Big Lots is entering its final wave of store reopenings under its new owners. Consumer confidence improved in May after five straight months of declines as Americans grew more hopeful about ...

A planned new line of artificial intelligence-enabled smart glasses may represent a major step forward in what could be called "spatial commerce." Agentic AI has not created the same buzz in ...

Despite the changing grocery landscape and the growing availability of shopper-friendly technology, moms are still shopping brick-and-mortar retail. That’s according to a new survey Valassis ...

Americans want to see their local small businesses thrive — and are willing to spend more to do so. Consumers reported that they are willing to spend nearly $2,000 more in 2024 if it means their ...

Earlier this month, 7-Eleven said it would close 444 underperforming stores in North America. In a filing, the company cited consumers pulling back on purchases due to inflation and continuing ...

Retailers are rapidly finding uses for generative artificial intelligence (AI) that go beyond customer service chatbots. Generative AI, which is ba sed on machine learning (ML), can create new ...

A major convenience store/fuel retailer is streamlining store management workflows in 12 European countries. Circle K, which operates almost 5,000 locations across Europe and is a subsidiary of ...

When it comes to what size properties are becoming available, CoStar found that large boxes, including those formerly occupied by chains such as Big Lots and Joann, are leading the increase.

Consumers are expressing uncertainty about tariffs, but until price impacts become visible at retailers, consumers may focus on headwinds like continued price elevation.

Macy’s is ramping up the expansion of its off-mall, downsized store concept. The department store retailer said it will open up to 30 small-format stores through fall 2025, starting next fall ...

Carl’s Jr. has entered a new European market. CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, has opened the first Carl’s Jr. location in the United Kingdom at St. David ...

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. is restructuring its retail operations segment and reducing its store portfolio to focus on its wholesale business. As part of the move, the company is closing its 110 ...