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.
German discount grocer Lidl has widened its search for U.S. store sites to include Pittsburgh, Erie and other areas in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio markets including Cincinnati and Dayton, sources said. The retailer is getting ready to open its first 20 U.S. stores on the
Hotel occupancy hit 61% in the United States in the first quarter of 2017 despite slow growth in the economy as a whole and flat consumer spending. Read the Hotel Management online story here
Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, opened its revamped Express Hotel for a preview ahead of its debut next week. The 419-room property’s offerings include a splash pad, an outdoor heated pool and a refurbished lobby. Read the Sandusky Register story here
Target will remodel 28 its 47 stores in the Dallas/Fort Worth market this year, investing $220 million in the projects, which will include self-checkout lanes, new fixtures and the addition of Starbucks cafes in three locations. The project is part of a plan to invest
The 100-key Detroit Foundation Hotel, the conversion of a 1929 fire department headquarters, is a prime example of the trend toward adapting historical buildings for use as modern lodging. Hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas, occupies a former brew house. Read The Washington Post story
Taco Bell has teamed with OpenTable to allow 32 brand fans to make reservations for a behind-the-scenes tour of the chain’s test kitchen in Irvine, Calif. The tour will include a meal from Taco Bell chefs featuring menu items that haven’t yet hit the market.
Strong sales of coffee, breakfast sandwiches and vegetarian options have boosted sales for UK-based chain Pret A Manger. The chain is looking to expand further in the United States, where it currently operates 74 eateries. Read the Nation’s Restaurant News story here
Investors are in acquisition mode in the quickservice and fast-casual restaurant sectors, with deals announced this year for chains, including Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Panera Bread. Read the QSRMagazine.com story here
Ninety-two percent of 450 restaurant operators surveyed said they’re optimistic about their sales growth this year, according to a Toast Restaurant POS report. The operators ranked Facebook as their most popular place for social media marketing, and 28% said they’ll gain a presence on YouTube
InterContinental Hotels Group wants to bring the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, within the next five years. IHG is recruiting investors and could sign a deal this year. Read the ArabianBusiness.com story here
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