Shawmut Design and Construction has joined Draper and Wexford Science & Technology to break ground on the 111,000-square-foot Integrated Microelectronics Production & Advanced Chip Technology (IMPACT) Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Jackson, Miss.-based fast-casual chain Newk’s Eatery will unveil its new prototype today with the opening of its newest restaurant in Lafayette, La. The 85-unit chain’s new look includes higher-end finishes, an updated color palette, a community table and the ability to add digital menu boards
Houston’s retail space demand grew by 1.2 million square feet in the second quarter of 2015, and retail rents rose 1.6% in the quarter and 3% year-over-year, making the area among the country’s strongest retail markets, JLL‘s U.S. “Retail Outlook” report found. Chicago and Dallas
Starwood has announced plans to bring a new Aloft-branded property to South Bend, Ind. The hotel will be in the former Magnuson Grand Hotel after a $15 million makeover. Read the Frequent Business Traveler story here
“Famous Dave” Anderson has rejoined the struggling barbecue restaurant chain that bears his name. Minnetonka-based Famous Dave’s of America Inc. says Anderson has returned to the company after a reorganization of the board of directors and executive management team. Interim CEO Adam Wright says Anderson
Key Food Stores has acquired 23 A&P stores in New York and New Jersey that the retailer will operate under its Key Food and Food Universe banners, the company said Wednesday. Two of the A&P stores will be operated by the member-owned cooperative’s corporate level
MGM has unveiled new plans for its $800 million casino resort in Springfield, Mass. MGM says the plans, which will be reviewed by the city council and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, will be in line with the image of the historical downtown. MGM removed a
The developer of a $22 million boutique hotel in downtown Detroit received a key piece of financing from the state for the project. Read the Crain’s Detroit Business story here
After revealing plans for an Abacus-style bar at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, chef Kent Rathbun unveiled plans for two additional concepts. This brings the number of Rathbun-backed projects scheduled for takeoff at D/FW to four. Read The Dallas Morning News story here
Trader Joe’s will build its first store in downtown Minneapolis in the east half of the city’s downtown, marking the area’s first chain grocery store. The new store will be part of a mixed-use development and is expected to open in 2017. Read the Star
Choice Hotels International has named three targets for expansion of its franchise-only model: Belgium, Germany and Turkey. Earlier this year, Choice unveiled new branding tools and a loyalty program that its European properties can now use. Read the HotelNewsNow.com story here
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