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Dollar Tree Sees Surge in Higher-Income Shoppers

Dollar Tree is now drawing in a more affluent crowd than ever, as even higher-income consumers look for ways to cut costs.

Kohl's Closed 27 Stores in 2025. Experts Fear More Closures Amidst Fulfillment Center Shutdowns

Kohl’s Closed 27 Stores in 2025. Experts Fear More Closures Amidst Fulfillment Center Shutdowns

Kohl’s has had a rocky financial year.

What Will Become of Rite Aid's Thrifty Ice Cream Brand Amidst Store Closures

What Will Become of Rite Aid’s Thrifty Ice Cream Brand Amidst Store Closures?

Thrifty Ice Cream is a popular Rite Aid brand.

Wellness products

Are Younger Americans Redefining the Retail Wellness Market?

Wellness products are having a moment. Will younger Americans significantly redefine the retail wellness market to focus on their outsized spend?

Walmart drone delivery service

Walmart Expands Fast, Convenient Drone Delivery to 5 More Cities

Walmart continues to elevate the shopping experience with the rapid growth of this service.

Torrid Storefront

Torrid Shake-Up: Up to 180 Stores Set To Shutter Nationwide

Torrid’s closures will encompass underperforming stores.

Inflation Summer shopping tariffs

US Consumers’ Inflation Anxiety Cools, New York Fed Survey Reveals

U.S. consumers are showing waning anxiety over inflationary pressures.

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OnePay and Synchrony Bring Credit Card Program to Walmart

Walmart customers will have two credit card options through the OnePay app.

Walmart Online WIC

Walmart Ramps up Efforts To Win Over First-Time and Loyal Customers

Walmart is doubling down on its efforts to attract new customers and retain current ones during these uncertain economic times.

Lowe's store in Toronto, Canada.

Lowe’s Has Just Completed One of Its Biggest Billion-Dollar Acquisitions. Here Are the Details

Lowe’s wants to cater more to professionals.

Target DEI Fallout Was 'Manufactured Outrage,' According to New Report

Target DEI Fallout Was ‘Manufactured Outrage,’ According to New Report

The so-called “Target DEI fallout” was, according to a new report, a technological gimmick.

Ross Stores

What Are the Indirect Tariff Impacts on Off-Pricers?

Ross Stores’ move to withdraw guidance for the year has again raised doubts that off-pricers won’t be as spared from the tariff blows as initially hoped. Are you any more or less confident that they are well-positioned to ride out the tariffs?

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Lululemon Delivers Solid Q1 2025 Earnings, Yet Stock Price Plunges Over Tariffs and Other Concerns

Lululemon shares are tumbling fast, despite a relatively solid Q1 2025 earnings report.

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Is Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty Brand Worth $1 Billion?

e.l.f. Beauty last week agreed to acquire Rhode, the skincare and cosmetics line created by fashion model and influencer Hailey Bieber only three years ago, for up to a whopping $1 billion. Does this acquisition make sense for the company?

Five Below

Five Below Merchandise Is Now Eligible for Delivery Via Uber Eats

With Five Below added, now more non-food and retail items can be ordered through the Uber Eats app.

Walmart storefront, OnePay

Walmart Is Adding a Fast-Casual Hot Dog Restaurant to 6 Store Locations

Walmart has partnered with the Wienerschnitzel brand.

Michaels

Michaels Confirms Purchase of JOANN IP, Private Label Brands as It Expands Fabric, Yarn, and Sewing Selection

Craft retailer Michaels has confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of both the intellectual property and private label brands previously held by JOANN.

78 Rite Aid Locations Have Been Purchased by the Grocer, Giant Eagle. Here Are The Details.

78 Rite Aid Locations Have Transferred Prescriptions to Grocer Giant Eagle. Is a Location Near You on the List?

Rite Aid continues to restructure.

Target offers Nintendo Switch 2 gamers even more savings

Target Offers Gamers Exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Experiences

Target is offering gamers exclusive in-store Nintendo Switch 2 experiences as the console officially launches.

Retail Crime, Theft And Shoplifting

Will a Nationwide Crackdown on Organized Retail Crime Significantly Curtail Theft?

A recent nationwide crackdown on organized retail crime has resulted in multiple arrests. Will increased law enforcement scrutiny of this behavior act as a deterrent?

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Tommy Hilfiger Lands Official Apparel Partnership Deal With New Cadillac Formula 1 Team

Tommy Hilfiger is set to partner with Cadillac as the auto brand makes its F1 entry next year.

Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween Cancels Opening Event Due to Supply Chain Delays

Spirit Halloween’s New Jersey opening event has been cancelled. Here’s why.

Dollar General Retail Location. Dollar General is a small box discount retailer.

Will Dollar General Continue To Attract Higher-Income Customers?

