Zachary Russell
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- 2/2/2026
Real Estate Roundup: January update
January had its fair share of retail real estate development news, tenant updates, property acquisitions and more to kick off 2026. - 2/2/2026
Survey: Higher costs to keep Valentine's Day spending strong
Spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to remain high this year, but a significant portion of consumers say they have reduced or stopped buying holiday gifts. - 2/2/2026
Global online return volumes increased 18% in 2025
Online refund volumes and values surged last year as e-commerce continues to grow. - 2/1/2026
Claire's taps former Athleta exec as chief brand officer to oversee 'reimagining'
Claire’s has made its first C-suite hire since private equity firm Ames Watson acquired the company for $140 million in September, saving it from liquidation. - 2/1/2026
Store Expansion News: January update
Retailers and restaurant chains alike kicked off 2026 by making headlines in January with store expansions and new formats. - 2/1/2026
Survey: Expertise tops concerns for HR teams implementing AI
While HR teams are interested in adopting AI tools to boost productivity, there is still a long way to go. - 1/29/2026
Gong cha debuts new tech-forward store design
Gong cha is unveiling a new store design initiative as it continues its expansion in the United States and beyond. - 1/29/2026
Survey: Consumers to cautiously keep spending in 2026
Consumers are concerned about economic stability in 2026, but many are still planning to spend steadily. - 1/29/2026
P.F. Chang's names new chief marketing officer
A leading Asian-inspired dining chain has chosen its next marketing chief. - 1/29/2026
Sprouts touches down in New York with Long Island store
Sprouts Farmers Market has made its debut in the Empire State.
