
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 3, 2024
. “My family is eager to share our passion for wine and food in a setting that captures everything we love — exceptional wine, great food and a welcoming atmosphere — right in one of LA’s most vibrant and iconic locations.” of Reuben Brothers in a statement. of Reuben Brothers in a statement. ”
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Walmart Makes 5-Year, $1.3 Billion Investment in Chile Stores and Operations
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The announcement was made in Punta Arenas, the location of the southernmost Walmart store in the world, which is named Lider and located more than 2,000 miles from the countrys central DC. We are building a better future for everyone, for future generations and for our children.
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Sloomoo Institute Makes West Coast Debut with ‘Awe-Inspiring’ Space
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Sloomoo Institute , the ultimate slime museum, is opening its fifth location in the heart of Los Angeles, marking its first big move on the West Coast. Sloomoo worked with Method Design , its architectural partner for all locations, to develop the overarching design concepts for different themed rooms.
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Ikea Drones Will Employ AI to Work in Tandem with Fulfillment Employees
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 19, 2024
Currently, more than 250 drones operate across 73 locations in nine countries. A Flight Path for Innovation Ikea went through a rigorous testing phase for the drone technology at a distribution center in Winterslag, Belgium, and is planning to deploy the drones in more locations over the next year, prioritizing Europe and North America.
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Carl’s Jr. Introduces ‘Ghost Burger’ for Those Who Have Been Ghosted
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
is honoring all who have been ghosted or who have ghosted someone by introducing a "Ghost Burger" for a limited time at all locations. Carl's Jr.
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Turn Your Store Associates into Superheroes with These Four POS Capabilities
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 5, 2024
They need to keep track of what’s new, what’s unique to their location and what just went on sale. For example, a retailer’s flagship locations could have POS software running on fixed tills and also on mobile devices to assist with line-busting and in-aisle service. Excellent brand ambassadors are like traffic magnets.
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Answering the $100 Billion Question: How Can Retailers Combat Refund Fraud?
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 21, 2024
That’s where behavioral signals and location intelligence become crucial. By analyzing patterns in network signals and device locations, these technologies can associate different devices and identify suspicious activity at scale, such as a sudden spike in refund requests or multiple returns of high-value items.
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DoorDash Expands Wegmans Delivery Partnership, Adds Regional Grocery Favorites
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 10, 2024
DoorDash kicked off its expanded partnership with Wegmans Food Markets by offering on-demand delivery from the supermarket’s Maryland stores, with Wegmans locations in Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware and upstate New York available in the coming days and more stores to follow.
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