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True Food Kitchen to anchor New Orleans project
True Food Kitchen, a health-driven brand present in 10 states, will debut in Louisiana at The Julia at Saint Charles, a project set to open next year in New Orleans’ Warehouse District.
Lowe’s to pull the plug on Orchard Supply Hardware
In a surprising move, Lowe’s Cos. will shutter its Orchard Supply Hardware division — closing all 99 stores — in order to focus on its core home improvement warehouse model.

Analysis: Investments in stores, house brands helping Target outpace rivals

Today's results from Target serve as confirmation that the American retail sector is enjoying a renaissance.
Target firing on all cylinders amid record store traffic, surging online sales

There was no stopping Target Corp. in its second quarter — online or off — as it reported skyrocketing digital sales and “unprecedented” store traffic growth.
Upstart online brand to merge with nation’s largest mattress maker

There is more disruption in the mattress market — and this one involves a legacy mattress company and a fast-growing, direct-to-consumer brand.
Supervalu inches closer to selling retail units

Shareholders of Supervalu approved a reorganization of the company that may allow it to sell its remaining retail brands sooner than expected, reported the StarTribune.
Four Tech Trends Transforming the Retail Industry

In Accenture’s latest Technology Vision, we identified five technology trends that will reshape how we live, work and play in the next few years.
Target expands popular pickup service

Target Corp. is rolling out curbside pickup to two new markets.
Kohl’s adds more fire power to its offerings

On the heels of a strong second quarter performance, Kohl’s Corp. is bringing another familiar name into its brand portfolio.
Old Navy to open plus-size in-store shops

Old Navy is extending its commitment to the plus-size market.
J. Jill beats Street but gives weak outlook

Women’s apparel retailer J. Jill reported declining earnings and sales for its second quarter but its performance still managed to beat estimates.
Von Maur construction begins at Woodland Mall

Von Maur has begun construction on a store that will fill 90,000 sq. ft. of the Sears space, at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

True Food Kitchen to anchor New Orleans project

Lowe’s to pull the plug on Orchard Supply Hardware

Analysis: Investments in stores, house brands helping Target outpace rivals

Target firing on all cylinders amid record store traffic, surging online sales

Upstart online brand to merge with nation’s largest mattress maker

Supervalu inches closer to selling retail units

Four Tech Trends Transforming the Retail Industry

Target expands popular pickup service

Kohl’s adds more fire power to its offerings

Old Navy to open plus-size in-store shops

J. Jill beats Street but gives weak outlook

Von Maur construction begins at Woodland Mall