Fleet Feet to acquire Marathon SportsFleet Feet is expanding its footprint in New England. How will Prime Day spending compare to last year? A new survey reveals whether consumers plan to spend more or less on Prime Day than they did in 2021. Consumers pull back on spending in May U.S. retail spending stalled in May as consumers dealt with continuing inflation for food and other essentials and high prices at the pump. Sales Outlook: Second half of year to be 'more challenging' U.S. May retail sales are softer than expected, falling 0.3% month-on-month (consensus +0.1%) while April was revised down to 0.7% from 0.9%. Cardenas Markets supermarket chain acquired by private equity firm An acquisition will result in the merger of two ethnic grocers. Abercrombie & Fitch sets $5 billion annual sales goal Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is thinking big long-term. Mastercard: Back-to-school sales to rise 7.5% with department stores a ‘winner’ The return to in-store shopping will help fuel sales during retailers’ second biggest selling season. Blue Nile to go public via SPAC deal; valued at $873 million The pioneering online disruptor of the diamond jewelry market is returning to the public arena through an agreement with a special purpose acquisition company. Warehouse giant Prologis in blockbuster deal to buy Duke Realty The world’s largest warehouse operator is getting bigger. Consumer sentiment plunges amid soaring inflation Higher gasoline prices and overall inflation concerns weighed heavily on consumers in early June. First Previous 123 124 125 126 127 Next Last