Study: In-store grocery shopping trumps online; self-checkout gains steamSelf-checkout continues to gain traction — particularly with certain demographics. Study: Consumers undeterred by stricter policies as returns continue to increase Higher restocking and shipping fees and shorter windows aren’t stopping customers from making returns, which are eating into retailers’ profitability. CEO of Pottery Barn Brands to retire The leader of the Pottery Barn brands portfolio is stepping down. Showfields closes remaining stores A lifestyle retailer that billed itself as operating the “most interesting store in the world” has gone dark. Mid-market retailers optimistic about growth in 2024 Executives and C-suite professionals at mid-market retail and consumer packaged goods companies are nearly universally optimistic about 2024, with few anticipating a recession. More Rite Aid store leases are coming up for sale A&G will be handling transactions for those and 47 other previously announced leases. Burger King owner makes $1 billion cash acquisition Restaurant Brands International is buying the largest Burger King franchisee in the United States in a move that will accelerate restaurant remodels. Mall of America raises $1.5 million for charity during the holidays MOA’s “Festival of Trees” took in $52,000 for the mega-mall’s Community Foundation. Dollar General exec joins C-suite at Academy Sports and Outdoors Academy Sports and Outdoors has added a new position in its C-suite. Sparse space, high rents will continue to plague retailers in 2024 CoStar reports that 82 million square feet of new construction in 2022 fell to 46 million square feet in 2023. First Previous 237 238 239 240 241 Next Last