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Birkenstock Steps Up Japan Play with Flagship Osaka Store
Birkenstock, a Germany-based footwear brand known for its ergonomically designed sandals, shoes and foot care products built around its signature contoured cork footbed, has...
Burberry Flags Asia Opportunity Amid Rising Competition, CFO Says
Burberry is doubling down on Asia as a long-term growth engine, even as competition in the region intensifies, according to its Chief Financial Officer.
Speaking...
Gap Inc. Accelerates Old Navy Reinvention with Christopher John Rogers Collaboration
As Gap Inc. pushes a broader reinvention across its portfolio, Old Navy has launched its latest designer collaboration with Christopher John Rogers, with Zac...
Dovida Acquires A Place At Home, Enters U.S. with 50+ Unit Network
Global home care provider Dovida has acquired U.S.-based franchise system A Place At Home, marking its entry into the United States and significantly expanding...
BrightStar Care Founder Bets $6M on Clementine’s Ice Cream Franchise Push
Shelly Sun Berkowitz, founder of BrightStar Care, has made a strategic move into food franchising, leading a $6 million investment in Clementine’s Ice Cream...
GoTo Foods Bolsters Growth Playbook with Twin Leadership Appointments
Atlanta-based GoTo Foods has strengthened its leadership team with two key executive appointments aimed at accelerating digital capabilities and franchise expansion.
The company has named...
Williams-Sonoma Elevates Aujsha Taylor to Lead Rejuvenation
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has promoted Aujsha Taylor to President of its premium lighting and hardware brand Rejuvenation, as the company continues to strengthen leadership across...
David’s Bridal Pushes into AI Retail, Enables Shopping via ChatGPT and Copilot
U.S based bridal retailer David’s Bridal has rolled out a new AI-driven shopping experience by integrating its product assortment directly into ChatGPT and Microsoft...
Pure Green Expands West Coast Footprint with Orange County Debut
Pure Green has announced its latest expansion into Orange County, California, marking another step in the brand’s ongoing U.S. growth strategy and its push...
Texas Chicken Seals China Entry with 600-Store Franchise Deal
Texas Chicken, operated globally as Church’s Texas Chicken, is entering China with a landmark franchise agreement to develop 600 or more restaurants, marking its...
Dave’s Hot Chicken Delivers Biggest Single-Day Opening with Eight New Units
Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened a record eight restaurants in a single day, marking one of the most aggressive single-day expansion moves in the...
Flynn Group Makes Largest Planet Fitness Bet with 98-Club Grand Fitness Acquisition
Flynn Group has significantly expanded its presence in the fitness franchising space, acquiring Grand Fitness Partners in what marks its biggest move in the...
Denny’s Brings Back Christopher Bode to Steer Two-Year Revival Plan
Denny’s, the US-based diner chain credited with popularising the 24/7 full-service restaurant format, has appointed Christopher Bode as its new President and Chief Executive...
Domino’s China Accelerates Growth, Eyes 350 New Openings in 2026
Domino’s Pizza China, operated by DPC Dash Ltd, is set to significantly scale its footprint with plans to open approximately 350 net new stores...
H&M Struggles to Sell Turnaround Story as Weak Sales Persist Despite Profit Gains
H&M is facing continued investor scepticism over its turnaround strategy, as improving profitability and operational efficiencies fail to translate into sustained sales growth amid...
