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Costco opening in Ontario beach town, Buffalo store plans move forward
August 25, 2026
Costco is getting reading to open a warehouse in Wasaga Beach, an Ontario beach town.
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Analyst predicts consumer spending slowdown
August 25, 2026
Consumer spending growth will be sluggish in the months ahead as the springtime growth was likely due to the federal tax refund spending, according to Goldman…
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Buc-ee’s debuts 1st Arkansas store
August 25, 2026
Buc-ee's has opened its first Arkansas store featuring 120 gas pumps and which is 74,000 square feet.
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Vitamin Shoppe opens Utah store
August 24, 2026
The Vitamin Shoppe has opened a retail location in Saratoga Springs, Utah.
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Amazon locker network expands to more than 750 colleges
August 24, 2026
Amazon has expanded its Locker network to more than 750 locations across more than 500 U.S. college and university campuses, according to a press release. The…
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Chewy tops when it comes to consumer trust
August 24, 2026
Chewy took the top spot as the most trusted company in America in the 2026 Axios Harris Poll 100 Reputation Rankings.
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L.L. Bean debuts free loyalty program with customer engagement aspect
August 21, 2026
L.L. Bean, an outdoor lifestyle brand, has launched a loyalty program that not only rewards customers for shopping but allows them direct input in how the…
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NRS launches direct POS integration with Uber Eats
August 21, 2026
National Retail Solutions, which operates a point-of-sale network for independent retailers, has launched direct POS integration with Uber Eats.
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Kroger names Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer, EVP
August 21, 2026
The Kroger Co. has hired Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer and executive vice president.
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Social media influencing back-to-school shopping
August 20, 2026
Over half of U.S. parents, 58%, shopping for back-to-school needs report that social media and online trends are influencing child requests.
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Many consumers will start holiday shopping before Black Friday
August 20, 2026
A hefty number of shoppers, 83%, will begin planning for holiday purchases before Black Friday, according to a Consumer Pulse research report, and 71% will…
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Target opens at former movie theater site
August 20, 2026
A 149,655-square-foot Target store has opened at Plaza de Perris, in Perris, California.
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Most consumers concerned about back-to-school costs
August 19, 2026
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. consumers with school-age kids are extremely or very concerned about back-to-school costs this year.
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Albertsons expands AI-powered grocery
August 19, 2026
Albertsons Companies is expanding AI-powered grocery shopping with a plugin that lets shoppers discover new products, reorder weekly lists and build carts from…
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AI will power holiday shopping
August 19, 2026
Artificial intelligence discovery will play a meaningful role in this year's retail holiday season, with 72% of U.S. consumers regularly or at least…
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Jetstar will soon charge for overhead luggage use
August 18, 2026
An Australia-based airline plans to implement a charge for using overhead luggage space.
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Target store coming to Fort Worth
August 18, 2026
Target plans to open its sixth location in Fort Worth, Texas as part of the retailer's strategy to expand its presence in the North Texas market.
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Canada Asian grocery retailer expanding into Manitoba
August 18, 2026
T&T Supermarket, Canada's largest Asian grocer, is expanding into Manitoba.
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Rural King opens 9th Alabama store
August 17, 2026
Rural King, a retailer focused on the rural lifestyle, has opened its ninth store in Alabama.
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Costco July sales reflect 10% jump
August 17, 2026
Costco Wholesale had a robust July as net sales were $23.12 billion, reflecting a jump of 10.7% compared to July 2025, according to a company investor press…
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