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JD Sports CEO: American Retail Buyers Have Been Acting Like ‘Order Takers’

JD Group CEO Régis Schultz described American retail buying culture as "lazy" and said retailers need a point…

Features March 3
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Macy’s Marks Milestone Parade and Fireworks Anniversaries with Year-Long Celebrations

The United States isn’t the only entity with a milestone anniversary in 2026: Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade…

News March 2
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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
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Loblaws Plans 70 New Stores in 2026 with Focus on Pharmacies and ‘Hard Discount’ Models

Loblaw Companies Ltd. will expand its store footprint across Canada in 2026 with 70 new locations, emphasizing its…

News February 25
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Ikea Opens its Doors to Other Retailers, Beginning with Decathlon in the UK

Ikea retailer Ingka Group has begun piloting store-in-store concepts with third-party retailers across Europe in a bid to…

News February 24
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Exclusive Q&A: Why Any Day Can be a ‘Yes’ Day at The Children’s Place

Every time a parent and child shop for clothing, there’s a battle between the holder of the purse…

Features February 24
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Ikea Plans 10 New U.S. Stores in 2026

Ikea U.S. will open a total of 10 new stores in 2026, including its first location in Oklahoma…

News February 19
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Why Stanton Optical Focused on Staples for Eye Care Shop-in-Shops

A full-service eyecare facility isn’t something you’d expect to find inside a Staples store, but four Philadelphia-area Staples…

Features February 19
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Kohl’s Expands $10 and Under ‘Deal Bars’ Chainwide

Kohl’s is betting on the power of impulse purchases with the expansion of its Deal Bar offerings to…

News February 18
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