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- 3/15/2026
Saks Global accesses additional $300M in bankruptcy funding
Saks Global’s five-year business plan has won support from a key group. - 3/15/2026
Dollar Tree Q4 sales up 9%, traffic falls; to open 400 stores
Dollar Tree returned to profitability in a strong fourth quarter as its ongoing shift to a multi-price assortment continues to resonate with consumers. - 3/15/2026
Circana: February spending rebounds but higher prices still challenge demand
U.S. consumer spending in February stabilized following January’s weather-driven volatility, with overall retail sales revenue rising 1.3% in February compared to the same period last year, with a 1% decline in unit sales. - 3/12/2026
Walmart to test ‘rapid remodel’ process for faster results
Walmart is rethinking how it remodels its stores. - 3/12/2026
Sleep Number issues 'going concern' warning amid turnaround efforts
Sleep Number Corp.’s debt and liquidity issues may impact its ability to continue operations without “material improvement” in its performance. - 3/12/2026
Cumberland Farms to acquire 54-store Coen Markets
Cumberland Farms is expanding its store footprint by acquiring a rival. - 3/12/2026
Ulta Beauty sales top estimates, earnings miss; mindful of ‘global uncertainty’
Ulta Beauty reported strong sales for its fourth quarter even as its profit fell. - 3/11/2026
Dick’s posts record sales; execs detail Foot Locker store pilot initiative
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and record full-year sales even as its $2.4 billion acquisition of Foot Locker put a big dent in profits. - 3/11/2026
Survey finds that clean restrooms impact consumer spending
Quality restrooms are good for business. - 3/11/2026
The categories expected to drive growth in 2026 include…
Despite the challenging economic environment, consumers are still looking for ways to improve their daily lives at home — and are also looking for ways to inject connection, joy and wellness.