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- 8/26/2024
Lowe’s to end some diversity policies
Lowe’s Companies is the latest company to scrap some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. - 8/25/2024
Former CEO of P.F. Chang’s to head up Red Lobster
Red Lobster has a new chief executive officer — pending court approval. - 8/25/2024
Chick-fil-A opens its first drive-thru restaurant with elevated kitchen
Chick-fil-A is testing an elevated drive-thru restaurant concept with a unique food conveyor system. - 8/25/2024
Batteries Plus offering 'unprecedented' incentives for new franchisees
Batteries Plus is offering an array of new incentives for first-time franchisees as it looks to drive multi-unit expansion. - 8/25/2024
Lidl US signs lease with NYC affordable housing org for Lower East Side store
Lidl US is expanding its presence in New York City via an agreement with a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing. - 8/18/2024
First Look: Digitally-native Asteri Beauty dazzles in brick-and-mortar
A fast-growing, female-founded Middle Eastern luxury beauty brand is expanding in physical retail. - 8/15/2024
Walgreens names chief merchant, head of digital to help turnaround effort
Walgreens has made two leadership appointments to its retail and customer experience team. - 8/15/2024
Shake Shack launches sidewalk robot delivery in Los Angeles
Shake Shack customers in the Los Angeles area may have their next burger delivered via a robot. - 8/15/2024
Retailers rush to get goods in ahead of possible strike at ports
Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports could see a near-record surge this month as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of a potential strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports this fall. - 8/14/2024
Retail sales jump in July as consumers increased their spending
In some unexpected good news for the economy, retail sales bounced back in July and came in above estimates.