Latest In: Market News

Brands for Less Grupo Axo home goods HomeSense Marmaxx Marshalls Sierra TJ Maxx tjx

TJX Plans 146 New Stores This Year, Eyes Goal of 7,000 Stores Globally

Riding the rising appeal of value-oriented retailing, TJX is planning to open 146 net-new stores in 2026, bringing…

News February 26
42 Gold Big Lots Cels Brands chinese laundry CL by Dirty Laundry Dirty Laundry gordon brothers laura ashley LK Bennett Nicole Miller party city Rachel Zoe SCL Footwear Group Variety Wholesalers

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
bankruptcy filing ceo appointment Neiman Marcus Group Saks Global

Judge Approves $1 Billion Bankruptcy Loan after Saks Global Addresses Vendors’ Concerns

[Update as of Feb. 23, 2026] U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo Perez has approved $1 billion in new funding…

News February 23
Sign up today for the free Retail TouchPoints subscription to get special access to our exclusive and interactive content.
Featured ruling supreme court tariffs Trump tariffs
The Supreme Court has overturned Trump's tariffs.

Trump Imposes 15% Across-the-Board Tariffs after Supreme Court Rebuff

[Update as of Feb. 23, 2026] Following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision last week invalidating many of the…

News February 23
Amazon bath & body works

Bath & Body Works Store Debuts on Amazon

Bath & Body Works (B&BW) has launched an official store on Amazon, making its body care and home…

News February 20
Dollar General Dollar Tree dunnhumby family dollar Featured Walmart

Consumer Research: Mass Retailers’ 79% Grocery Penetration Matches Traditional Supermarkets for First Time

Affordability challenges are reshaping U.S. consumer buying habits for grocery shopping, according to the latest Dunnhumby Consumer Trends…

Features February 18
Amazon Amazon Fresh amazon go Chicago Tribune Costco The Real Deal Whole Foods Market

Amazon Proposes Second Big-Box Store for Chicago Area

Amazon has proposed developing a site in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook that would raze existing office…

News February 17
Featured kkr lululemon Sephora Americas Wella Company

Ex-Lululemon CEO McDonald Named to Top Job at Wella Company

Calvin McDonald is returning to the beauty industry for his next job, CEO of the Wella Company, effective…

News February 13
authentic brands group bankruptcy Catalyst Brands eddie bauer Eddie Bauer LLC Featured going concern sale
Eddie Bauer's retail operator has filed for bankruptcy.

Eddie Bauer Retail Initiates Chapter 11 Process, Seeks Buyer

Eddie Bauer's retail operator will begin liquidation sales at its more than 180 locations in Canada and the…

News February 9
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank