Conn’s Opening Pair Of Tampa Stores
Conn’s is entering the Tampa, FL, market with two stores debuting early next month and a distribution center on the way.
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New Winn-Dixie Stores Feature Custom Assortments
With some unique touches included, Southeastern Grocers is launching four new Florida Winn-Dixie stores on November 11 with the completed conversion of three former Earth Fare stores located in Boynton Beach, Jacksonville and Lakewood Ranch and one former Lucky’s Market in Gainesville.
Dollar Tree Opens Two Distribution Centers
Dollar Tree has celebrated the grand opening of its 25th U.S. distribution center in Rosenberg, Texas, with a small ceremony. The company also recently started shipping product from its 26th U.S. facility in Ocala, Florida.
Amazon To Open Fulfillment Center In Tampa Bay Area
Amazon plans to launch a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Temple Terrace, Florida. The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create 750 new, full-time jobs.
Arizona Expansion Will Help Lift Aldi Past 2,000 U.S. Stores
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Bed Bath & Beyond Plans More Layoffs
As the company continues to adjust its organization, Bed Bath & Beyond plans to lay off additional workers, according to declarations filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
J.C. Penney Reopening Stores In Texas, Florida, Ohio, Indiana
Today, May 20, J.C. Penney has reopened 34 Texas stores, 12 Florida stores, 11 Ohio stores, and seven Indiana stores bringing the total it has operating to 153 after temporarily closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CVS Opening Nine Tampa HealthHub Locations
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Amazon Plans New Fulfillment Center In Florida
Amazon plans to open a fulfillment center in Auburndale, Florida. When the site opens, Amazon will create more than 500 new, full-time jobs for the facility, according to the company.
Dollar General Celebrates Opening Of 16,000th Store
Dollar General has celebrated the grand opening of its 16,000th store in Panama City, Florida. The company celebrated the milestone with a community celebration and donations to two local elementary schools at its new store, which will serve Gulf Coast residents still rebuilding from Hurricane Michael in October 2018.
Conn’s Expanding Into Florida Market
Conn’s is continuing to expand, entering into its 15th state with a 413,000-square-foot logistics distribution center in Lakeland, FL, which is scheduled to open in August 2020 as the retailer opens stores in the state.
BJ’s Opens New Florida Store Location
BJ’s Wholesale Club continues to expand with the recent opening of its newest club in Clearwater, FL.
IHA Teams With Good360 For Hurricane Michael Relief
Regions of the country impacted by Hurricane Michael can receive assistance from Good360, the charity the International Housewares Association has partnered with to provide hurricane victims with home goods products as they rebuild their lives and homes. Last month, IHA partnered with Good360 to help the Carolinas recover from Hurricane Florence.
Publix To Expand Lakeland Headquarters
Publix plans to expand its headquarters in Lakeland, FL, and add 700 additional jobs by the end of 2027.
Ikea To Open Customer Distribution Center
Ikea has leased additional warehouse space in Lakeland, FL, to serve as a customer distribution center supporting the Tampa, Orlando and Miami markets.
Publix Purchases Florida Safeway Stores
Publix has entered into an agreement to purchase three Florida stores from Safeway.
Ross Readies New Store Openings
Ross Dress for Less will open a new namesake store in Cooper City on July 21.
Walgreens Takes New Retail Approach With Pilot Program
As part of a pilot program at 17 Gainesville, Florida, area stores, Walgreens is bringing together new approaches to pricing and promotions, product selection, the shopping experience and strategic collaborations to bring new services to customers.
Walmart Investing $200M In Florida Store Openings, Remodels
Walmart will invest an estimated $200 million over the next year in Florida with the retailer planning new store openings and remodels of more than 40 locations in the Sunshine State.
Ross Debuts First Chicago DD’s Discounts
The DD’s Discounts division of Ross Dress for Less has opened its first two stores in the Chicago area.