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- 2/27/2024
Discount grocer tops list of nation's fastest-growing grocers in 2023
In 2023, the fastest-growing grocers opened 253 stores and added 8.4 million sq. ft. of new space, with one company’s expansion outdistancing all others. - 2/27/2024
TJX posts ‘very strong’ Q4 with growth across all brands — led by Home Goods
The TJX Companies ended the year on a strong note with comp sales growth across all its divisions and full-year sales that topped $50 billion — a record for the company. - 2/26/2024
Consumer confidence falls for first time since November
Consumer confidence declined in February amid uncertainty about the economy and growing concerns about the labor market and the U.S. political environment. - 2/26/2024
SPECS 2024 starts March 10 — show dedicated to physical retail
Register now for Chain Store Age’s 60th annual SPECS Show, March 10-12, at the Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas. - 2/26/2024
Macy’s to close 150 nameplate stores; expand off-mall and luxury formats
Macy’s Inc. unveiled a new strategy that includes a much smaller nameplate footprint and a big bet on its luxury and beauty brands. - 2/25/2024
Chicken Salad Chick targets Midwest, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic for expansion
Chicken Salad Chick is moving into new markets as it continues its aggressive expansion. - 2/25/2024
FTC sues to block Kroger-Albertsons $24.6 billion merger
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history. - 2/25/2024
Numerator Retailer Snapshots: Most U.S. households shop Amazon
Eighty-one percent of U.S. households made a purchase at Amazon in 2023. And Target is not far behind. - 2/25/2024
Dollar General in milestone store opening
Dollar General continues to expand its store footprint across the country. - 2/22/2024
Walmart accelerates employee skills-based training for in-demand jobs
Walmart is doubling down on skills-based training as a pathway for employees’ future success in the company.