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- 4/16/2025
The Vitamin Shoppe to be acquired by private equity
Health and wellness retailer The Vitamin Shoppe is getting new owners. - 4/15/2025
Michaels looks to fill void left by Party City; expands balloons, party supplies
In the wake of the demise of Party City, Michaels is positioning itself as a one-stop destination for all things parties related. - 4/15/2025
Total retail sales rise 1.4% in March as consumers rush to beat tariffs
Consumer spending was stronger than expected in March, fueled by surging auto-related sales as consumers looked to get ahead of potential tariff-related price increases. - 4/15/2025
Spending at U.S. clothing and accessories stores down in 2025
Consumers are reining in their spending when it comes to apparel and accessories, with the sector the worst performing major category so far this year. - 4/14/2025
Albertsons tops Street amid strong pharmacy growth; new CEO takes over on May 1
Albertsons Companies reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for its fourth quarter but a disappointing outlook as the company readies for a change in leadership. - 4/14/2025
Lowe’s bets big on home improvement professionals with $1.32 billion acquisition
Lowe's Companies is expanding its professional contractor (Pro) offerings into a new distribution channel. - 4/13/2025
Starbucks updates store employees' dress code for 'consistency'
Starbucks Corp. wants to keep things simple — and uniform — when it comes to what its store employees wear on the job. - 4/13/2025
Canada’s Frank And Oak shutting down U.S. operations as part of liquidation
Frank And Oak will close the majority of its stores in Canada by May 7 as it seeks a buyer amid its court-supervised restructuring process - 4/13/2025
Construction materials costs rise in March
The price of construction materials rose for the third consecutive month in March. - 4/13/2025
Ikea expanding in Texas with three smaller-format locations
Ikea is targeting the Lone Star State for expansion. - 4/13/2025
NRF: March sales see ‘moderate’ gain as consumers stock up before tariffs
Retail sales inched up in March after two straight months of declines, but gains remained moderate amid consumer concerns about rising tariffs. - 4/10/2025
First Look: Princess Polly continues U.S. expansion with NYC flagship
Gen Z fave Princess Polly has made her Big Apple debut.