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sports16 days ago•2 min saved

UFL Expands to Utah and Oklahoma City for 2028 Season

The United Football League (UFL) announced Wednesday that it will add franchises in Utah and Oklahoma City for the 2028 season, expanding the league to 10 teams. The Utah team will play home games at America First Field in Sandy, partnering with the Larry H. Miller Co. The league also confirmed that teams in Colorado Springs and Rhode Island will begin play in 2027, while current franchises in Houston and Birmingham will relocate to those cities. UFL president Russ Brandon cited strong fan support and venue quality as key factors for the Utah selection, though the team name and branding remain undecided.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#america-first-field #expansion #oklahoma-city

business21 days ago•23 min saved

KSE to spend $135M on Ball Arena renovation, expanding east lobby and amenities

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced a $135 million renovation of Ball Arena in Denver, featuring a 30,000-square-foot east lobby expansion enclosed by a glass façade, more entrances and escalators, a larger team store, a 34,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza, three new clubs with access to reserved seating, and upgrades to luxury suites; construction is planned for 2027–2028 in phases, while River Mile redevelopment is temporarily deprioritized.

via The Denver Post|

#ball-arena #business #denver

business22 days ago•27 min saved

Power-grid protection leader SEL expands to Nampa with 250 jobs and $150M investment

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a Pullman-based power-grid protection technology maker, announced a 103,000-square-foot facility in Nampa that will create about 250 manufacturing jobs as part of a total investment exceeding $150 million; the project, which includes the building purchase and equipment, is expected to be operational in 2027 and complements SEL’s Boise expansion.

via Boise Dev|

#business #expansion #jobs

sports22 days ago•4 min saved

Record-Breaking Bids Push NBA Expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle

The NBA is moving toward adding two expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, with bids reportedly near $7 billion for Seattle and potentially over $10 billion for Las Vegas, as the league accelerates the process with a target start in the 2028-29 season; final approval and timing remain uncertain.

via New York Post|

#bids #expansion #las-vegas

sports23 days ago•4 min saved

Silver Signals Expansion Pace as Clippers Sanctions Draw Scrutiny

NBA commissioner Adam Silver defended the Los Angeles Clippers' penalties for Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention at the Board of Governors meeting and outlined progress on expansion (Las Vegas and Seattle), NBA Europe, and Portland arena negotiations, emphasizing deterrence of future violations while balancing fan impact.

via NBA.com|

#adam-silver #board-of-governors #expansion

business23 days ago•4 min saved

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Rolls Out Bright New Brand Ahead of Rapid Expansion

Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled a brighter, palm-frond branding and a unified packaging design as it pursues rapid growth under Blackstone, aiming to exceed 1,800 locations by year-end and expand internationally. The company has consolidated its marketing budget into an $80 million fund, grown its loyalty program to 13 million members, and is rolling out a redesigned mobile app and website and testing self-order kiosks to drive repeat business. Most revenue comes from franchising; net income in fiscal 2025 was $115.4 million on $131.4 million in revenue. No IPO is planned for now, with growth opportunities strongest in the West and Midwest amid wellness-driven demand for beverages.

via CNBC|

#branding #business #expansion

sports23 days ago•9 min saved

Seattle Remains in NBA Expansion Talk as Vegas Bids Accelerate

NBA expansion discussions are currently focused on Las Vegas due to arena uncertainties, but Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena could host an NBA team with minor upgrades. Commissioner Adam Silver said Seattle is ready in comparison to Vegas if the league moves quickly, while Vegas bids proceed at a faster pace with an eye toward a 2028-29 start. Early estimates place Vegas at roughly $10 billion and Seattle around $7 billion, with a final vote on adding two teams likely after bids are reviewed to reach 32 teams.

