500 brands to participate in Simon’s National Outlet Shopping DayThe nation’s premier mall operator will simmer with summer savings beginning June 11. Amazon enters multibillion-dollar fiber optic deal with CorningAmazon is teaming with a leading manufacturer of advanced glass and fiber optic technology to help support data center operations. Abercrombie & Fitch unveils new store design concept in NYC Abercrombie & Fitch has gone big in a retail hotbed. 1-800-Contacts subsidiary teams with Eyebot vision kiosks at Utah malls A direct-to-consumer eyewear platform is launching a new partnership to streamline routine prescription updates. CBL lands Cheesecake Factory and Pop Mart at St. Louis mall Another new restaurant concept to be announced soon at West County Center. Five Below sales soar 32.5%; opening 50 stores in Q2 Five Below reported an impressive first quarter that exceeded top-and bottom-line estimates as it continued its aggressive expansion. Store Expansion News: May update Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in May with store expansion plans and new formats. The self-proclaimed 'better burrito' franchise fans out across the Southeast Barberitos has 45 shops in business and 32 more sold and in development. Citi Trends to open 25 stores, remodel 50; momentum continues in Q1 Citi Trends reported a strong first quarter as sales rose 14.4% amid increased customer demand. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii plots 25-plus new openings in 2026 Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is growing its footprint through traditional and non-traditional formats. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
