Holiday spending to increase; experiences rising as popular gift optionConsumer spending is expected to rise 8% this holiday season, according to new data from Deloitte. Ground broken on 550,000-sq.-ft open-air center east of HoustonFidelis Realty to turn San Jacinto Mall into mixed-use San Jacinto Marketplace. Saks Fifth Avenue offers omnichannel holiday campaign From now through December, Saks Fifth Avenue is providing special holiday experiences in-store and online. Nearly half of consumers say inflation, grocery prices will impact voting decisions Inflation and the cost of food are on the top of voters’ minds just weeks away from the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Walgreens to close 1,200 stores, including 500 in FY25; beats Street Walgreens Boots Alliance exceeded analyst expectations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 but still plans on shuttering roughly 15% of its U.S. store locations. Smoothie King to expand in Colorado with eight new stores Smoothie King is expanding its footprint in the Centennial State. CGP: Holiday sales to rise by 4%, led by online; consumers focused on ‘deep value’ An annual holiday forecast predicts mediocre holiday retail growth. EXCLUSIVE: Walmart marketplace sellers have new AI assistant Third-party sellers on Walmart have access to an artificial intelligence tool designed to streamline the creation of product listings and ads. Walmart chief revenue officer takes new C-level growth role Walmart’s head of revenue will now be pulling double duty in the C-suite. Kroger announces holiday hiring goal Kroger is looking to hire more than 25,000 workers ahead of the holiday season. First Previous 584 585 586 587 588 Next Last