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- 8/15/2023
Retail sales jump in July amid Prime Day and other special ‘deal days’
After slowing retail growth, sales got a midsummer boost amid multiple promotions by retailers, including Amazon’s Prime Day mega-event. - 8/15/2023
Casey’s to acquire 63 stores from EG America
Casey’s General Stores is expanding its footprint in the South via an acquisition. - 8/14/2023
First Look: Online baby registry giant Babylist opens its first physical store
An online registry that served more than nine million new parents and gift-givers in 2022 has opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar location. - 8/14/2023
Blain’s Farm & Fleet in a first with its new president
Blain’s Farm & Fleet has given one of its senior leaders an additional title. - 8/14/2023
Numerator: Mass retailers win when it comes to back-to-school shopping
The overwhelming majority of shoppers prefer to shop in-store for back-to-school items. - 8/14/2023
Michaels updates logo and tagline
Michaels is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a brand refresh centered around its mission to fuel the joy of creativity. - 8/11/2023
Consumers still spending but growth is slowing
A cooling economy is starting to put a dent in consumer spending. - 8/10/2023
Americana at Brand store hit with flash mob burglary; center owner offers reward
A group of thieves burglarized a high-end designer store at one of the nation’s highest-grossing retail centers. - 8/10/2023
Instacart is first online marketplace to accept SNAP payments in all 50 states
Instacart has reached a key milestone. - 8/10/2023
Ralph Lauren in ‘solid’ Q1; prices continue to rise
Ralph Lauren Corp. reported first-quarter earnings and sales that beat Street estimates amid growth in international markets but weakness at home.