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- 9/25/2025
New tariffs set for furniture, pharmaceuticals and more
President Trump announced an array of new import tariffs set to go into effect on Oct. 1. - 9/25/2025
Target’s holiday plans for toys include kids catalog with QR code, in-store demos
Target Corp. is rolling out a slew of new toys, including hundreds of exclusives, for the holidays, along wit a new catalog. - 9/25/2025
Consumer sentiment falls to four-month low on inflation, unemployment worries
American consumers are growing more pessimistic about the economy amid concerns about higher prices and a softening job market. - 9/25/2025
Costco Q4 tops Street, to open 35 new warehouses; holiday mix to look ‘different’
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported another solid quarter amid strong e-commerce sales, and as it continues to attract new members. - 9/24/2025
Walmart to be first-ever ‘presenting’ partner of famed Spanish soccer match-up
Walmart is doubling down on its investment in the world’s most popular spot as it looks to expand the game’s growing popularity in the United States and engage its multi-cultural U.S. fan base. - 9/24/2025
Spirit Christmas returns for second year with a much bigger footprint
Spirit Halloween is nearly quadrupling the footprint of its Christmas-themed retail store concept for the 2025 holiday season. - 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
JCPenney adds another well-known designer to its fashion lineup
JCPenney continues its efforts to appeal to fashion-minded consumers on a budget.