Dollar General Expands Presence, Marks Milestone With Montana Store Opening

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• Dollar General expands to Montana with the opening of its first store in Columbia Falls, plans for more locations in the state

• Wawa plans to open 60 stores in Ohio and 60 stores in Indiana over the next 8-10 years

• Rite Aid prepares for Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, including 400 to 500 store closures and asset sales

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DG x Hannah Montana

Dollar General Opens First-Ever Store in Montana with Two More Under Development

Hannah Montana: Dollar General has achieved a major milestone in its expansion efforts with the opening of its first store in Montana. With this new location, Dollar General now has stores in all 48 continental U.S. states. The retailer also has plans to open more stores in Montana in the coming months.

Continued growth: Dollar General's expansion into Montana demonstrates its commitment to providing convenient and affordable access to household essentials across the country. The company has experienced success with its replacement tenants in former Sears spaces, projecting higher sales compared to the previous occupant.

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Manifest Destiny: The Company now currently operates 19,488 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX, and PopShelf stores across the United States and Mexico.

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GAS ‘EM UP WAWA

Wawa Plans to Open 60 Stores in Ohio and Indiana by 2024

Expanding presence in Ohio and Indiana: Wawa has already secured more than 16 sites in Ohio and Indiana each. The company is actively seeking potential sites for new stores in these markets and has announced its ambitious plans to open 60 stores in Ohio and 60 locations in Indiana over the next eight to ten years.

Investment and employment opportunities: Each Wawa store will require an investment of approximately $7 million and will employ 140 contractors and local partners during construction. Once opened, each store will employ an average of 35 workers.

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One Thou Wow: The privately held, family and associate-owned Wawa currently operates nearly 1,000 stores across in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C.

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TRAPPIN’ AIN'T EASY

Rite Aid Prepares Bankruptcy Plan, Including 400 to 500 Store Closures and Asset Sales

Store closures and asset sales: Rite Aid plans to close 400 to 500 of its 2,100 stores and potentially sell or transfer remaining operations to creditors. A group of bondholders is pushing for a larger number of store liquidations, and discussions are ongoing.

Bankruptcy to address debt and lawsuits: With over $3.3 billion in long-term debt and facing over 1,000 federal and state-level lawsuits regarding its alleged contribution to the opioid crisis, Rite Aid's anticipated Chapter 11 filing aims to handle its debt load and settle pending legal allegations.

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Drug Dealin’: Rite Aid's bankruptcy plan involves store closures, asset sales, and a focus on resolving debt and legal challenges associated with opioid prescriptions. The struggling chain aims to restructure its operations and position itself for a more sustainable future in a highly competitive pharmacy market.

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• Toys R Us plans to expand with the opening of new stores at airports, cruise ships, and brick-and-mortar locations across the US. The brand, which previously filed for bankruptcy in 2017 and closed all its stores in 2018, made a comeback in 2021 with a flagship store and currently has shops in Macy's department stores.

• Açaí Awakening: OAKBERRY's unique franchise opportunity offers authentic açaí bowls with a visually captivating dining experience. With a focus on simplicity and quality, they have successfully expanded to over 30 countries.

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