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- 5/21/2026
Madewell expanding in these locations...
Madewell is growing its footprint with three new store openings. - 5/21/2026
Urban Outfitters notches record quarter; to open 54 stores this year
Urban Outfitters Inc. reported record first-quarter earnings and sales, with increases across all its divisions. - 5/21/2026
Consumer sentiment falls to record low as gas prices, inflation worries rise
Consumer sentiment fell for the third straight month in May as supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to lift gasoline prices. - 5/21/2026
Lululemon opens its first store in Greece
Lululemon continues to expand its footprint in Europe through its franchise partnership with Amsterdam-based Arion Retail Group. - 5/21/2026
BJ’s sales climb 10%; to open five new clubs — here’s where
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings got off to a good start in 2026, helped by strong growth in membership fees and e-commerce, and expansion into new markets, including Texas. - 5/20/2026
Ross Stores sales surge 21%; to open about 110 new stores in 2026
Ross Stores reported first-quarter earnings and sales that “significantly” exceeded guidance as it cited broad-based strength across its business. - 5/20/2026
Trader Joe’s opening 25 new stores — here are the locations
Trader Joe’s continues to expand its footprint across the country. - 5/20/2026
Chain Store Age to close on Memorial Day
The offices of Chain Store Age will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen and resume publishing our our daily newsletter, Daybreaker, on Tuesday, May 30. - 5/20/2026
Williams-Sonoma posts Q1 sales gains across brands; 2026 off to ‘strong start’
Williams-Sonoma Inc. outperformed on its top and bottom lines during the first quarter amid a strong performance by all its brands, with West Elm leading the charge. - 5/20/2026
Authentic Brands Group to acquire Lee in up to $1 billion deal
Authentic Brands Group is adding a century-old brand to its portfolio. - 5/20/2026
Walmart sales up 7.3%; sounds warning about fuel costs
Walmart Inc. reported strong revenue growth for its first quarter, fueled in part by soaring e-commerce sales and continued growth in its advertising business. - 5/19/2026
Lowe's sales rise 10.3% despite 'challenging" housing market
Lowe's Companies reported strong first-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.