U.S. C-store count up 1.5% in 2023, with only seven states seeing decreaseThe convenience store universe grew in 2023 for the second consecutive year — with small operators continuing to account for the majority of locations. Seen and Heard at NRF 2024 With more than 50 keynote and featured sessions led by industry experts, NRF 2024 more than lived up to its reputation as “Retail’s Big Show. Potbelly's eyes 2024 growth led by franchised stores Potbelly Corporation has announced a new series of development agreements to expand its number of sandwich shops across the U.S. Parent company of Price Chopper, Tops names new CEO Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI) has tapped a company veteran as its new chief executive. Panda Express to deploy smart building technology across all U.S. locations Panda Express is rolling out an automated energy management system that will control lighting and HVAC across all its U.S. eateries. Parent company of DSW taps fashion veteran as new president Designer Brands has named a retail veteran as its new president. Canada’s Redberry restaurant company targeting 600-plus locations One of Canada’s fastest-growing restaurant companies has set itself an ambitious goal for expanding Taco Bell, Burger King — and Jersey Mike's. North Face, Timberland parent says breach affected 35 million customers VF Corp. says a December cybersecurity incident resulted in approximately 35.5 million individual consumers having personal data stolen. Babies"R"Us expanding into Mexico Babies"R"Us is heading south of the border. Macy’s rejects buyout offer amid financing concerns Macy’s Inc. has rejected an unsolicited bid that would take the department giant private in a $5.8 billion deal. Casper CEO out; taps former rival as successor Casper has named the former CEO of a rival brand to lead its next stage of growth. Former CEO of Athleta to lead Levi’s Beyond Yoga as co-founder exits A Gap Inc. veteran has been tapped to lead a growing athletic and lifestyle apparel brand. First Previous 68 69 70 71 72 Next Last