PwC Holiday Outlook 2026: Spending Holds, Shopping Habits Shift
Holiday budgets are tightening almost everywhere except under the tree, according to PwC's Holiday Outlook 2026 report. "The…
Features September 14
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Kroger Focuses on Execution as Shoppers Remain Under Pressure
Kroger reported $34.6 billion in second-quarter sales and 5% adjusted EPS growth, a mixed result in a difficult…
News September 11
Neighborhood Intelligence Calls Off Plan to Acquire F9 Brands
Formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond, Neighborhood Intelligence has terminated its planned acquisition of F9 Brands, owner…
News September 8
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Holiday Has a Way of Finding the Cracks
Peak season has a way of exposing the store workarounds retailers tolerate all year. This holiday, the real test of store technology is whether it gives associates more ways to…
September 14
Store Openings and Closures Slow in 2026 as Retailers Take Stock
Coresight Research data shows retailers are pulling back as uncertainty mounts in 2026 due to tariff pressure, cautious…
Features September 8
Five Below’s ‘Rolling Thunder’ of Newness Contributes to 22.9% Sales Growth in Q2
CEO Winnie Park credits the retailer's operating flywheel as the company raises its full-year outlook, is on track…
News September 3
Ace Hardware on Track to Open 170 Stores in 2026
Ace Hardware celebrated the opening of its 100th new store in 2026 and is on pace to open…
News September 2
Ulta Beauty Turns Beauty Momentum into a Broader Growth Story
Ulta Beauty raised its full-year outlook after a strong second quarter, with CEO Kecia Steelman pointing to TikTok…
News August 28
Dollar Tree’s Q2 Traffic Gain Signals Its Strategy Is Starting to Register
Dollar Tree's Q2 sales hit $4.9 billion, up 7%, and the retailer's traffic turned positive earlier than expected.…
News August 27
Williams-Sonoma, Bath & Body Works, Abercrombie & Fitch and Kohl’s All Raise Full-Year Forecasts Despite Mixed Second Quarter Trends
The retailers all raised their full-year forecasts, even as their quarterly results underneath ranged widely, from record growth…
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