Tractor Supply hikes store expansion goal; 90 new locations on tap for 2025

Tractor Supply Company has set ambitious long-term financial targets and store expansion goals as part of its Life Out Here 2030 strategy. It also plans to expand into the business-to-business market and scale a retail media network.

Tractor Supply has set a long-term target of 3,000 stores.

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Alibaba launches AI design tool for U.S. sellers

U.S. retailers selling goods on the Alibaba e-commerce platform have a new solution designed to streamline photography and design with AI.

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NRF: 2024 retail returns to total $890 billion

Returns continue to pose a significant — and costly — problem for the retail industry.

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Consumer sentiment rises in December, but so do inflation concerns

Consumer sentiment in early December rose for the fifth consecutive month.

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Black Friday kicks off surge in phishing attacks on consumers

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Target sets sales records with exclusive Taylor Swift holiday offers

Target Corp. is reaping the benefits of aligning itself with one of the biggest pop culture figures in the world.
Conditions shaping up for successful holiday season, says NRF chief economist

Strong results during the third quarter and continued growth in key economic data since then have set the stage for a solid holiday season.
Circle K to open three Midwest distribution centers

Circle K has signed lease agreements for three distribution centers in three different Midwestern states.
Ulta Beauty Q3 earnings, sales top Street; raises full-year outlook

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Lululemon reports solid Q3 fueled by strong international growth

Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and revenue and raised its guidance as surging sales overseas made up for weaker results at home, where comp sales fell 2%.
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon drives successful Black Friday week for retail

A strategic promotional move by Amazon helped produce significant overall growth during the Black Friday – Cyber Monday period.
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Tractor Supply hikes store expansion goal; 90 new locations on tap for 2025

Alibaba launches AI design tool for U.S. sellers

NRF: 2024 retail returns to total $890 billion

Consumer sentiment rises in December, but so do inflation concerns

JCPenney is American’s favorite department store in USA Today poll

The Retail Imperative: Thriving in a World of Infinite Choice

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Black Friday kicks off surge in phishing attacks on consumers

Target sets sales records with exclusive Taylor Swift holiday offers

Conditions shaping up for successful holiday season, says NRF chief economist

Circle K to open three Midwest distribution centers

Ulta Beauty Q3 earnings, sales top Street; raises full-year outlook

Lululemon reports solid Q3 fueled by strong international growth

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon drives successful Black Friday week for retail

Best Buy automates, expands distribution network for holidays

2025 – A look ahead to the year in retail tech

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Tractor Supply hikes store expansion goal; 90 new locations on tap for 2025

Alibaba launches AI design tool for U.S. sellers

NRF: 2024 retail returns to total $890 billion

Consumer sentiment rises in December, but so do inflation concerns

JCPenney is American’s favorite department store in USA Today poll

Black Friday kicks off surge in phishing attacks on consumers

Target sets sales records with exclusive Taylor Swift holiday offers

Conditions shaping up for successful holiday season, says NRF chief economist

Circle K to open three Midwest distribution centers

Ulta Beauty Q3 earnings, sales top Street; raises full-year outlook

Lululemon reports solid Q3 fueled by strong international growth

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon drives successful Black Friday week for retail

Best Buy automates, expands distribution network for holidays

2025 – A look ahead to the year in retail tech