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- 5/26/2026
Lululemon ends proxy battle with founder; agrees to two of his board nominees
Lululemon has ended its feud with founder Chip Wilson. - 5/25/2026
Walmart launches new supply chain strategy: prepaid consolidation
Walmart is launching a new initiative designed to help get products to shelves and customers faster by simplifying inbound supplier logistics. - 5/25/2026
Shoe Carnival does turnaround on single rebranding strategy
Shoe Carnival Inc. is reversing course. - 5/25/2026
Study: Shoppers still value in-store grocery shopping — here’s why
Despite growing online grocery shopping trends, consumers visit more than five separate grocery store banners on average per month. - 5/25/2026
Survey: Levi’s, Amazon, Walmart, Ralph Lauren among ‘most patriotic’ brands
Four retailers ranked among the top 10 companies in an annual survey of the 100 brands that Americans feel best embody the value of “patriotism. - 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
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.