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Forever 21
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Forever 21 Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Will Close All U.S. Stores

by Abby Cox

Los Angeles — Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will begin the process of closing all its U.S. stores. According to Reuters, the U.S. store count is about 350. The Los Angeles-based apparel retailer filed over the weekend in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Forever 21 has entered into a plan support agreement with its lenders to begin the voluntary closure process while continuing to look for sales opportunities of existing U.S. properties. Forever 21 was founded in 1984 and had a footprint of …

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Jollibee
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Jollibee Launches Franchising Program in the U.S.

by Abby Cox

West Covina, Calif. — Philippines-based fast food chain Jollibee has launched its first franchising program in the U.S. The quick-service restaurant chain is the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC), also known as the Jollibee Group. Jollibee opened its first North American location in 1998 in Daly City, California, and now currently operates 76 stores across 14 states in the U.S., with 28 additional stores in Canada. The current expansion goal is projected for 350 stores in the coming years, with franchise-owned stores making up the majority of its footprint. …

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Wayfair
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Wayfair to Open 150,000-Square-Foot Store in Atlanta

by Abby Cox

Atlanta — Online retailer Wayfair will open a 150,000-square-foot store in Atlanta. Located within The District at Howell Mill, the Atlanta store will mark Wayfair’s second large-format location — as well as its second physical retail store overall — following its first in Wilmette, Illinois, which opened in May 2024. Fraser Gough and Benton Green of Retail Planning Corp. led lease negotiations in the transaction. JLL Income Property Trust, a division of LaSalle Investment Management, and Atlanta-based Selig Enterprises, own the property.

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Nintendo to Open 11,000-Square-Foot Store in San Francisco

by Abby Cox

San Francisco — Japanese electronics and video game company Nintendo will open its second store in the United States — and its fifth overall location in the world — in San Francisco in May. Situated in Union Square at 331 Powell Street, Nintendo San Francisco will total 11,000 square feet and offer game systems and games, as well as a shopping experience that will include Nintendo’s characters and worlds. Exclusive products such as accessories, apparel, home goods and souvenirs will be available at the location. The grand opening will be …

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Meow Wolf
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Meow Wolf to Open 75,000-Square-Foot Entertainment Venue in Lower Manhattan

by Abby Cox

New York City — Immersive arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf will open a 75,000-square-foot entertainment venue in Lower Manhattan. The space will span multiple stories within Pier 17, an entertainment destination in the Seaport District. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with an expected completion date to be announced later. Founded in 2008 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Meow Wolf has expanded to Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas and Houston, with additional locations in Los Angeles and now, New York City. Mary Ann Tighe, Gerry Miovski, …

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Inman Quarter
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Jamestown Acquires Minority Stake in Mixed-Use Development in Atlanta

by Abby Cox

Atlanta — Jamestown has acquired a minority stake in Inman Quarter, a mixed-use development in Atlanta’s Inman Park district. The property includes approximately 40,000 square feet of retail space, 200 residential units and a 515-space parking deck. The retail component comprises multiple restaurants and cafes, including MF Sushi, Little Spirit, bartaco and Beetlecat. The Atlanta-based company, best known for its placemaking and operation of developments like Ponce City Market, will own and operate Inman Quarter with TriBridge Residential, a multifamily owner/operator also based in Atlanta. The sales price and Jamestown’s …

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Sycamore Partners Agrees to Acquire, Privatize Drugstore Giant Walgreens in Multibillion-Dollar Deal

by Abby Cox

Deerfield, Ill. and New York City — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity affiliated with private equity firm Sycamore Partners. The total value of the transaction is $23.7 billion, according to WBA, including an equity value of $10 billion, as well as debt, capital leases and potential future payouts from the opioid and Everly Health Solutions COVID-19 testing settlements. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, WBA common stock will be …

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Ross Stores Opens 19 Locations

by Abby Cox

Dublin, Calif. — Ross Stores Inc. has opened 16 Ross Dress for Less stores and three dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across 14 different states this month. The newest store locations are part of the company’s plans to open a total of approximately 90 new stores in 2025, which will comprise 80 Ross’ and 10 dd’s DISCOUNTS. Ross has expanded its presence in the newer markets of Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York, while dd’s DISCOUNTS has focused on the existing markets of California, Georgia and Texas. Ross Dress for Less …

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Phenix Salon Exterior
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Phenix Salon Suites Acquires Six Salon Facilities in San Antonio

by Abby Cox

San Antonio — Phenix Salon Suites has acquired six existing salon facilities in San Antonio, which will now be owned and operated as Phenix Salon Suite company locations. The facilities previously operated under the Vista Salon Suites brand and will soon be converted to the Phenix format. Las Vegas-based Phenix Salon Suites began franchising in 2012 and has 400 locations open across 33 states with plans to expand internationally. 

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EEE
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EEE: Emotion is the Key to Achieving ROI with Today’s Entertainment Options

by Abby Cox

Gerald Divaris, chairman and CEO of Divaris Group of Companies and a panelist at last week’s Entertainment Experience Evolution (EEE) conference, produced by France Media’s Shopping Center Business and InterFace Conference Group, has a Shakespearean take on today’s retail environment. It’s that all the (retail) world’s a stage. “Retail is essentially entertainment,” he told a crowd of 500 attendees during the Leading Retail Landlords Panel at EEE, which was held Feb. 25-26 at the J.W. Marriott LA Live. “Otherwise, you’d be buying on Amazon.” Divaris expanded upon this notion, citing …

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