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AMERICAS

THE FAST-GROWING BRAND CONDADO TACOS IS
EXPANDING INTO NEW MARKETS

Condado Tacos, the brand that specialises in build-your-
own-tacos, margaritas and tequilas served in a colourful
and energetic environment has announced locations for
12 new sites it plans to open in 2023. The openings will
bring the company into eight new markets.
“We are thrilled to continue our swift growth plan
and to bring Condado Tacos to new cities across the
US in 2023,” said Chris Artinian, President and CEO,
Condado Tacos.
“We offer craveable tacos, fresh margs and tequilas
all at an amazing value, which we believe is the best
experience you can have for $20, whether you’re dining
in or choosing fast, convenient pick-up or delivery, or
even for our offsite catering,” he continued.
Condado Tacos opened its first location in 2014, in
the Short North area next to Ohio State University in
Columbus, Ohio.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET HAS OPENED ITS SEVENTEENTH STORE IN THE BIG APPLE. THE NATURAL AND ORGANIC FOODS GROCER HAS UNVEILED A 42,000SQ FT LOCATION
- ITS 534TH STORE TO DATE - IN NEW YORK CITY’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT. THE ART DECO-STYLED BUILDING, WHICH DATES BACK TO 1928, ORIGINALLY HOUSED THE IRVING
TRUST COMPANY AND IT HAS NOW BEEN REBORN AS A LUXURY CONDOMINIUM WITH RETAIL SPACE ON THE LOWER LEVEL. THE PRODUCT ASSORTMENT FEATURES MORE
THAN 1,000 LOCAL ITEMS FROM NEW YORK CITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. IT ALSO INCLUDES A FULL-SERVICE COFFEE BAR AND A PREPARED FOODS SECTION WITH A
FOOD HALL FEEL OFFERING HOT AND COLD FOOD BARS, MADE-IN-HOUSE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, SUSHI AND A SELF SERVICE PIZZA STATION.
INTERNATIONAL RETAILER H-E-B SET TO OPEN A NEW
LAUNCHES US STORE MULTI-LEVEL STORE

Indian jewellery retailer and brand Tanishq has opened a two-storey H-E-B is taking the customer experience to the next level at its
showroom in Iselin, New Jersey. The 3,750sq ft showroom features newest location in Austin. The regional grocery powerhouse will
wood and gold embellished displays and fixtures, hardwood flooring open a 97,000sq ft location in Austin on 15 February. The multi-
and plush and wood seats and couches. Recessed lighting highlights a level store will be packed with unique features designed to make
row of gold chandeliers that line the center of the ceiling. it a community gathering place, including a two-storey porch with
The store will complement an e-commerce site that has been views of Lake Austin, a full bar with indoor and outdoor seating
selling jewellery to customers in the United States for over a year, and a coffee shop serving handmade breakfast tacos.
according to the company. In addition, the new H-E-B will house a True Texas BBQ
“We are on a mission to establish Tanishq as a global brand and our restaurant (named best barbecue chain by Texas Monthly) and
retail showroom expansion in the United States is a significant step a SouthFlo Pizza eatery. Structured underground parking allows
in that direction,” said C K Venkataraman, Managing Director at Titan for a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly perimeter. The sidewalks are
Company Limited, the parent company of Tanishq. “Tanishq has been wide to encourage walking to the store. A street-level landscape
balancing the elegance of tradition with the brilliance of modernity softens the building’s impact on the neighbourhood.
for decades and we want to bring it to New Jersey.” Designed by San Antonio-based Lake Flato Architects, H-E-B
Following this launch, the company now plans to open between 20 Lake Austin introduces new design elements that complement
and 30 more stores in North America and the Middle East over the the neighbourhood. The store will also offer a wide range of fresh
next two-to-three years. foods and quality products.

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