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Alex Rodriguez to keynote SPECS 2026
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 Rack to expand Pennsylvania footprint in 2026 — here's where
Nordstrom Inc. is adding two more locations to its list of planned off-price openings.

PREIT executed a quarter-million sq. ft. of leases in 2025

Majority of signers are brands that are new to the super-regional mall developer.
Chipotle chief marketing officer out; interim head named

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s C-suite is being shaken up.
Texas Roadhouse veteran to join Cava C-suite

Cava has tapped a new operations leader as it continues to expand its footprint.
Bojangles makes NYC return in Brooklyn

A Southern quick-serve chain has officially made its return to the Big Apple.
Aldi to open 180-plus stores in 2026, launch new e-commerce site

Aldi has big expansion plans for 2026 as it celebrates 50 years in the United States.
Import cargo volume expected to remain down year over year until spring

Following “chronic uncertainty” from increased U.S. tariffs in 2025, the impact on cargo imports in 2026 is likely to still be affected by trade policy.
Tractor Supply hits store milestone; 100 new locations slated for 2026

Tractor Supply Company has already kicked off its 2026 expansion plans.
Walmart to expand drone delivery to an additional 150 stores nationwide

Walmart continues to expand its partnership with Wing, an on-demand drone delivery provider powered by Google parent company Alphabet.
Rita's hits 600 locations with more planned for 2026

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.
American Eagle Outfitters reports ‘record’ holiday sales; hikes Q4 guidance

American Eagle Outfitters is bullish on its fourth quarter after experiencing a strong holiday season.