Marco's Pizza opened 70 stores in 2024; more expansion expectedA Midwest-based pizza chain is following a strong 2024 by planning to continue its expansion in the new year. EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Lowes Foods tracks food temperature with IoTA regional Southeast grocer is leveraging Internet of Things technology to ensure prepared foods are maintained at a safe temperature. Stop & Shop set to complete 'Savings Station' kiosk rollout Stop & Shop has nearly completed the brand-wide rollout of its new kiosk program designed to help shoppers save. FreshTake Grocery opens debut store A new grocery concept – with a golf-inspired twist – has arrived in Augusta, Ga. Krispy Krunchy Chicken to open over 600 locations in 2025 A fast-growing store-in-store quick service restaurant concept isn’t resting on its laurels after a busy 2024. Amazon reportedly closing Amazon Go store Media reports indicate Amazon continues scaling back its Amazon Go checkout-free convenience concept. Bay Area book retailer Books Inc. files for Chapter 11; closing store A 174-year-old independent local bookstore retailer is filing for bankruptcy reorganization. Love's to upgrade 50 stores, open 20 new locations in 2025 Love’s Travel Stops will revamp its store footprint in the new year. Placer.ai: Top brands to watch in 2025 A diverse group of companies that includes quick-serve restaurants, grocery chains, department store retailers and more are on a list of brands to watch over the next 12 months. Labor shortage to continue impacting construction in 2025 The construction industry will need nearly half a million new workers to meet demand in 2025. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last