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NRF Forecasts 4.4% Retail Sales Growth in 2026, Crediting Resilient Consumers
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that U.S. retail sales will increase 4.4% in 2026, reaching a total of $5.6 trillion. Such an increase would outpace the 3.6% average annual…
News March 18
Build-A-Bear Springs into Wholesale with Walmart Collaboration
Real-life bears are emerging from their dens after a long winter’s hibernation, and their stuffed cousins also are venturing out into new territory. For the first time in its nearly…
News March 18
Lululemon Leaders Hold Firm in Proxy Battle with Founder Chip Wilson, Appoint Former Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh to Board
Lululemon Athletica beat Wall Street expectations for its fourth quarter, driven primarily by international sales, a trend that prevailed throughout its FY 2025, which ended Feb. 1, 2026. While international…
News March 18
Family Dollar to Debut ‘Extra-Small Box’ Store Format for Dense Urban Markets
Family Dollar will begin its first full year as a standalone company with plans to pilot an extra-small box (XSB) store format designed to expand the retailer’s presence in dense…
News March 18
Why the Future of Private Label Depends on What’s Behind the Product
Private label has evolved far beyond being the “value option.” In categories like beauty, consumers now demand not only quality and performance, but transparency, ethics and supply chain integrity. Meanwhile,…
Executive Viewpoints March 18
Dollar Tree Plans 325 Net-New Stores in 2026, Doubles Down on Multi-Price Assortment
Dollar Tree will open 400 new stores in 2026 and close 75 locations as the value retailer continues its move to a multi-price strategy, with more items priced in the…
News March 17
Lulus Kicks Off Partnership with Victoria’s Secret, Opens Amazon Storefront
Women’s clothing brand Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings has launched a dedicated Amazon storefront and inaugurated a new online wholesale partnership with Victoria’s Secret, building on its recent expansion into Nordstrom…
News March 17
Amazon Takes on ‘Supercenters’ with 1- and 3-Hour Delivery
Amazon continues to ramp up its delivery speeds with the introduction of new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in the U.S. These rapid deliveries will come at an extra cost…
News March 17
How Regional Retailers can Deliver Amazon-Level Customer Experiences
Over the past decade, following Amazon’s lead, big-box stores and other national chains have fundamentally altered what customers expect from the shopping experience. Local and regional retailers must find ways…
Executive Viewpoints March 17
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