In-person shopping scores high with consumers in this categoryConsumers still favor department stores when it comes to shopping for shoes — and the majority like doing it in-store. Survey: Long wait lines in stores amid pandemic may cost retailers $100 billionCustomers are walking out of stores due to long lines caused by COVID-19 occupancy limits, and U.S. retailers are losing substantial revenue. Chicken Salad Chick hatches expansion in Virginia Chicken Salad Chick is targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth. Tractor Supply off to strong start in Q1; 90 new stores, 150 to 200 remodels on tap Tractor Supply Co. reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sales amid a “record” performance and raised its guidance for the year. Chipotle to open 200 new locations in 2021 Chipotle Mexican Grill smashed first-quarter earnings expectations amid a 17.2% rise in same-store sales. Tops stores going green with off-site solar power Tops Friendly Markets is increasing its commitment to sustainability. At Home opens its first New York City store At Home Group has entered a big new market. Most consumers plan to shop in-store for Mother’s Day Mother’s Day could bring some good news to store retailers. First Look: Harry Potter New York A themed flagship featuring the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise under one roof is set to open in the Big Apple. Athleta to open 20 to 30 stores annually; to enter Canada Gap Inc. is expanding its popular women’s athletic apparel brand — and not just in the United States. First Look: Amazon’s new high-tech hair salon Amazon is entering yet another brick-and-market segment and this one could be the most unexpected to date. Raley’s to convert all stores to new banner Raley’s has big plans for its Raley’s O-N-E Market format. First Previous 287 288 289 290 291 Next Last
