Minimum wage increases go into effect in these 22 states The new year brought with it minimum wage increases in more than 20 states — with more to come later in the year. Mastercard: Holiday retail sales rise 3.1% over 2022 seasonIn the end, shoppers provided retailers with a solid holiday season, with sales that met the low end of expectations. NRF: Returns totaled $743B in 2023; reach 14.5% of sales Retailers have been focused on efforts to mitigate returns — and with good reason. J.McLaughlin opens first Nebraska store With its latest store opening, apparel brand J.McLaughlin is expanding its presence in the Midwest. Holiday dinner prices increase over last year despite slowing inflation Despite slowing food inflation, the price of a Christmas meal will be approximately 7% higher this year compared to 2022. Mango expects to open 500 stores through 2026 Mango is ramping up its expansion as it prepares for its 40th anniversary in 2024. Hollywood Casino breaks ground at RockRun Collection in Chicagoland Cullinan Properties expects its jackpot anchor to draw visitors from three states. Star-studded center gets set to open in Oklahoma City RH, Capital Grille, Arhaus and Pottery Barn will be among the first-to-market tenants at Oak, which debuts next September. Study: Online returns could exceed $80 billion this holiday season Retailers could be looking at a costly challenge this holiday season: the increased cost of returns. Coupon, retail app use on the rise, according to grocery survey Despite a slowdown in inflation, grocery shopping remains a financial burden for many. First Previous 81 82 83 84 85 Next Last
