The Nora District adds four new tenants to mix

An upcoming West Palm Beach, Fla. shopping center has added new tenants to its roster.

Consumer confidence rebounds in May amid increased optimism

Consumer confidence improved in May after five straight months of declines as Americans grew more hopeful about prospects for a trade deal between the U.S. and China.

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Target gears up for Nintendo Switch 2 launch

Target is offering expanded deals on select merchandise ahead of a much-anticipated video game console launch.

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Best Buy cuts full-year profit and sales guidance amid volatile tariff landscape

Best Buy Co. reported a decline in its first-quarter income and revenue, and, similar to many other retailers, cut its full-year outlook.

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Amazon brings Prime membership service to Colombia

Colombian Amazon shoppers have a new option to receive free delivery and other perks.
Wayback Burgers leverages video mystery shopper data

A fast-casual burger chain seeks to improve customer experience and support growth with video-based feedback from mystery shoppers.
Walmart combines its AI health platform with NationsBenefits services

In another expansion of its health care offerings, Walmart is providing personalized information and product recommendations to members of a health care fintech and supplemental benefits company.
NRF: Father's Day spending to hit new record

Despite cost pressures from looming tariffs, Father’s Day spending is expected to increase this year.
Appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs after brief pause

A federal appeals court has put President Donald Trump's tariffs on global imports back in place, at least for now.
Burlington Q1 sales, income rise; CEO cites ability to manage tariffs

Burlington Stores reported a solid first quarter that exceeded expectations and maintained its full-year outlook.
Footwear brand OOFOS to open its first retail stores — here’s where

A direct-to-consumer “active recovery” footwear brand is entering the physical retail arena.
How AI can solve retailers’ summer hiring challenges

Summer is peak season for many retailers, and hiring seasonal workers to meet that demand is critical.
Kohl’s narrows loss, beats Street; customers remain ‘stretched,’ trading down

Kohl’s Corp. topped Wall Street’s expectations, reported a narrower-than-expected loss and reaffirmed its outlook as its interim CEO pointed to early signs of progress in its turnaround efforts.

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Target gears up for Nintendo Switch 2 launch

Best Buy cuts full-year profit and sales guidance amid volatile tariff landscape

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Amazon brings Prime membership service to Colombia

Wayback Burgers leverages video mystery shopper data

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NRF: Father's Day spending to hit new record

Appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs after brief pause

Burlington Q1 sales, income rise; CEO cites ability to manage tariffs

Footwear brand OOFOS to open its first retail stores — here’s where

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Levi Strauss generates growth with e-commerce innovation

The Nora District adds four new tenants to mix

Consumer confidence rebounds in May amid increased optimism

Target gears up for Nintendo Switch 2 launch

Best Buy cuts full-year profit and sales guidance amid volatile tariff landscape

Amazon brings Prime membership service to Colombia

Wayback Burgers leverages video mystery shopper data

Walmart combines its AI health platform with NationsBenefits services

NRF: Father's Day spending to hit new record

Appeals court reinstates Trump tariffs after brief pause

Burlington Q1 sales, income rise; CEO cites ability to manage tariffs

Footwear brand OOFOS to open its first retail stores — here’s where

How AI can solve retailers’ summer hiring challenges

Kohl’s narrows loss, beats Street; customers remain ‘stretched,’ trading down