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Five Below Plans 150 New Stores Following Strong 2025

Specialty discount retailer Five Below will expand its store fleet with 150 new locations in FY 2026 —…

News March 20
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In-Store Audio is Retail Media’s Blind Spot, and it’s Finally Ready to Scale

Retail media has become one of the fastest-growing channels in advertising. Retailers are monetizing websites, apps, sponsored search,…

Executive Viewpoints March 20
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Home Depot Scores World Cup Goooooal! with David Beckham Partnership, Enhances Pro Digital Offerings

The Home Depot has partnered with soccer superstar and team owner David Beckham for a FIFA World Cup…

News March 19
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Build-A-Bear Springs into Wholesale with Walmart Collaboration

Real-life bears are emerging from their dens after a long winter’s hibernation, and their stuffed cousins also are…

News March 18
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Family Dollar to Debut ‘Extra-Small Box’ Store Format for Dense Urban Markets

Family Dollar will begin its first full year as a standalone company with plans to pilot an extra-small…

News March 18
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Dollar Tree Plans 325 Net-New Stores in 2026, Doubles Down on Multi-Price Assortment

Dollar Tree will open 400 new stores in 2026 and close 75 locations as the value retailer continues…

News March 17
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How Regional Retailers can Deliver Amazon-Level Customer Experiences

Over the past decade, following Amazon’s lead, big-box stores and other national chains have fundamentally altered what customers…

Executive Viewpoints March 17
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As Walmart, Target and Dollar General Vie for Value Shoppers, who has the Edge?

There are many reasons that Walmart achieved a $1 trillion market valuation last month, a first for a…

Features March 17
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David’s Bridal Moves into Wholesale, Offering Capsule Designer Collections to Wedding Boutiques

David’s Bridal, which has been steadily expanding beyond its showroom roots for several years now, is moving into…

News March 16
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