Consumers ready to spend as COVID-19 restrictions lift, survey findsWith an estimated $1.7 trillion in excess savings accumulated during the pandemic, Americans are eager to shop, eat out and travel after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions. 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. 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. Chicken Salad Chick hatches expansion in Virginia Chicken Salad Chick is targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth. 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. Most consumers plan to shop in-store for Mother’s Day Mother’s Day could bring some good news to store retailers. At Home opens its first New York City store At Home Group has entered a big new market. 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: 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. 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. First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last
