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Sodexo to Open 100 Food Hive Stores at College Campuses

by Abby Cox

Bethesda, Mass. — Food services provider Sodexo has announced plans to have roughly 100 Food Hive stores open at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. by 2026. Sodexo is currently underway on its previously announced plans to open approximately 30 campus stores during the 2024-2025 academic year. The Food Hive concept is designed as a cashless convenience store, with a focus on products from local, minority and women-owned businesses. Universities and colleges with open or planned Hive stores include Morehouse College, University of Illinois Chicago, Northern Arizona University, Texas Christian …

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Variety Wholesalers to Acquire 200 to 400 Big Lots Stores

by Hayden Spiess

Henderson, N.C. — Variety Wholesalers Inc. has announced plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores, in the midst of the retailer’s bankruptcy proceedings. North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers will acquire the stores, which it will operate under the Big Lots brand, through Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Gordon Brothers has entered into a sale transaction with Big Lots that will enable the transfer of assets — including stores, distribution centers and intellectual property — to other retailers and companies, including Variety Wholesalers.  Big Lots first filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy …

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Nordstrom Family, Liverpool to Take Namesake Department Store Chain Private in $6.25 Billion Deal

by Hayden Spiess

Seattle — Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) has signed a definitive agreement with the Nordstrom family and Mexican omnichannel retailer El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV (Liverpool) in a deal that will take the fashion department store giant private. The all-cash transaction is valued at $6.25 billion. Erik, Pete and Jamie Nordstrom, along with other members of the Nordstrom family, and Liverpool plan to acquire all the outstanding common shares of Nordstrom that they do not already beneficially own. The deal would give the Nordstrom family a majority ownership stake (50.1 …

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Retailer Bankruptcy Update: Party City to Close All Stores, The Container Store Files for Chapter 11

by Hayden Spiess

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. and Coppell, Texas — In a one-two punch of holiday retail bankruptcy announcements, Party City has issued a formal statement declaring that it will close all its U.S. stores within the coming months, and The Container Store has formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. CNN first reported on Friday, Dec. 20, that Party City, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2023to restructure its debt, will now be liquidating. The New Jersey-based entertainment accessories retailer, which does business as Party City Holdco Inc., said over the weekend that …

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Vestar to Manage 100,000-Square-Foot Retail Center in Las Vegas

by Hayden Spiess

Las Vegas — Vestar has been selected to provide management services for Vista Commons, a 100,000-square-foot retail center located in the Summerlin neighborhood of Las Vegas. Albertsons anchors the property, which is fully occupied. Other tenants at the center include Wells Fargo, State Farm, Subway, Bank of America and Dunkin’ Donuts. Vestar will manage Vista Commons on behalf of an institutional client that recently acquired the property. Gleb Lvovich and Daniel Tyner of JLL Capital Markets brokered the acquisition. This marks the fifth Las Vegas property in Vestar’s management portfolio. 

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Sip Fresh to Open New Stores in California, Florida

by Hayden Spiess

Temecula, Calif. and Orlando, Fla. — Beverage concept Sip Fresh has announced plans to open stores in Temecula, California, and Orlando, Florida. Situated within Promenade Temecula, the new venue is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Kevin Tam will own and operate the unit. The Florida store will be located within Florida Mall. Each store will total roughly 1,200 square feet. 

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Dollar General to Open 575 New Stores in 2025

by Hayden Spiess

Goodlettsville, Tenn. — Dollar General plans to open approximately 575 new stores in the United States in its fiscal year 2025 (through Jan. 30, 2026). The Tennessee-based discount retailer will also debut 15 new stores in Mexico within that time frame. These new stores will be in addition to 730 new store openings in fiscal 2024, which will end on Jan. 31, 2025. Overall, the company expects to execute nearly 5,000 real estate projects in fiscal year 2025. In addition to openings, this will include 4,250 store remodels and relocating 45 …

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Federal Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Merger

by Hayden Spiess

Cincinnati and Boise, Idaho — A judge in the Oregon federal court has blocked Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson agreed with the Federal Trade Commission’s argument that Kroger would become the dominant player in traditional supermarkets if the deal passed, and rejected the companies’ counterargument that selling 579 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers would replace the lost competition. In a press release issued today, Albertsons announced that it has exercised its right to terminate its merger agreement with Kroger. Additionally, Albertsons has filed …

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Hilco Arranges $168 Million Sale of 99 Cents Portfolio

by Hayden Spiess

Commerce, Calif. — Hilco Real Estate has arranged the $168 million sale of the 99 Cents Only Stores LLC real estate portfolio as part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Founded in 1982, California-based 99 Cents began its liquidation in April 2024, citing rising competition, increased labor costs, challenging logistics and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The portfolio included 44 company-owned properties, as well as 333 store leases and three vacant development parcels. According to Hilco, the portfolio generated significant interest, and 181 asset purchase agreements with non-refundable earnest money deposits …

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EoS Fitness to Open 50 Gyms in Georgia 

by Hayden Spiess

Atlanta — EoS Fitness has announced plans to expand into greater Atlanta and open 50 gyms throughout Georgia over the next 10 years. The first several gyms are scheduled to open by 2027. “Atlanta is the third-fastest-growing metropolitan area in the U.S., and venturing here represents a key milestone in our long-term vision for EoS,” says Rich Drengberg, CEO of the brand. The EoS portfolio currently includes more than 175 locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Texas and Utah. 

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