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Earth Fare announces closure, liquidation

Asheville, North Carolina-based Earth Fare announced it is closing its approximately 50 stores and beginning liquidation. The grocer, which started in 1975 with locations mostly in the Southeast, recently opened a host of stores but said the inability to refinance debt is forcing the closure.

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$4B driving Charlotte, North Carolina building boom

Construction is evident across the city center of Charlotte and a report from Charlotte Center City Partners pegs spending at more than $4 billion. One factor is the presence of light rail in the South End neighborhood, attracting residential, retail and other development. Read The

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P.F. Chang’s unveils small-format To-Go concept

P.F. Chang’s opened the first of 20 planned P.F. Chang’s To-Go locations in Chicago’s River North neighborhood this week, and the second spot is set to debut in New York City. The 2,000-square-foot storefront has no tables for dining in, and third-party services including DoorDash,

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March opening scheduled for Kimpton in New Orleans

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will debut the 202-room Kimpton Hotel Fontenot on March 13 in New Orleans’ Central Business District, near the Arts District and French Quarter. The property’s opening marks Kimpton’s return to the Big Easy following a 15-year absence. Read the TravelPulse story

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Tech fuels 7-Eleven’s evolving c-store model

Convenience store retailer 7-Eleven is investing in tech including mobile checkouts, a digital loyalty program and product delivery to make its store model even more convenient. The retailer is also using its digital 7Rewards program to offer entertainment including augmented reality gaming. Read the CO

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Is Whole Foods ready for a store redesign?

Amazon could be preparing to remodel Whole Foods Market stores as it sees growing success with grocery delivery, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets. Grocery delivery orders more than doubled for Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market year over year, according to KeyBanc analysts. Read the

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Survey shows affluent even keener on travel for 2020

Food experiences are a big travel lure. Nearly 40% of affluent travelers intend to travel more this year than last, primarily to experience different cultures, seek adventures, try new cuisine and make memories. The US Tour Operators Association/MMGY Global survey also notes that millennials with

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