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- 6/9/2021
Target raises annual dividend for 50th straight year with big hike
Target Corp. has delivered a higher-than-expected dividend raise. - 6/9/2021
Retail sales to exceed $4.44 trillion in 2021, as NRF revises annual forecast upward
The National Retail Federation has revised one of its most closely watched forecasts upward as consumer spending accelerates. - 6/9/2021
44% of Americans willing to take on debt for post-pandemic spending
Many Americans plan to cut loose with money and treat themselves during the second half of 2021 — even if it means going into debt to do it. - 6/9/2021
GameStop names two former Amazon execs to top roles, including CEO
GameStop Corp. has tapped a former Amazon executive to lead its turnaround as it puts more of an emphasis on its digital operations. - 6/9/2021
Best Buy joins Target, Walmart in closing stores on Thanksgiving Day
It’s still early in the game but retailers’ plans for holiday 2021 are starting to take shape — and they are looking similar to last year. - 6/9/2021
Supply chains struggle to keep up; problems likely to persist
Retail supply chains are working overtime to keep up as consumers return to normal shopping patterns amid increased vaccination rates. - 6/8/2021
Chico’s narrows loss, sales rise 38%; cites ‘extraordinary’ growth at Soma
Chico’s FAS reported first-quarter sales that beat expectations amid a strong performance by its intimates brand, Soma, and improvements at its namesake and White House | Black Market banners. - 6/8/2021
Retailers take four of the top spots — including No. 1 — in annual CX ranking
Retailers made a good showing in an annual ranking of the brands delivering the best customer experience. - 6/8/2021
Energy-efficient Popeyes constructed in under two weeks
Popeyes continues its expansion in Canada with a new location that was built with near-zero construction waste and in record time.