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One of the country's most famous seafood restaurant chains is getting a new owner. 

From trying a new shopping method to shopping at a different retailer, consumers have been shopping differently in response to COVID-19, and many plan to continue even after the pandemic.

A specialty apparel retailer is leveraging geofencing technology to streamline its curbside pickup process and provide mobile self-checkout in stores.

The offices of Chain Store Age will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Daybreaker will resume publication on Dec. 28.  The CSA team wishes you a very Merry Christmas.

A focus on smaller local stores, more acquisitions of retail companies by non-traditional buyers and an increased focus on wellness are among the top industry predictions for the coming year. 

Pet Supplies Plus is extending its reach by buying 40 stores from a failed competitor. 

Guitar Center Inc. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, eliminating a big chunk of its debt in the process.

Will online sales of consumer products will stay around 40% after the pandemic’s over? Not likely, according to Katie Thomas, leader of the Kearney Consumer Institute.