Store Expansion News: July updateRetailers and restaurants alike made headlines in July with store expansion plans and new formats. Strong Pilates to open nine new U.S. locations in 2026 — with more in the works An Australian-born pilates chain is expanding its footprint across several major American cities. Nordstrom Rack opening 20 stores by November — here are the locations Nordstrom Inc. continues to grow the retail footprint of its off-price division. Kroger to reportedly open two stores, invest $112 million in Ohio Media reports indicate The Kroger Co. has some big plans for its home state. Amazon closing two Amazon Fresh stores; opening one in Maryland Amazon is cutting two existing stores from its Amazon Fresh store fleet even as it readies to debut a new location in Maryland. Krispy Krunchy Chicken to open over 600 locations in 2025 A fast-growing store-in-store quick service restaurant concept isn’t resting on its laurels after a busy 2024. First Previous 1 2