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DTC 3D-printed furniture brand Model No. opens first physical store

An online furniture retailer with a mission to create healthy, tech-forward and made-to-order furniture has opened its first physical space.
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The November/December digital edition of Chain Store Age is now live!

Read all about what retailers can expect in 2022 — and more — in the November/December issue of Chain Store Age.
Hispanic grocer Fresco y Más expands store footprint

Southeastern Grocers Inc. is expanding the footprint of its Hispanic banner via store conversions.
Target makes Thanksgiving Day closings permanent

Target Corp. will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day.
Carvana unveils latest ‘car vending machine’

Carvana is opening its 30th automated location for picking up online vehicle purchases.
Black Rock Coffee Bar in store milestone

An Oregon-based coffee chain has been steadily expanding its footprint while largely flying under the radar.
First Look: Panera Bread unveils next-gen restaurant

Panera Bread is doubling down on drive-thru without neglecting dine-in.
Starbucks teams up with Amazon for new store concept

Starbucks Corp. is teaming up with Amazon to provide in-store customers with frictionless checkout.
CVS to close 900 stores over next three years; record charge up to $1.2 billion

CVS Health is shrinking its footprint as it looks to focus more on online growth.
Macy’s earnings soar, lifts outlook; talks store closures

Macy’s reported a strong third quarter with earnings and sales that beat analysts’ estimates as it added 4.4 million new customers.
First Look: Glossier opens LA flagship

Glossier’s return to physical retail continues.
eBay to offer curated pop-up holiday shops

eBay is temporarily entering the brick-and-mortar space for the holiday season.
Study: In-store holiday shopping to rebound

Fear of shopping delays is expected to give a boost to in-store this year.

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