SPECS reveals speaker lineup; don’t miss out — register now Chain Store Age’s SPECS 2026 has revealed the speaker lineup for its upcoming event. Jack’s Family Restaurants unifies store operationsA regional fast-food chain is enabling a seamless, connected store experience for associates and customers. First Look: Thursday Boot Company ramps up store growth Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Thursday Boot Company is entering its next chapter by expanding its physical footprint. Store Expansion News: January update Retailers and restaurant chains alike kicked off 2026 by making headlines in January with store expansions and new formats. Burger King China to triple store count by 2035 Restaurant Brands International (RBI) is set to grow its largest quick-serve chain in a top international market. First Look: Adidas opens its first U.S. soccer-only store at American Dream Soccer’s World Cup Finals will be played this year at the mall’s Meadowlands neighbor, MetLife Stadium. Starbucks to open 150 to 175 U.S. stores in 2026; sees 'big' long-term opportunity Starbucks Coffee Company is back in expansion mode with plans that include opening hundreds of new U.S. stores during the next couple of years — and even more looking further out. Gong cha debuts new tech-forward store design Gong cha is unveiling a new store design initiative as it continues its expansion in the United States and beyond. Target to open seven stores in March — here’s where Target Corp. continues to expand its footprint — including its smaller-store format. ABC: Tariffs drive construction materials prices up 2.8% in 2025 Despite a slight decline in December, the prices of key construction materials prices are still escalating – and up significantly from six years ago. First Previous 46 47 48 49 50 Next Last
