REAL ESTATE

Ross Stores opens 18 stores in February and March — more to come
Ross Stores is underway with plans to open 90 new stores this year.
Indoor, open-air malls rebound in February; outlets continue to struggle
Placer.ai’s latest mall data shows that outlet malls are trailing far behind the segment’s pre-COVID baseline.

Urban Value Corner Store opens autonomous stores in luxury buildings

A Dallas-based convenience retailer is bringing kit-built frictionless “micro markets” to select luxury apartment complexes.
BJ’s to open 12 new stores in 2024; will enter new state next year

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings continues to expand into new markets.
Walmart plans to open third milk facility in 2026

Walmart is expanding infrastructure to meet growing consumer milk demand.
REI adds Colorado store to list of 2024 openings

In January, REI detailed plans to open 10 new stores in 2024, including locations in New York, Arizona, Oregon and more.
Aldi plans big expansion through new store openings, conversions

Aldi has announced its most ambitious expansion plans to date as it continues to grow its U.S. footprint coast to coast.
Nordstrom Q4 beats Street; dives deeper into Rack, launching digital marketplace

Nordstrom reported a better-than-expected fourth quarter, helped by surging sales at its off-price Nordstrom Rack banner, called “the growth engine” of the company.
Ross Stores to open 90 new stores in 2024

Ross Stores easily topped expectations for its fourth quarter, but warned that housing, food and gasoline costs continue to put pressure on its customers.
Marco's Pizza continues to expand

Ohio-based pizza chain Marco’s Pizza is planning to grow its presence in Idaho.