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- 2/7/2025
Aldi sells Winn-Dixie, Harveys stores to private investor group
A consortium of private investors has acquired Southeastern Grocers (SEG) and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from Aldi U.S. - 2/6/2025
Skechers to open 180 to 200 stores worldwide in 2025
Skechers U.S.A. wrapped up 2024 with a strong holiday season and record annual sales, but offered disappointing full-year sales guidance amid concerns about higher tariffs on goods from China. - 2/6/2025
Consumer sentiment declines to seven-month low amid high-inflation worries
U.S. consumers are growing less confident as they worry that high inflation will make a comeback this year. - 2/6/2025
Consumers to buy less, buy more pre-owned to deal with tariff-related price hikes
Many consumers already have a strategy as to how they will cope with expected price hikes due to new tariffs. - 2/6/2025
Jelly Roll is latest celebrity to open restaurant in Nashville
A new venue has opened its doors in Nashville — and it’s the first celebrity-backed concept from a Music City native. - 2/5/2025
Amazon Q4 net sales jump 10% to $187.8 billion
Amazon reported a strong holiday quarter, but gave disappointing guidance for its current period. - 2/5/2025
Kirkland’s finalizes deal that will return Bed Bath & Beyond to physical retail
Kirkland’s Inc. has finalized its $25 million investment from Beyond, parent company of Bed, Bath & Beyond, Overstock and Zulily. - 2/5/2025
Ralph Lauren reports strong holiday quarter, lifts outlook
Ralph Lauren Corp. maintained momentum during its third quarter as it once again reported better-than-expected earnings and sales. - 2/5/2025
Tapestry lifts outlook as Coach soars in Q2
Luxury retailer Tapestry Inc. reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and sales fueled by a strong performance at Coach. - 2/4/2025
The 10 fastest-growing states for franchise growth are...
Franchise growth in the Southeast and Southwest is forecast to outpace the rest of the U.S. franchise market in 2025.