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Real Estate Roundup: March update

Welcome to Real Estate Roundup, Chain Store Age’s new monthly series highlighting the top news in the commercial real estate industry.
Costco reports strong March sales as e-commerce surges

Costco Wholesale Corp. maintained its momentum in March, amid strong digital growth and a calendar shift that added an extra shopping day to its results.
Albertsons verifies SNAP recipients for subscription discount

Albertsons Companies is streamlining and securing the process for federal food benefit recipients to join its FreshPass subscription program at discount.
Tariffs, supplier costs to result in higher prices for consumers

Amid the uncertain economic landscape, a large portion of businesses are planning to pass increased costs due to tariffs onto consumers.
Direct-to-consumer food brand ButcherBox joins Target marketplace

A DTC purveyor of meat and seafood products is expanding its digital reach with Target and Shopify.
Yesway expands store footprint in Q1

Yesway started the year by expanding its footprint in two of its key markets.
Import cargo levels to drop ‘dramatically’ amid uncertainty

Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month.
JCPenney partners with 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to promote fashion

JCPenney is teaming up with a popular late-night talk show to help spread the word that it offers on-trend fashions at affordable prices.