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Crawford Hoying announces retailers for Bridge Park development
Dublin, Ohio -- Crawford Hoying announced that they have completed two leases totaling 18,900 sq. ft. of retail space in its Bridge Park development for The RAM Restaurant & Brewery (The RAM) and Mesh Fitness.
Startups Spotlight: Brands on the Rise
January is a tech bonanza for retail, with interesting, innovative and sometimes downright out-there new technologies and brands on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York City. It’s nearly impossible to keep track of every startup out there, but here’s a selection of the most promising ventures that should be on your radar.

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Ahold USA is going 100% cage-free by 2022

Ahold USA is following a cue from other retail giants in announcing that its companies' private label shell eggs will be 100% cage-free by 2022.

Ahold USA says its retail divisions – Stop & Shop, Giant Food of Landover, Giant Food Stores of Carlisle, Martin's and online grocer Peapod – now offer cage-free, free-range, organic, and traditional egg varieties for its customers. Approximately 80% of all eggs sold among Ahold USA companies are sold as "Own Brands" or private label.
Report: Whole Foods launches enhanced app with coupons

In addition to opening a new (and cheaper) store format, Whole Foods is offering shoppers more ways to save by quietly launching an enhanced mobile app nationwide this month.

According to the Motley Fool, the retailer also plans to introduce a digital version of its paper sales flier later this year.

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Amazon increases free shipping minimum to $49

Amazon hasquietlyraised its minimum free shipping for non-Prime members from $35 to $49, according to anupdateon the company's website.
What technology do retail employees use to communicate?

Retail employees are using mobile communication technology in their jobs, but a more established channel is still most popular.

According to a study of 500 professionals within a variety of industries including retail from Infinite Convergence Solutions, 57% of retail employees use email most frequently for business communication. This made email significantly more popular than mobile messaging; (24%) or voice calling (19%).
Starbucks in overhaul of popular loyalty program

It’s not going to be so easy for the 11 million-plus active members of Starbuck Corp.’s loyalty program to earn freebies.

Starting in mid-April, the coffee giant is making a change in its “My Starbucks Rewards” loyalty program whereby members will earn points, or “stars,” based on the dollars spent on the purchase. Currently, customers earn a star for each transaction, regardless of how much they spent, and are entitled to a free item after earning 12 stars.
Tenants revealed at Fremaux Town Center for Phase II of development

Slidell, La. -- Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties announced new tenants and updates to Phase II of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana.

Newly signed tenants include: Books-A-Million, moving from its current location at Northshore Square Mall, will occupy 7,500 sq. ft. and is expected to open on March 3; Five Below will occupy a 8,024 sq. ft. space and is expected to open April 6; Allure Nail Spa, and LensCrafters are opening spring of 2016.
Here's one reason why L Brands is hot

Retailers of women’s intimiate apparel are poised to benefit from a shift in how millennials approach the bra-buying process.

According to the 2015 Bra Journey Insights report from global information company the NPD Group, the way millennial women shop for and select bras differs significantly from the behavior of older generations.
Here’s what consumers think about CVS’ ban on tobacco products

CVS Health's decision to stop selling cigarettes is having its intended impact - 52% of those consumers who used to buy their cigarettes from CVS say it is now harder to buy cigarettes altogether, according to a survey commissioned by V2, a manufacturer of electronic cigarette and vaporizer products. Out of that group, 73% called the impact manageable, stating that “buying cigarettes is now harder but I have other options” and 27% said it made buying them “much harder.”