Walmart launches $1 million school fundraising initiativeWalmart is teaming up with customers to aid schools. Salesforce: Inflation affects U.S. Q2 online sales E-commerce sales in the U.S. are displaying a trend not seen in almost 10 years. Circana: Discretionary general merchandise sales in steady decline Shifts in performance over typical retail peaks will have implications for major holidays in second half of the year. Survey finds retail store managers optimistic going into second half of year Three quarters of retail store managers report their sales levels match or are exceeding last year at this time. Retail sales inch up in June — but not in all categories Retail sales edged up in June as consumers continued to shop. Chipotle signs first-ever franchise agreement — for expansion in Middle East Chipotle Mexican Grill, which owns and operates all its restaurants, has signed its first-ever development agreement. High Bluff Capital Partners acquiring 81 Hardee’s locations The private investment firm that owns Quiznos, Taco Del Mar and Church’s Texas Chicken is making another acquisition in the quick-serve space. David’s Bridal sold to investment firm; to keep some stores open A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of David’s Bridal to asset manager Cion Investment Corp. in a deal that will keep the chain up and running, but in a downsized fashion. At Home launches buy-now-pay-later, mobile payment options At Home is offering customers more flexibility in how they make their purchases. Sales of private-label goods hit new record Consumers continue to gravitate toward store brands. Dollar General adds mobile features to cash back program Dollar General is expanding the accessibility of a cash-back program it offers in partnership with Ibotta. Cuts in SNAP benefits likely to impact food and beverage spending The end of the COVID-era boost to SNAP benefits is having a significant impact on discretionary retail spending by the affected households. First Previous 129 130 131 132 133 Next Last
