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NRF: Shoplifting declines but fraud schemes evolve
There’s good and bad news for retailers in a new study on retail theft.
Survey: Most consumers to begin holiday shopping before Black Friday
A majority of consumers aren’t planning on waiting until the holiday season to get started on gift shopping this year.

Floor & Decor Q2 sales rise

Floor & Decor Holdings Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded its expectations amid “uneven” demand for large discretionary flooring projects.
Consumer sentiment rises but high prices remain big concern

Consumer sentiment rose in July for the second straight month, but remained 11% below a year ago.
The cities where consumers spend the most on clothes are...

Increases in clothing prices have impacted consumers in some cities more than others.
King Kullen — America’s ‘first supermarket’ company — to be acquired

A storied, family-owned grocery store chain on New York’s Long Island is getting new owners.
Fashion retailer Reformation starts trading on NYSE

Reformation has gone public.
Strong Pilates to open nine new U.S. locations in 2026 — with more in the works

An Australian-born pilates chain is expanding its footprint across several major American cities.
Done Deal: eBay completes $1.4 billion acquisition of Depop

eBay Inc. has taken a deep dive into fashion with its latest acquisition.
Perry’s Steakhouse to open a second Alabama location

The “Rare & Well Done” brand will debut in Huntsville’s MidCity District.
Amazon Q2 net sales jump 20%; capex to hit $220 billion

Amazon's better-than-expected second quarter was most notable for a strong performance by its AWS cloud computing unit — and the news that it hiked its capital expenditures.
Survey: Consumers expect inflation to impact holiday spending plans

Economic uncertainty is expected to make shoppers more diligent when holiday shopping this year.