DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION

Vitamin Shoppe to expand via franchising for first time in its history

The Vitamin Shoppe is pursuing a new growth strategy to expand its store fleet.
Wilson Sporting Goods to open its first stores

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is expanding its game, moving from the court to lifestyle apparel — and physical retail.
U.K.'s Timothy Oulton takes 10-year lease in historic N.Y. shopping district

It was the original location of Lord & Taylor in what was New York’s chief shopping district in the 19th Century and it soon will be the site of a top British furniture brand’s flagship store on the East Coast.
Vietnamese coffee chain has designs on the U.S.

One of Vietnam's most popular coffee brands is looking to build a brick-and-mortar presence in the United States.
High steel, lumber costs cause ‘sticker shock’ among developers, says CBRE

The cost of commercial real estate development is up significantly this year amid dramatic increases in domestic steel and lumber prices.
Young women's fashion chain to open 230 stores

Windsor Fashions is ramping up its store expansion.
Foot Locker to eliminate Footaction banner; will close, convert stores

Foot Locker reported a strong first quarter that beat estimates and said it is repositioning its store fleet to focus on its iconic banners.
Check out Panera Bread’s new neighborhood bakery-inspired store design

Panera Bread is moving its in-store bakery ovens to center stage.

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