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Tractor Supply ramping up expansion; to open 80 stores in 2024

Jan 7, 2025 · While most states saw modest retail visit growth, Maine (2.2%) and North Dakota (2.0%) topped the list in 2024. Placer.ai notes that in Maine, a recent increase in inbound domestic migration may ...

Jan 9, 2025 · A doughnut giant is making several changes to its C-suite. Headquartered in Charlotte, Krispy Kreme operates in 40 countries and offers more than 15,500 “fresh points of access.”

Jan 17, 2025 · Dan Berthiaume is senior editor, technology, at Chain Store Age. He is a recognized expert on retail technology and is well versed in all things tech, having covered the space since 1998.Dan’s ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Big Lots has completed a deal that will save up to 400 of its approximate 950 stores from going out of business. The closeout retailer said that it has successfully closed its sale agreement with ...

Jan 2, 2025 · A new study reveals that fraudulent and abusive returns activity poses a serious threat to retail profitability. Total returns for the retail industry amounted to $685 billion worth of merchandise ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Despite the recent spate of store closings, a majority of department store leaders are looking to expand their physical store presence in the new year.

7-Eleven to build 500 ‘food forward’ stores between 2025 and 2027

Jan 16, 2025 · The new venues (and all, going forward) are designed around a refreshed design concept that debuted at Kurt Geiger’s 3,000-sq.-ft. Oxford Street flagship in London, which opened in September 2023.