July 20, 2020

Due to COVID-19, many retailers have had to develop creative ideas to sell their excess merchandise while anticipating new customer spending preferences. A new retail brand, Shield Pals, sprung up solely because of the need for face shields, masks and hand sanitizer, and the store is successfully taking up vacant mall space. American Eagle Outfitters More

Many Mexican restaurants, especially the fast-casual and drive-thru establishments, are thriving with expansion. Mexican food is especially attractive in today’s uncertain economic climate as its food is traditionally at a cheaper price point and is already set up for easy to-go orders. Many Mexican restaurant chains are providing options attractive to the younger millennial crowd More

Wolfnights Preferred Sq. Footage: 1,000-2,500 s.f. Anticipated Openings: 1,000 (over 10 years) The popular New York City-based gourmet wrap sandwich chain is preparing for rapid nationwide franchise expansion with plans to open more than 1,000 new locations over the next 10 years. Watch for Wolfnights to add new units in New York, New Jersey and More