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retail

TX: SC: Barnes & Noble Continues Brick-and-Mortar Expansion with 3 New Stores

Barnes & Noble is continuing its expansion of brick-and-mortar bookstores, with three new stores in Texas and South Carolina. All of the new location...

technology

IL: Infleqtion to Accelerate Next-Generation Quantum Computing in Illinois

Infleqtion, a global leader in quantum information technologies, announced it will build the first utility-scale, neutral atom quantum computer in Ill...

distribution

CA: Third-Party Global Logistics Company to Lease Warehouse/Distribution Facility in Fontana

Dedeaux Properties has signed a leading global third-party logistics company to a long-term lease for an entire165,000 square-foot warehouse/distribut...

retail

MO: PGA Tour Superstore to Open in St. Louis Area, First in the State

PGA TOUR Superstore, the country's leading destination for golf equipment, accessories and apparel, is set to open its first store in Missouri on Sept...

food

GA: Pilgrim’s to Build Prepared Foods Facility, Creating 630 Jobs in Walker County

Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced that Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million to expand its footprint in Ge...

franchise

OH: IN: TN: FranDevCo Celebrates First Conquer Padel Franchise Deal with Seasoned Multi-Unit Operator

FranDevCo, a national leader in franchise development services, is proud to announce the signing of the first U.S.-based franchise deal for Conquer Pa...

site development

TN: TNECD Awards 6 New Site Development Grants, Totaling More Than $6 Million

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today six new Site Development...

retail

Batteries Plus Charges Into Q3 Following 37 New Franchise Deals Since Start of 2025

Batteries Plus is leveraging significant momentum heading into the second half of the year after signing more than three dozen franchise agreements in...

development

TX: Kilgore Economic Development Corp. Gains Top Business Retention & Expansion Honor for 3rd Year

Kilgore [Texas] Economic Development Corporation set the high bar in June 2024 with its second-in-a-row Award of Excellence from Business Retention an...

manufacturing

NC: Kingsun to Invest Over $80 Million for First US Manufacturing Facility; Will Create Up to 515 Jobs

Zhejiang Kingsun Eco-Pacl Ltd. (Kingsun), a Chinese manufacturer of biodegradable paper tableware, announced it will establish its first U.S. producti...