Health/beauty/wellness shoppers prefer this loyalty channel…Many health, beauty & wellness brands are focusing on the wrong channel for loyalty communications. CoStar: U.S. retail vacancy expected to rise ‘minimally’ in first half of 2026Though receding, store closures are expected to increase in the first half of 2026 as the bifurcated retail sales environment pushes certain tenants to trim locations. Survey: Many consumers delayed essential purchases of $300 or more last year A majority of consumers delayed an essential purchase in 2025 due to ongoing financial pressures. Lowe’s launches ‘Bucket List’ initiative for community revitalization projects Lowe’s has launched a nationwide call for communities to nominate renovation projects that improve nonprofit, municipal and community spaces. Mike's Red Tacos plans national growth with 200-plus stores A San Diego-based beef birria taco brand has its sights set on nationwide expansion via its new franchising program. Study: Consumers delay big-ticket home purchases; investing in repairs, upkeep Consumers shifted spending from big-ticket home purchases to smaller-ticket items and repairs in 2025 in a trend that is expected to continue in 2026. Amazon breaks ground on first-ever net-zero delivery station in Europe Amazon has started construction on its first delivery station to seek new zero carbon certification in the U.K. and Europe. Spinoso to continue operating the recently acquired Palisades Center New owner, Black Diamond, praises the company’s exceptional discipline. Tariff Uncertainty: How to create operational stability in evolving marketplace Tariff policies have drastically changed over the past year, requiring merchants to quickly adapt to new market rules. Trader Joe’s opening seven stores ‘soon’ — here are the locations Trader Joe’s continues to expand its footprint nationwide. First Previous 109 110 111 112 113 Next Last
