Zachary Russell
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- 7/2/2025
Fatburger adds 40 stores to Florida pipeline
Fatburger is slated to grow its presence in the Sunshine State in a big way. - 7/2/2025
Expert predicts how retailers will manage tariff costs during July sales events
Retailers holding July sales to compete with Amazon’s Prime Day event are likely to employ several tactics to entice shoppers who are wary of tariff-based price hikes. - 7/1/2025
Store Expansion News: June update
Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in June with store expansions and new formats. - 7/1/2025
Generational divide remains when it comes to Gen AI shopping tools
Generative AI tools are increasingly being used to search for products online – especially by younger consumers. - 7/1/2025
Survey: Consumers bracing for a more expensive Fourth of July
Consumers are adapting to rising prices ahead of Independence Day celebrations. - 7/1/2025
JLL: Back-to-school spending to rise 17%
Parents are expected to increase their back-to-school spending this year, with brick-and-mortar stores slated to play a key role. - 6/30/2025
Sephora partners to give shoppers rides to its stores during Prime Day event
Sephora is taking on Prime Day by teaming up to offer shoppers a ride to its stores in select U.S. cities. - 6/30/2025
Kirkland's names new CFO
Kirkland’s Inc. is bolstering its leadership team ahead of its planned rebrand and store conversion accelerations. - 6/30/2025
Plaza del Lago to add 13 new tenants
An upscale Chicagoland shopping center is welcoming a host of new tenants. - 6/29/2025
Placer.ai: Back-to-school traffic expected to be strong
Retail traffic has remained steady this year, which bodes well for retailers ahead of back-to-school shopping.
