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Tractor Supply, Planning 100 New Stores in 2026, Opens 2,400th Store in South Carolina
Tractor Supply has been opening new stores at a pace of approximately 100 locations per year, and 2026 will be no different. The rural lifestyle retailer kicked off the year…
News January 16Escape the Aisle: Outgrowing the Category you Were Born Into
Evolving a brand and outgrowing the category you were born into is never as simple as jumping on the latest trend. The temptation to chase growth is real – to…
Executive Viewpoints January 16Amazon Chicago-Area Superstore Clears Local Planning Hurdle
Amazon wants to build a 229,000-square-foot “primarily retail” commercial building in Orland Park, Ill., just outside of Chicago proper, that would also include a “limited warehouse component supporting on-site operations,”…
News January 15Amazon Takes Issue with Saks Global Bankruptcy
[Update as of January 15, 2026] A judge has approved Saks Global‘s request for $400 million in rescue financing to keep operations afloat as it moves forward with its bankruptcy…
News January 15Uniqlo to Debut Stores in Miami, Add to Texas Footprint
This fall, apparel retailer Uniqlo will open its first stores in Miami and deepen its presence in Texas, by entering the Austin market for the first time and adding a…
News January 15Beauty and Fashion in 2025: What Really Mattered and What Will Shape 2026
After a turbulent year for beauty and fashion, one truth stood out from the rest: Consumers have moved beyond the era of polish and perfection. Looking at data from Mention…
Executive Viewpoints January 15How SharkNinja Creates Products Consumers Love — Really Love
SharkNinja introduces 25 different household products each year in multiple categories — from too-cool-for-school kitchen tools and appliances to beauty, vacuum cleaners and outdoor items. That’s a lot of introductions…
Features January 15Aldi to Open 180+ Stores in 2026 with Plans for Continued Expansion Through 2030
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary in the U.S., Aldi is expanding its footprint with plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of this year — and…
News January 14Levi’s Launches ‘Wear Longer Project’ to Teach Basic Clothing Repair Skills
Levi Strauss & Co. has introduced the Levi’s Wear Longer Project, a new initiative designed to equip young people with practical clothing repair and customization skills. Developed in partnership with…
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