Zachary Russell
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- 1/5/2026
Hanna Andersson adds GoPro exec to C-suite
A premium children’s apparel brand has made a new addition to its C-suite. - 1/4/2026
Store Expansion News: December update
Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines to close out 2025 in December with store expansions and new formats. - 1/4/2026
Placer.ai: Thrift stores, discount retailers, open-air malls lead 2025 holiday season
Visits to retail and restaurant chains were both up year over year during the holiday season – despite lingering economic pressures. - 1/4/2026
Fiserv: December small business sales increase to close out 2025
Late-season holiday shopping helped sales at small businesses rise in December. - 1/1/2026
Survey: Holiday spending debt reached $1,223 on average
Holiday spending took a toll on many Americans, with a large number taking on some debt to afford gifts. - 1/1/2026
Kroger launches Verified Savings program for government aid recipients
One of the nation’s largest grocers is offering recipients of various government assistance programs added discounts for a limited time. - 1/1/2026
The Save Mart Companies, Amazon partner for in-store return kiosks
A major West Coast grocer is rolling out a new in-store feature to make Amazon returns easier for customers. - 12/22/2025
Placer.ai: Thrift, luxury store visits rose in 2025
Traditional apparel chains were outpaced by two sectors on opposite ends of the cost spectrum when it came to store visits this year. - 12/22/2025
Done Deal: Jack in the Box sells Del Taco for $119 million
The nation’s second-largest Mexican quick-serve restaurant officially has new owners. - 12/21/2025
How cities, developers can best work together on new retail projects
With macroeconomic factors leaving new construction at a virtual standstill, partnerships between local governments and retail real estate developers have never been more important.
