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- 2/19/2026
Restaurant/entertainment veteran takes top job at Topgolf
Topgolf has new majority owners and a new CEO. - 2/18/2026
Wayfair narrows Q4 loss; notches first annual sales gain since 2020
Wayfair Inc. ended its fiscal year on a strong note, capping off a “tremendous year” that saw it return to annual revenue growth amid rising order volumes and strong repeat customer sales. - 2/18/2026
Canada’s Aritzia acquires iconic LA brand Fred Segal
Aritzia continues to move on its long-term strategy to expand in the U.S. - 2/18/2026
Walmart reports strong Q4 as e-commerce surges; fashion a 'bright spot'
Walmart reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that came in just ahead of analysts' estimates amid big e-commerce gains and as it continues to attract higher-income customers. - 2/17/2026
Army & Air Force Exchange Service names its next CEO
The Department of War's largest retailer, which is also the 51st largest U.S. retailer, is getting a new leader. - 2/17/2026
Ace Hardware ends year on upbeat note
Ace Hardware Corp. reported record revenue for its fourth quarter and full year. - 2/17/2026
CoStar: U.S. retail vacancy expected to rise ‘minimally’ in first half of 2026
Though receding, store closures are expected to increase in the first half of 2026 as the bifurcated retail sales environment pushes certain tenants to trim locations. - 2/17/2026
Lowe’s launches ‘Bucket List’ initiative for community revitalization projects
Lowe’s has launched a nationwide call for communities to nominate renovation projects that improve nonprofit, municipal and community spaces. - 2/17/2026
Study: Consumers delay big-ticket home purchases; investing in repairs, upkeep
Consumers shifted spending from big-ticket home purchases to smaller-ticket items and repairs in 2025 in a trend that is expected to continue in 2026. - 2/16/2026
Trader Joe’s opening seven stores ‘soon’ — here are the locations
Trader Joe’s continues to expand its footprint nationwide. - 2/16/2026
Inviting feedback, Burger King president gives his phone number to customers
Burger King is putting its president on the line. - 2/16/2026
Kohl’s unveils $10 and under in-store ‘Deal Bar'
Kohl’s Corp. has launched a new in-store initiative for deal-minded shoppers.