How to win over pessimistic consumersA new survey reveals negative consumer sentiment toward the economy, along with some potential strategies to compete in this environment. Costco posts strong August — in-store and onlineCostco Wholesale Corp. continued its momentum in August as its value proposition continues to attract bargain-focused shoppers. Small businesses see boost in August; retail, restaurants lead way Small business sales saw a slight increase year-over-year in August, with restaurant and retail sales trending upward. How trends in delivery, AI and resale will shake up retail this fall Seasons change, and so do retailers’ technology initiatives. Store Expansion News: August update Welcome to Store Expansion News, Chain Store Age's monthly roundup of brick-and-mortar expansion plans across the retail and restaurant industries. AI could cause $1.6 trillion impact by 2030 — these retailers lead A new study indicates retailers stand to benefit from artificial intelligence, some more than others. Six stores to reopen under Save A Lot banner across Chicago Six underserved communities in the city of Chicago are getting a new grocery option. California state lawmakers vote to ban all plastic bags California seems poised to join the list of states that no longer allow grocery stores to offer the option of plastic bags at the checkout. CBRE sells three SoCal centers CBRE Group, Inc. has sold three of its grocery-anchored shopping centers in California. How Target and Trader Joe’s arrived in Harlem It took New York’s Prusik Group four years to land two of the nation’s most sought-after anchors on 125th Street. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last