Big Lots Q1 sales fall amid spending pullback by core customersBig Lots reported a loss and disappointing sales for its first quarter as its core consumers remain under financial pressure and continue to rein in spending, particularly in high-ticket discretionary items. Summer Games debuts at Mall of AmericaSweepstakes, mini-golf tournaments, go-kart races, and Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel will figure large at the nation’s biggest shopping center. Best Buy fulfills direct-to-consumer electronics brand sales from stores Best Buy Co. Inc. is in a new partnership to turn its stores into fulfillment hubs for direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer electronics websites. Kirkland’s e-commerce sales plummet; reviewing strategic alternatives Kirkland’s brick-and-mortar sales showed momentum in the first quarter, but its online business continued to decline. Lululemon Q1 tops estimates; U.S. growth slows amid ‘missed’ opportunities Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported first-quarter results ahead of expectations as growth soared internationally but slowed in its largest market, the Americas. Starbucks adds new online delivery partner Starbucks Coffee Company is expanding the reach of its on-demand delivery offering in a new collaboration. Ikea makes history by offering real-life jobs in Roblox store Ikea’s upcoming virtual Roblox store will be the first to pay physical employees for working in the metaverse. TJX reportedly deploys in-store body cameras The TJX Companies has reportedly launched a program to equip associates at select stores with body cameras to help deter theft. Last Mile Investments acquires Wisconsin center Galleria West is located in the heart of a 750,000-sq.-ft. retail corridor. First Look: Inside Japanese streetwear brand Bape’s striking new Chicago flagship Bape has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of its fifth U.S. store. First Previous 135 136 137 138 139 Next Last
