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One of Major League Baseball’s biggest superstars turned successful business entrepreneur will deliver the opening keynote at Chain Store Age’s annual SPECS Show, March 8–10, at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Md.

Nordstrom Inc. is adding two more locations to its list of planned off-price openings.

A Southern quick-serve chain has officially made its return to the Big Apple.

Aldi has big expansion plans for 2026 as it celebrates 50 years in the United States.

Tractor Supply Company has already kicked off its 2026 expansion plans.

An East Coast frozen dessert chain reached a new store count milestone at the end of 2025 – with plans to continue expanding into the new year.

A fast-growing sandwich chain is making the leap across the pond.

Prime urban retail is consolidating into a “winner-take-all” environment, dominated by three cities.