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- 2/25/2025
TJX maintains momentum in Q4 with gains across divisions; to open 90 U.S. stores
TJX Companies ended the year on a strong note, with earnings and sales well above expectations as customers bought more goods across all its store banners. - 2/24/2025
Consumer confidence down sharply in February
Consumer confidence in February registered the biggest monthly decline since August 2021 amid growing inflation and job market fears. - 2/24/2025
Harry Potter to open up shop on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
An immersive store filled with all sorts of wizarding attractions is set to open in Chicago this spring. - 2/24/2025
Parent of Bed, Bath & Beyond narrows loss; finalizes Buy Buy Baby acquisition
Beyond Inc. cut its loss by half during the fourth quarter even as its sales continued to fall. - 2/24/2025
Home Depot Q4 earnings, sales top estimates; to open 13 stores
The Home Depot reported a strong quarter that included its first same-store increase in eight quarters, but issued soft guidance as consumers continue to hold back on large remodeling projects. - 2/23/2025
Starbucks laying off 1,100 corporate employees; eliminating these 13 beverages…
Starbucks Corp. is streamlining its corporate organization as its new CEO works to revive the chain’s lackluster performance and focus on the customer experience. - 2/23/2025
Joann going out business, to close all stores nationwide
Joann will wind down operations after 82 years in business. - 2/20/2025
Scheels to expand in Wisconsin
Scheels is expanding its footprint in collaboration with Brookfield Properties. - 2/20/2025
Consumer sentiment falls nearly 10% as concerns about inflation, tariffs escalate
The new year has seen the mood of U.S. consumers turn sour over rising concerns about inflation, tariffs and unemployment. - 2/20/2025
Study: One-in-five Americans are ‘doom spending’
Rising anxiety over potential price hikes due to tariffs and another pandemic is causing some consumers to purchase more items than usual.