CSA
A popular grocer bests other retailers when it comes to making emotional connections with customers. . . . more
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Black Friday in-store traffic up 3%
CSA
Shoppers returned to physical stores and shopping centers on Black Friday even as they continued to set new records online. . . . more
Shoppers returned to physical stores and shopping centers on Black Friday even as they continued to set new records online. . . . more
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Inflation forces mom and pop restaurants and big chains to lean on their unique strengths
CNBC Business
As the restaurant industry battles inflation, the large size of chains and their access to cash gives them the upper hand, but independents have advantages of their own when managing higher costs. . . . more
As the restaurant industry battles inflation, the large size of chains and their access to cash gives them the upper hand, but independents have advantages of their own when managing higher costs. . . . more
Jack in the Box predicts unit growth in 2023
Restaurant Dive
The unit growth expected next year will include entering two new markets: Salt Lake City and Louisville, Kentucky. . . . more
The unit growth expected next year will include entering two new markets: Salt Lake City and Louisville, Kentucky. . . . more
How a second drive-thru lane boosted sales for an A&W franchisee
SOURCE
Third-generation A&W franchisee Anthony Walker has seen just about every iteration of fast food restaurants. His grandparents set up an A&W in Wisconsin as a roadside stand. That location has since transformed from a drive-in to a drive-thru with a dining room. . . . more
Third-generation A&W franchisee Anthony Walker has seen just about every iteration of fast food restaurants. His grandparents set up an A&W in Wisconsin as a roadside stand. That location has since transformed from a drive-in to a drive-thru with a dining room. . . . more
Macy’s establishes mini distribution centers at 35 stores
Retail Dive
Macy’s is using space within 35 of its stores to function as mini distribution centers as the retailer positions its e-commerce network to handle an expected influx of shipments ahead of the holidays. . . . more
Macy’s is using space within 35 of its stores to function as mini distribution centers as the retailer positions its e-commerce network to handle an expected influx of shipments ahead of the holidays. . . . more
Monday, November 21, 2022
Winn-Dixie Owner Southeastern Grocers Considers Sale
PYMNTS
Nearly one year after cancelling its plans to go public, Florida-based supermarket chain owner Southeastern Grocers is reportedly considering an outright sale of the company. . . . more
Nearly one year after cancelling its plans to go public, Florida-based supermarket chain owner Southeastern Grocers is reportedly considering an outright sale of the company. . . . more
ICSC predicts $125 billion in consumer spending over Thanksgiving weekend
CSA
Consumers are ready to shop over Thanksgiving weekend — particularly in physical stores. . . . more
Consumers are ready to shop over Thanksgiving weekend — particularly in physical stores. . . . more
H&M unveils ‘first of its kind’ rotating style store concept in New York
CSA
H&M has opened a new type of store experience that will be updated with new fashions, visuals, events and neighborhood partners throughout the year. . . . more
H&M has opened a new type of store experience that will be updated with new fashions, visuals, events and neighborhood partners throughout the year. . . . more
Friday, November 18, 2022
Primark continues U.S. store expansion
CSA
Primark is kicking off its U.S. growth plan to reach 60 stores by 2026. . . . more
Primark is kicking off its U.S. growth plan to reach 60 stores by 2026. . . . more
Thursday, November 17, 2022
As chains expand drive-thrus, speed of service becomes paramount
Restaurant Dive
Shortly after Hawaiian Bros opened a third location in Overland Park, Kansas, co-founder Cameron McNie realized the drive-thru was creating big problems. While opening sales were double that of the chain’s previous two restaurants, which don’t have drive-thrus, the parking lot was a gridlock. . . . more
Shortly after Hawaiian Bros opened a third location in Overland Park, Kansas, co-founder Cameron McNie realized the drive-thru was creating big problems. While opening sales were double that of the chain’s previous two restaurants, which don’t have drive-thrus, the parking lot was a gridlock. . . . more
Chipotle to open 250 to 285 restaurants in 2023
CSA
Chipotle Mexican Grill has reached a new milestone. . . . more
Chipotle Mexican Grill has reached a new milestone. . . . more
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Foxtrot Preps 5th D.C.-Area Location
Progressive Grocer
Innovative c-store chain Foxtrot has revealed that its fifth Washington, D.C.-area location, in Bethesda, Md., at 7262 Woodmont Avenue, will officially open to the public on Friday, Nov. 18. Consumers who download and use the Foxtrot app opening week will receive a gift while supplies last. . . . more
Innovative c-store chain Foxtrot has revealed that its fifth Washington, D.C.-area location, in Bethesda, Md., at 7262 Woodmont Avenue, will officially open to the public on Friday, Nov. 18. Consumers who download and use the Foxtrot app opening week will receive a gift while supplies last. . . . more
Sweetgreen to open first drive-thru in Chicago suburb
Restaurant Dive
Sweetgreen will open its first drive-thru pickup window, or “Sweetlane,” in Schaumburg, Illinois, within the next year, the chain announced Wednesday. . . . more
Sweetgreen will open its first drive-thru pickup window, or “Sweetlane,” in Schaumburg, Illinois, within the next year, the chain announced Wednesday. . . . more
Dutch Bros targets 150 new stores for 2023
CSA
Dutch Bros. Inc. is on track to meeting its store expansion goal. . . . more
Dutch Bros. Inc. is on track to meeting its store expansion goal. . . . more
Sally Beauty closing hundreds of stores
CSA
Sally Beauty Holdings is accelerating its store optimization plans. . . . more
Sally Beauty Holdings is accelerating its store optimization plans. . . . more
Malls have transformed themselves into mixed-use lifestyle centers
ModernRetail
Lifestyle centers are the new malls, at least according to retail industry experts. . . . more
Lifestyle centers are the new malls, at least according to retail industry experts. . . . more
Friday, November 11, 2022
Ahold Delhaize posts strong Q3 results as Stop & Shop moves ahead
Grocery Dive
Ahold Delhaize on Wednesday reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2022, with U.S. same-store sales up 8.2%, excluding gasoline, and net sales coming in at 14.7 billion euros ($14.8 billion), an 8.8% increase at constant exchange rates. . . . more
Ahold Delhaize on Wednesday reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2022, with U.S. same-store sales up 8.2%, excluding gasoline, and net sales coming in at 14.7 billion euros ($14.8 billion), an 8.8% increase at constant exchange rates. . . . more
Freshii Inks Deal to Grow in New Jersey
QSR
Omnichannel health and wellness brand, Freshii Inc., announced it has entered into a new multi-unit agreement with brothers, Greg and Ryan Lahr, for the planned development of six new restaurant locations over the next five years in New Jersey, US. . . . more
Omnichannel health and wellness brand, Freshii Inc., announced it has entered into a new multi-unit agreement with brothers, Greg and Ryan Lahr, for the planned development of six new restaurant locations over the next five years in New Jersey, US. . . . more
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