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Kroger ventures into ghost kitchens with Kitchen United

Supermarket chain Kroger has teamed with Kitchen United Mix to open in-store ghost kitchens, starting with a location in a Los Angeles Ralph’s store that offers food from 10 participating restaurant concepts, according The Dallas News. Four Texas locations are slated to open sometime this

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Target to expand Ulta partnership this year

The number of Target stores with Ulta Beauty shops-in-shop will grow from 101 to more than 350 this year, as the collaboration’s launch last year has spurred incremental sales in related categories throughout the store. Target aims to grow the partnership to at least 800

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Marriott’s once-hip W Hotels up for rejuvenation

Marriott International is indicating it plans a refurbishment of its nearly 60 W Hotels, which helped pioneer the lifestyle trend two decades ago but have taken hits from aggressive competitors. Faded appeal induced the de-flagging of several W properties in recent years, but new locations

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Target to invest $5B to keep growth streak going

Target will invest up to $5 billion this year to continue improving digital shopping capabilities and fulfillment services, open 30 new stores and complete remodels in hundreds of locations. Target has grown to more than $100 billion in annual revenue during the pandemic and sees

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TGI Fridays will expand to-go focus with new concept

TGI Fridays has created Fridays on the Fly, a small-format concept that will focus on off-premises orders. Almost one third of Fridays’ revenue now comes from off-premises sales, and the new 2,500-square-foot stores will feature indoor dining areas but will be focused mostly on serving

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Wendy’s aims to increase diversity among franchisees

Wendy’s has rolled out its “Own Your Opportunity” initiative, designed to recruit a more diverse group of franchisees by making ownership more accessible to women, people of color and other underrepresented groups, the company said. The program includes a plan for Wendy’s to secure sites

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