Mother’s Day spending to hit record high; here’s what’s driving itAmericans — particularly those ages 25 to 34 — are upping their spending for Mother’s Day by a significant amount. Tractor Supply off to strong start in Q1; 90 new stores, 150 to 200 remodels on tapTractor Supply Co. reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sales amid a “record” performance and raised its guidance for the year. Lowe's acquires Stainmaster carpet brand Lowe’s Cos. had added another company to its private-brand lineup. Yelp: New business openings rise nationwide Nearly every U.S. state experienced an increase in new business openings in the first quarter of 2021. 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. Herman Miller in $1.8 billion deal to buy rival Modern furniture giant Herman Miller Inc. is entering into a deal that will create a powerhouse in design-driven furniture at a time when consumers are focused on their homes and home offices. Ad Explosion: Retailers poised to become the next media moguls Expect more retailers to build out their online ad platforms. American Eagle on track for $1 billion Q1 Sales are booming across American Eagle Outfitters’ two banners. C-store sales fall nearly 14% in 2020 as fuel sales plunge A steep decline in fuel sales amid the pandemic took a big toll on convenience store sales in 2020. Salesforce: Stimulus checks spur Q1 online spending The release of government stimulus payments in March helped drive strong e-commerce performance in the first quarter of 2021. First Previous 271 272 273 274 275 Next Last
