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Lidl US continues to grow its footprint in New York City.

Walmart leads annual ranking of top 50 global retailers

Two U.S.-based retail giants took the top spots in an annual ranking of the top 50 global retailers.

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Luxury fashion losing steam, according to YouGov data

After a strong year in 2024, American interest in luxury fashion is cooling off.
Redevelopment planned for former Saks Fifth Avenue space at The Esplanade

Big changes are coming to the space that formerly housed the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Palm Beach, Fla.
Sprouts, Natural Grocers see visits increase to start 2025

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Consumer sentiment continues to fall amid elevated inflation, tariff concerns

U.S. consumer sentiment declined for the fourth-straight month in April to its lowest reading since July 2022 amid intensifying unease about economic policy developments and inflation.
T&T Supermarket to open first SoCal store in 2026

T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery retailer in Canada, is planning to soon enter a major market.
Restaurant industry gained momentum in March after slow start to year

The restaurant industry showed promising signs of recovery in March.
Dollar Tree to rebuild Oklahoma distribution center damaged by tornado

Dollar Tree is bringing back 400 jobs to Oklahoma.
Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all remaining stores; sets closing date

Hudson’s Bay Company’s efforts to stay in business appear increasingly unlikely to pan out.
DSW debuts in-store shoe protection kiosks

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is launching a new partnership that allows customers to protect their newly-purchased footwear.

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Walmart leads annual ranking of top 50 global retailers

Register now for CSA webinar: Aligning Assortment to Demand with AI

Survey: Consumers admit to taking advantage of return policies

Luxury fashion losing steam, according to YouGov data

Redevelopment planned for former Saks Fifth Avenue space at The Esplanade

Sprouts, Natural Grocers see visits increase to start 2025

Consumer sentiment continues to fall amid elevated inflation, tariff concerns

T&T Supermarket to open first SoCal store in 2026

Restaurant industry gained momentum in March after slow start to year

Dollar Tree to rebuild Oklahoma distribution center damaged by tornado

Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all remaining stores; sets closing date

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