Dollar General has attracted an increasing number of middle- and high-income customers. Can it keep this trend going?

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What Should Best Buy’s Tariff Playbook Look Like?

Best Buy lowered its full-year guidance due to tariffs but also laid out a five-point plan to curb further damage. Which step will likely offer the biggest payback?

Father's Day, father and son

Father’s Day Spending To Hit Record High Amid Concerns for Economy: Study

Despite worries surrounding the American economy and the impending tariffs, one study suggests that spending for this Father’s Day will break a record.

Walmart Online WIC

Walmart Shows Significant Price Increases Likely Tied to Tariffs, Despite Trump’s Demand To Maintain Pricing

Walmart is seemingly raising prices as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.

Dollar General

Dollar General Posts Q1 2025 Earnings Report, Stock Soars as a Result

Dollar General share prices are soaring after the retailer released a sunny Q1 2025 earnings report.

automotive repair shop, Monro

Auto Repair Company Monro To Close 145 Stores as Financial Struggles Mount

Car-care company Monro is closing some locations and reportedly already laying off employees.

Costco's Gas Stations Are Making a Huge Change — Here's What Customers Need to Know

Costco’s Gas Stations Are Making a Huge Change — Here’s What Customers Need To Know

Costco gas stations are amongst the most popular due to its affordable prices.

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Sephora Teams up With Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs for Empowering Pride Month Campaign

Sephora has teamed up with Lady Gaga for a pride month campaign featuring her Haus Labs line.

Walmart

Walmart Provides Agentic AI Update, Says Customers Need To ‘Effectively Train Their Agents’

Walmart is further enhancing its agentic AI capabilities to improve logistics and customer service.

Return policies

Shoppers Are Taking Advantage of Flexible Retail Return Policies

Consumer abuse of return policies appears to be growing.

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Meta Reportedly Opening Retail Stores To Sell More Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Meta may be looking to open physical stores to sell its smart glasses and VR headsets.

Costco to Close All US Locations for 24 Hours in May

Costco Posts Q3 2025 Earnings and Revenue Beat, CFO Says Price Increases a ‘Last Resort’

Costco posted a relatively strong Q3 2025 earnings report.

Target Fires 2 Executives Who Supported DEI Causes, Further Adding to Their Sales Woes

Target Fires 2 Executives Who Supported DEI Causes, Further Adding to Sales Woes

Target continues to make clear that DEI is not a priority.

Walmart storefront, OnePay

Where Is Walmart Likely Facing a Tech Skills Gap?

Walmart revealed last week that it’s eliminating about 1,500 jobs across technology functions and U.S. operations. What obvious and less obvious tech skills gaps do you see within retail’s IT and tech departments?

Amazon, Walmart composite

Walmart’s ‘And’ vs. Amazon’s ‘Why’: Which Retailer’s Philosophy Is Better for Business in 2025?

Amazon and Walmart have both enjoyed massive success in retail, but how do their philosophies differ? Which may engender more success in 2025 and beyond?

Secondhand Clothing Store

How Much Will Secondhand Sales Benefit From Trade Conflicts?

The onslaught of tariffs and the closing of the de minimis loophole is expected by many to be a boon to resale platforms and secondhand sales overall, but the gains may face limits. How much of a boost will secondhand selling gain?

David's Bridal Diamonds and Pearls

Has David’s Bridal Delivered What Gen Z Brides Want?

David’s Bridal has opened a new tech-supported concept, “Diamonds & Pearls,” aimed at reaching Gen Z brides seeking luxury without losing affordability. What do you like about the concept?

Retail customer reviews

Will Negative Customer Reviews Linked to Tariff Costs Harm Retail Brands?

Tariffs are beginning to produce (mostly) negative customer reviews. Can these reviews harm retail brands?

Pandora

Does Pandora Have More Room for Growth as It Opens Its First US Flagship Store?

Pandora is slated to open its first U.S. flagship store in Las Vegas. Will it find an even greater foothold in the United States as it expands operations?

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Is Marketing to Bots a Big Deal for Retail’s Future?

With companies building out AI agents that will discover, search, and purchase products for consumers, retailers and brands may be increasingly tweaking their marketing messages to appeal to bots. Will the approaches for targeting algorithms have to differ greatly from those targeting humans?

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​​Why Are People Waiting in So Many Lines?

The ongoing trend of people lining up for viral foodie obsessions continues to baffle editors searching for an explanation behind the longevity of the phenomenon. Where’s the appeal?

Tariffs concept, port container ship

What Tactics Beyond Price Hikes Can Mitigate Tariffs?

According to a survey of supply chain executives by Gartner, renegotiating supplier contracts was the primary supply chain initiative being used to mitigate tariffs. What’s your tariff-mitigation playbook?