Virginia’s Tysons Corner Center home to Khaadi’s first US store
The Macerich-owned Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia will be home to the first US outpost of Pakistan-based clothing retailer Khaadi, which has signed a lease for 5,491 square feet of space. Khaadi CEO Rehan Syed indicated that the brand wants to open as many as 30 stores across the US and Canada. Commercial Observer
Smalls Sliders founder sees big growth potential
Brandon Landry oversaw the growth of Louisiana-based Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to 80 franchised locations and has also turned a popular menu item into a new concept, Smalls Sliders, which has grown to nine locations since launching in 2019. Landry said the concept’s streamlined menu, focus on franchise partners and strong executive team are driving growth […]
Updated rooms at Las Vegas’ Bellagio now open
Bellagio Casino & Resort in Las Vegas is in the midst of a $100 million makeover, with the renovation of the Spa Tower currently underway. The 819 guestrooms and 104 suites are inspired by Italian style and couture and will be unveiled in October. TravelPulse
Melissa & Doug expands into retail with N.Y. flagship
Toy brand Melissa & Doug has opened its first flagship after more than three decades of focusing on wholesale and selling on Amazon. The location in a White Plains, New York mall is designed to inspire interaction with products and salespeople. Retail TouchPoints
84 Lumber continues western expansion
84 Lumber is planning its latest expansion plans with several new stores and a component plant to open in California. The new locations, part of its growing footprint in the west, are comprised of new stores in Stockton, Lancaster and Riverside (site of old Champion Lumber). Plans also include a truss plant in Bakersfield as […]
Fairfield University opens satellite nursing campus in Austin
In the height of the pandemic, nurses worked the front lines of defense against the pandemic. Today, our nation’s healthcare industry faces new challenges with a critical nursing shortage. A report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics cites as many as 194,500 job openings for registered nurses each year over the next decade. Building on […]