via Seattle Sports|

#climate-pledge-arena #expansion #las-vegas

business29 days ago•3 min saved

Costco Plans 14 New North American Warehouses Amid Aggressive Expansion

Costco will add 14 new warehouses across the U.S. and Canada by year-end, with five openings in October in Missouri, Texas, New York, Kansas and California, and nine more in November including four in Canada (Northeast Edmonton and Lloydminster in Alberta; East Windsor and Wasaga Beach in Ontario). The U.S. sites include Idaho, California, Arizona, Virginia and Wisconsin, with at least one relocation in Newport News. Rhode Island, West Virginia and Wyoming aren’t included this round. CEO Ron Vachris has said the company aims to open 30+ warehouses annually worldwide over the next 5–10 years, with potential moves into Mexico, Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

via New York Post|

#business #costco #expansion

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Second Bid Emerges for Seattle NBA Return, Plans Marysville Arena

A second bidder, BlackSun Private Equity and the Tulalip Tribes, proposes an NBA expansion team for Seattle with an arena and entertainment district on tribal land in Marysville (about 35 miles away). The bid accompanies One Roof Sports and Entertainment as the first bidder, and the NBA plans to decide Seattle and Las Vegas expansion bids by year-end, with bids expected around $7 billion or more.

via NBC Sports|

#arena #expansion #marysville

sports1 month ago•409 min saved

Engelbert to retire as WNBA commissioner after seven-year growth run

Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner at year’s end after seven years that included massive growth (new billion-dollar TV deals and revenue-sharing under a new CBA), a plan to expand the league to 18 teams by 2030, and rising viewership, but also ongoing tensions with players over leadership and officiating; she helped guide the league through the COVID-19 bubble season and oversaw a Caitlin Clark-era surge in popularity.

via NBC News|

#cathy-engelbert #expansion #retirement

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Waymo Expands Public Robotaxi Footprint to 3 More Cities, Now 14 Across U.S.

Waymo opened its driverless ride-hailing service to the general public in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, bringing its total to 14 U.S. cities. Thousands on waitlists will be admitted gradually as the Zeekr-built minivan with the next-gen Waymo Driver goes into service. Waymo touts a strong safety record (roughly 94% fewer serious-injury crashes vs. human drivers) and has expanded coverage to over 1,400 square miles, with California approval to operate in 18 counties. The Tampa launch pits Waymo against Tesla’s robotaxi efforts in the same market, illustrating the competitive landscape as Waymo scales toward its goal of 1 million paid rides per week by year-end.

via Electrek|

#autonomous-vehicles #expansion #ride-hailing

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Koepka to join TGL's Motor City Golf Club in 2027 indoor-league expansion

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will join TGL's Motor City Golf Club as part of the indoor golf league's 2027 expansion, increasing the circuit to seven teams. Koepka praised the league's energy and pace and said he looks forward to competing for Detroit-backed Motor City, whose ownership group has Detroit roots; the 2027 schedule has not yet been released.

via PGA Tour|

#brooks-koepka #expansion #indoor-golf

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Buc-ee’s bets on conservative states as it widens its footprint

Buc-ee’s is continuing its rapid expansion, opening its 58th store in Benton, Arkansas, and signaling more locations in Louisiana, Kansas and Wisconsin by 2027, with additional sites planned through 2029, as CEO Arch Aplin III praises ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states with strong workforces; the chain has faced trademark lawsuits over its beaver logo, including a case against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Ohio, and recent media coverage of its growth.

via USA Today|

#arkansas #buc-ees #business

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Dallas lands Morgan Stanley expansion as Wall Street shifts from NYC

Morgan Stanley will relocate up to 4,800 jobs to Dallas by 2031 and erect a $1.3 billion, 709,000-square-foot skyscraper, after Dallas approved incentives—reflecting a broader move of Wall Street operations from New York to Texas.

via New York Post|

#business #dallas #expansion

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Amazon targets 500 U.S. cities and towns for drone deliveries by 2026

Amazon plans to expand Prime Air to roughly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, launching in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, Syracuse, and Boise this year; each site covers about 175 square miles with half-hour to one-hour deliveries, supplementing existing operations in 10 cities. The push comes amid rival drone programs from Walmart, Wing, Zipline and DoorDash, with concerns over noise, privacy, and safety after several Amazon incidents; drones carry about five pounds, face weather limits, and rely on onboard sensors with no live video feed, and the FAA's oversight will shape future expansion.

via Ars Technica|

#amazon-prime-air #drone-delivery #expansion