Latest franchise pact raises chain’s international pipeline to 33
The plant has already created more than 300 jobs
The deal will be used to draw in more home professionals looking for specialty supplies
The grocery chain will also open more stores in North and South Carolina
Over two-thirds of workers say technology is crucial to their job
Preference for in-store shopping has increased since pandemic
Most retailers said they already use AI to understand customer preferences
The secondhand market in the U.S. reached $43 billion last year, $197 billion globally
The apparel department store expects sluggish figures for 2024
The retailer has already opened two warehouses in the city