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Despite Strong 2024 Results, Dollar General Plans to Close 140 Stores by April

Dollar General appears to have reversed course on ambitious growth plans for its brick-and-mortar fleet despite a strong…

News March 17
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Build-A-Bear is planning a multi-level retail-tainment experience at an Orlando theme park.

Build-A-Bear to Reimagine Workshops with New Orlando ‘Retail-tainment’ Experience

Build-A-Bear Workshop is planning a multi-level retail-tainment experience that will open in the first half of 2026 at the Icon…

News March 14
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Wayfair to Continue Large-Format Expansion with 2026 Atlanta Store Opening

Following the successful debut of its initial large-format store in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, Ill. in May…

News March 14
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Bath & Body Works Debuts Tech-Enhanced Experiential Store Design

Bath & Body Works has introduced its new Gingham+ store design in more than 15 locations, including stores…

News March 13
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Ross Plans 90 New Stores This Year; Long-Term Goal is 3,600 Locations

Ross Stores plans to open approximately 90 new stores in its FY 2025, comprised of about 80 stores…

News March 12
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CVS to Open 12 Small Pharmacy-Focused Stores

Over the next year, CVS will open a dozen small-format stores in locations throughout the U.S. that will…

News March 11
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Retail Trendcaster: Turning Hot Topics and Trends into Actionable Insights

Q1 is always a whirlwind for the retail space. Once New Year’s Day is behind us, analysts and…

Features March 11
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Barnes & Noble Workers in Illinois, NYC Win Union Contracts

Employees at a Barnes & Noble store in Bloomington, Ill. have ratified a new three-year contract under the…

News March 10
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The Story Behind Verizon’s Ambition to Become a ‘Local Community Brand’

Given its primary role as a telecommunications provider, it can be easy to overlook the fact that Verizon…

Features March 6
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