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- 7/21/2025
Consumer Edge: New data reveals major shifts in U.S. general merchandise spending
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where Americans shop. - 7/20/2025
Walmart to make Vizio TVs one of its exclusive private label brands
A change is in store for a smart TV maker/streaming platform provider that Walmart purchased for $2.3 billion in 2024. - 7/20/2025
Mid-Year Recap: Retailers continue to expand despite challenges
From C-suite shakeups and bankruptcies to sticky inflation, tariff threats and anxious consumers, it’s been a challenging year so far for the retail industry. Uncertainty seems to be the dominant theme, among consumers and retailers alike. - 7/20/2025
Subway taps former Burger King exec as CEO
Subway has ended its months-long search for a chief executive. - 7/20/2025
Retailers left money on the table during Prime Day, suggests Constructor data
Many retailers ran competing sales during the Prime Day event, but new data shows shoppers largely didn’t search beyond Amazon for deals. - 7/20/2025
Dollar General CFO departing to join C-suite at Nordstrom
Nordstrom Inc. has named a new finance chief and Dollar General has started a search for a new one. - 7/20/2025
Home Depot captures 28% of home improvement spending
Two home improvement chains dominated category spending in 2024. - 7/17/2025
Sur La Table names Gap Inc. veteran as president
Sur La Table has expanded its executive leadership team. - 7/17/2025
Placer.ai: Joann’s departure solidifies Michaels' category leadership
Joann’s liquidation has been a boon to other arts and crafts retailers. - 7/17/2025
Shoppers will show up this holiday season despite tariffs, according to survey
Shoppers won’t let economic and political turbulence deter them from holiday shopping — but many will skip the old playbook. - 7/17/2025
Lululemon makes Italian debut in fashion capital
Lululemon continues to grow its international footprint. - 7/16/2025
Men's Wearhouse parent company starts search for a new CFO
The CFO of Tailored Brands Inc. is departing the company fo join a luxury retailer.