Store Expansion News: July update

Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in July with store expansions and new formats. 

Here are the major stories as reported by Chain Store Age, starting with the most recent.

  • Wayfair to bring large-format store concept to Denver The online home furnishings giant will open its next large-format retail location at The Shops at Northfield in Denver, in late 2026. Spanning two floors, the approximately 140,000-sq.-ft. store will showcase Wayfair’s vast assortment, including “Verified” items, a program that spotlights the brand’s “most-trusted” products.
  • First Look: Martha Stewart launches first-ever stores The world’s first Martha Stewart store has opened at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai, followed by a second location at the Dubai Hills Mall. The stores are operated through Marquee Brands, which acquired the Martha Stewart brand of home furnishings and other branded products and media in 2019.
  • PopUp Bagels hits 300 store agreements The East Coast chain says it has officially signed deals for 300 franchise locations, setting up expansion in 10 states. PopUp Bagels says its goal is to reach 100 open locations by the end of 2027.
  • Trader Joe’s has 25-plus stores ‘opening soon’ The popular grocer, which operates in 43 states and the District of Columbia, keeps a running list on its website of its upcoming locations, with the list updated on a regular basis. Recent Trader Joe’s openings include Northridge Calif., Sherman Oaks, Calif. and Westminister, Colo., with plans for expansion in New York, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah and more.
  • Nordstrom Rack adds eight new stores to 2026 lineup The department store retailer, which in May closed on its deal to go private, is on track to open 21 Nordstrom Rack stores this year. It expects to open roughly the same amount in 2026, and has already announced a handful of openings, including a 30,000-sq.-ft. store at Turkey Creek in Knoxville, Tenn., and a 27,000-sq.-ft. store at Sarasota Pavilion in Sarasota, Fla.

Store Expansion News: July update | Chain Store Age

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