Chain stores have yet to recover in NYC from the ravages of the pandemic
The new “State of the Chains” report from the Center for an Urban Future shows a slight uptick in store numbers…
Author: Rick Moss
Consumer confidence buoyed by lower gas prices and easing inflation
The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index hit 108.3 for December, an abrupt upturn from the November pulse on the U.S. economy…
Severe winter storm threatens last-minute package deliveries
Residents in areas of the country affected by the massive winter storm driven by a strong arctic high-pressure system are wondering…
Existing home sales drop to lowest point since onset of the pandemic
According to the latest monthly report from the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales fell 7.7 percent to 4.09 million…
Under Armour names new CEO
Stephanie Linnartz will start work as CEO of Under Armour in late February. The sportswear brand has been without a chief…
New York kicks off legal retail weed sales on Dec. 29th
It’s been nine months since New York passed legislation legalizing the sale of cannabis in retail stores. New York Gov. Kathy…
Target is ‘shouting’ value for the holidays with bold in-store merchandising
Big box chains, from Kohl’s to Bed, Bath and Beyond, have a lot on the line this holiday season but, based…
Massive winter storm threatens activities in final days before Christmas
A “pre-Christmas blizzard” is expected to play havoc with travel plans, shopping and holiday parties this Thursday across regions of the…
In shift, the majority of new USPS delivery vehicles will be electric
After a tug-of-war with the Biden administration, the United States Postal Service has altered its plan for new vehicles, shifting a…
Dollar store chains are opening stores at an unrivaled pace
Retailers that cater to discount-conscious consumers are thriving, and so chains like Five Below Inc. and TJX Cos. are making hay…
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