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February 09, 2023

The hottest growing brands in 2023

By Brittney Sherman

Expanding into underserved markets, developing new products in response to changing customer preferences, and keeping value-priced options are why Placer.ai lists these retailers as the top brands to watch in 2023:

Whataburger- 24-hour service captures customers after 9 p.m.

Wawa- convenience store food and customer loyalty at its best

Bob’s Discount Furniture- free coffee and value-priced furniture capitalizes on the shift in owner/occupied residences

Dave & Busters- acquired Main Event Entertainment to effectively “own” the eatertainment market

Hibbett Sports- brick-and-mortar strategy focused on small and mid-size markets with minimal competition

Five Below- the preferred discounter for the teen/tween market

Bootbarn- workwear, everyday wear and fashion as western wear popularity increases

Grocery Outlet- opportunistic buying power

Altar’d State- cozy, chic and affordable workwear for young professionals

Total Wine & More- dominating Midwest expansion

February 08, 2023

Elite Meat Market opens in Morgan Hill

By Brittney Sherman

Carniceria Elite Meat Market opened early February and has already become a premier spot for Morgan Hill meat connoisseurs. This family and minority-owned business specializes in only the highest quality meat (think Wagyu), cheese, and produce. The transformation of the space from the Pink Elephant Bakery into a hip and modern meat counter is truly remarkable. Learn more about the market HERE.

Welcome to Morgan Hill Carniceria Elite Meat Market!

February 06, 2023

The "Show Up Act" receives House support

By Brittney Sherman

In 2020, the rate of federal employees working from home jumped 34 percent resulting in underutilized federal office space particularly in California, Florida, Washington, D.C., and Texas. Legislation putting an end to the pandemic work-from-home option for federal agency employees was passed by the House on February 1. If made into law, federal agencies will have 30-days to return to pre-pandemic telework guidelines which offered little if any remote work options. Once pre-pandemic policies are reinstated, federal agencies are required to submit a report detailing the cost of underutilized office space and the number of employees who relocated out of the country to telework. The hope is that the return of federal employees to the office will support surrounding businesses and increase sales tax revenues, however the “Show Up Act” faces a room full of critics as it enters the Senate.