Gordon Brothers Acquires Chinese Laundry IP, Licenses Footwear Group to Expand Brand in U.S.
Asset management firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the intellectual property of the Chinese Laundry footwear brands from Cels…
News February 25
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The Stories that Shaped Retail in 2025
To close out the year, let’s a look back at our most-read stories of 2025, which offer a…
Features December 31
Big Lots Celebrates Brick-and-Mortar Rebirth with Chainwide Celebration
While 218 Big Lots stores have been open for several months, new owner Variety Wholesalers is just now…
News October 2
Tractor Supply Plans 100 New Stores in 2026, Forecasts Strong Net Sales Increase for FY 2025
Celebrating a positive Q2, Tractor Supply reaffirmed its fiscal guidance for the remainder of FY 2025 and revealed…
News July 28
UPDATE: Big Lots Reopens 78 Stores in Fourth and Final Phase of Comeback
[Update as of June 2, 2025] The reopening of 78 Big Lots stores on June 5 will mark…
News June 2
Small Business, Big Ideas: Amid Historic Disruption in Off-Price, This Family-Owned Overstock Wholesaler is Reinventing the Game
This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands…
Features April 3
Ollie’s Buys 40 Big Lots Locations, Supporting Plans for 75 New Stores in 2025
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has acquired 40 former Big Lots stores, jumpstarting its plans to open 75 new stores…
News March 20
Coresight Predicts Store Closures will Spike to 15,000 This Year
Following a raft of stores closures in 2024, retail advisory firm Coresight Research predicts that closures will escalate…
News January 23
Joann Files for Second Bankruptcy in 10 Months, Seeks Buyer
Joann has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than one year and is seeking…
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