Panera Bread targets growth in urban markets with new digitally driven formats
The company is expanding into urban markets and non-traditional settings with a streamlined store model.

With digital now accounting for 50% of its total sales, the fast-casual brand is rolling out two new digitally driven formats. The formats include the new Panera To Go concept, which, following a successful test in Chicago earlier this year, will open in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood in December.

At approximately 1,000 sq. ft., Panera To Go is designed for off-premise dining, with no dine-in seating. The space is dedicated to pick-up and delivery shelves where customers and delivery drivers can easily pick up orders.

Amazon bringing palm-scanning technology to Whole Foods checkout lines to Dallas
Two Whole Foods Market locations in the Irving and Highland Village are the first stores in the Dallas area to offer the Amazon One system that allows customers the option to use their palm to pay for purchases.

H-E-B Confirms New Store in Southern Dallas
H-E-B acquired the property, near Highway 67 and just south of Interstate 20, earlier this year. It includes a shuttered Albertson’s space. The site is about 12 miles south of downtown Dallas

Lowe’s sells Canadian business to Sycamore Partners for $400M
Lowe’s Canadian business operates 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores under various banners.

AMC’s Entertainment Earnings Report
The company’s revenue increased 27% to $968.4 million, but the company’s net loss widened slightly to $226.9 million.

Wendy’s Earnings Report
The company’s global same-store sales increased 6.9%, more than double from this time last year.