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U.S. consumers showed renewed faith in the economy in October as fears about a recession faded and optimism about the future increased.

The Michaels Companies is partnering with a star of TV and film to promote holiday items from its third-party handmade goods marketplace.

Flexible return policies around the holidays could be critical for retailers looking to grow sales and build loyalty with consumers.

PayMore Stores has reached a store count milestone with hundreds more locations in development.

Financial services company Hilco Global and asset management firm TPG Angelo Gordon have formed a joint venture (JV) to acquire and finance consumer brands and intellectual property in partnership with Bluestar Alliance.

Sam’s Club has opened a store that will serve as an innovation center to test new technology and non-tech initiatives from which it will apply learnings to current and future clubs.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has appointed a new chief brand officer.

With 10,000 new apartments up or going up, the city council initiates a new downtown retail strategy.