Velvet Taco opens in Grapevine early next year, prepares for further DFW expansion in 2023
Velvet Taco has plans to open in Deep Ellum, Rockwall, North Frisco, and Waco in early 2023; and Allen and North Fort Worth in the summer of 2023.

Fazoli’s to make debut in Louisiana and North Texas with new area development deals
Fazoli’s is on track for a record-breaking number of openings in 2023, with 15 currently in the development pipeline.

Dollar General’s new Popshelf stores chase inflation-weary shoppers in the suburbs
Popshelf aims to attract shoppers who make between $50,000 and $125,000.

Sears Hometown files for bankruptcy; to liquidate inventory
The chain, including locations run by independent dealers, has about 121 stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico.

Super Saturday to draw 158 million shoppers
The number is approximately 10 million more than last year’s expected number of shoppers.

November retail sales up 4.5% as consumers stay somewhat resilient
E-commerce rose 7.7% year-over-year.