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- 1/25/2026
Best Buy, Target among companies urging ‘de-escalation of tensions’ in Minnesota
More than 60 companies based in Minnesota have signed an open letter calling for state, local and federal officials to work together “to find real solutions.” - 1/25/2026
Bain & Co.: U.S. retail sales to grow 3.5% in 2026
Retail sales growth will slow in the U.S., U.K., France and Germany in 2026. - 1/25/2026
WHP Global to acquire 50% stake in Lands’ End brand
Lands' End is forming a joint venture with brand management and acquisition company WHP Global in a deal that will provide the apparel brand with $300 million in cash. - 1/25/2026
Bob’s Discount Furniture launches initial public offering
Bob’s Discount Furniture is going public. - 1/22/2026
Ulta Beauty opening its first store in United Arab Emirates
Ulta Beauty is expanding its fledgling Middle East footprint. - 1/22/2026
Ace and Menards lead in overall satisfaction in Market Force home improvement study
Big-box stores are losing ground when it comes to the customer experience. - 1/22/2026
Consumer sentiment rises in January but high prices remain big concern
The mood of Americans improved in January, but remains depressed from a year ago. - 1/22/2026
Done Deal: Authentic Brands finalizes deal to take Guess private
Guess is starting its next chapter with a new majority owner and without the scrutiny of the public markets. - 1/22/2026
Economist Mark Zinder to spotlight trends shaping business at SPECS 2026
Mark Zinder, economist and former national spokesman for global asset management firm Franklin Templeton, will be one of the keynote speakers at Chain Store Age’s SPECS Show, the premier conference for store development and facilities management. The annual event will be held March 8–10, at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Md. - 1/21/2026
Walmart, 7-Eleven among chains installing self-service key duplication kiosks
Walmart is expanding its deployment of self-service, in-store key duplication kiosks that, using computer vision and robotics, are designed to deliver highly accurate key duplication. - 1/21/2026
Survey: Unexpected fees tops list of returns’ pain points
Shoppers expect — and want — returns to be routine, but the reality is sometimes different. - 1/21/2026
Former Nike, HanesBrands execs joining Target's board
Target Corp. is adding two retail industry veterans to its board of directors.