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- 9/24/2025
Starbucks to close some stores, cut more jobs in $1B restructuring plan
Starbucks Corp. continues to revamp its U.S. operations as part of its “Back to Starbucks” turnaround strategy under CEO Brian Niccol, who took the reins one year ago. - 9/23/2025
‘Deal’ is key word for holiday season; free shipping, easy returns also key
Inflation and tariffs will drive spending cuts for holiday shoppers this year. - 9/23/2025
Michaels launches in-store shops for party goods, sewing materials
Michaels has stepped up to fill the void left by the departure of Party City and Joann from the retail landscape. - 9/23/2025
Retail seasonal hiring to fall to lowest level since 2009
Retailers may be doing more than less this holiday when it comes to staffing stores and other facilities for the seasonal rush. - 9/22/2025
Office Depot parent company to be acquired in deal valued at $1 billion
Office Depot is going private. - 9/21/2025
Done Deal: C&S Wholesale Grocers completes $1.77B acquisition of SpartanNash
C&S Wholesale Grocers has gained a national distribution footprint via acquisition. - 9/18/2025
Done Deal: Claire’s new owners plan to modernize, revitalize chain
Claire’s is now owned by the same private equity firm that grew Lids into a billion-dollar business. - 9/17/2025
Forever 21 shifts to ‘digital-first;’ seeks U.S. partner for physical stores
Teen apparel brand Forever 21 will live on in the U.S. - 9/17/2025
Coffee shop from ‘Friends’ to open in Times Square
An iconic hangout that had a starring role in a popular television sitcom is opening its second real-life permanent location. - 9/17/2025
NRF: Halloween spending to hit record $13.1B; most popular costumes are…
Concerns about price increases due to tariffs won’t stop consumers from celebrating Halloween this year.