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Costco’s January sales up 4.5% fuled by strong e-commerce demand
Rising online sales gave a big boost to Costco Wholesale Corp. in January.
Ralph Lauren Q3 smashes earnings estimates amid higher prices
Higher prices proved no deterrent shoppers to Ralph Lauren shoppers in its third quarter — a period in which the luxury retailer also some help from Taylor Swift.

Chipotle delivers strong Q4; to open 285 to 315 new locations in 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill smashed fourth-quarter earnings and sales expectations amid traffic gains that bucked recent industry trends.
North Face, Timberland parent company reviewing brand portfolio as Q3 sales fall

VF Corp. reported a disappointing third quarter as it swung to a loss and saw its revenue drop 16%.
How consumers are controlling spending

Shoppers are taking a variety of steps to tighten their purse strings in 2024.
Americans open more credit, debit cards post-pandemic

Financial tech company Chargebacks911’s 2024 Cardholder Dispute Index revealed that the average American cardholder has 5.5 active credit or debit cards
Global e-commerce revenue to hit record-breaking $3.64T in 2024

Total worldwide online retail sales are expected to increase 15.6% year-over-year.
How optimistic are e-commerce retailers for 2024?

A new survey of senior e-commerce executives provides insights into their revenue expectations for this year.
Kirkland’s secures $12M loan from Gordon Bros. to support strategic turnaround

Kirkland’s has secured additional credit line as it continues its strategic repositioning.
Tractor Supply ramping up expansion; to open 80 stores in 2024

Tractor Supply Company is upping its store openings in 2024 despite a disappointing fourth quarter.
eBay settles DOJ pill press allegations for $59 million

eBay has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations regarding the sale of pill presses on its site.
How Taylor Swift drives fan shopping behavior

A new survey indicates that Taylor Swift has substantial influence on how and why “Swifties” make purchases.

Costco’s January sales up 4.5% fuled by strong e-commerce demand

Ralph Lauren Q3 smashes earnings estimates amid higher prices

Chipotle delivers strong Q4; to open 285 to 315 new locations in 2024

North Face, Timberland parent company reviewing brand portfolio as Q3 sales fall

How consumers are controlling spending

Americans open more credit, debit cards post-pandemic

Global e-commerce revenue to hit record-breaking $3.64T in 2024

How optimistic are e-commerce retailers for 2024?

Kirkland’s secures $12M loan from Gordon Bros. to support strategic turnaround

Tractor Supply ramping up expansion; to open 80 stores in 2024

eBay settles DOJ pill press allegations for $59 million

How Taylor Swift drives fan shopping behavior