Marco's Pizza opens 41 new stores in first half of year

A Midwest-based pizza chain is highlighting its “powerful” store growth in the first half of 2025.

NRF: Retail sales make strong comeback in July

Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers took advantage of summer sales promotions and purchased goods before more tariffs take effect.

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Pop Mart to open at Mall of America amid Labubu craze

America’s largest retail and entertainment complex is set to welcome an in-demand new tenant.

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Study: Digital payments dominate; ‘alternative’ methods go mainstream

Fast, frictionless bill payments are an imperative in today’s digital environment.

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Survey: Pet parents continue to spend on food, toys

Economic uncertainty hasn’t stopped consumers from splurging on their furry friends.
Burlington to update most stores to reimagined shopping experience by end of 2026

Burlington Stores is continuing the rollout of its refreshed in-store shopping experience.
2025 Top 10 Retail Center Experiences: No. 10 The Summit

Sixty percent of the million-sq.-ft. mall on the mountain’s tenants are exclusives in central Alabama.
Online grocery sales continue rising, hit $10B in July

Online grocery sales continued to stay hot in July compared to the same month last year.
Fanatics debuts tiered loyalty program

Fanatics is expanding in the loyalty space with a program that rewards customers who spend money across its expanding businesses, which include sports apparel, trading cards, collectibles, sports betting and more.
Northeast Grocery’s digital transformation delivers $40 million in savings

Northeast Grocery has modernized its IT infrastructure in a move that has paved the way for future growth and innovation.
Target jump starts Halloween, rolls out 1,500 items

Summer is still in full swing, but some retailers are giving shoppers a head start on the spooky season.
First Look: Miniso opens Amsterdam flagship

Miniso is continuing to expand its footprint in Europe.
The AI retail paradox: Optimize for efficiency, prepare for disruption

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Scheels to open 300,000-plus sq. ft. store in Oklahoma City

Marco's Pizza opens 41 new stores in first half of year

NRF: Retail sales make strong comeback in July

Pop Mart to open at Mall of America amid Labubu craze

Study: Digital payments dominate; ‘alternative’ methods go mainstream

CSA Retail's Top Women Awards

Survey: Pet parents continue to spend on food, toys

Burlington to update most stores to reimagined shopping experience by end of 2026

2025 Top 10 Retail Center Experiences: No. 10 The Summit

Online grocery sales continue rising, hit $10B in July

Fanatics debuts tiered loyalty program

Northeast Grocery’s digital transformation delivers $40 million in savings

Target jump starts Halloween, rolls out 1,500 items

First Look: Miniso opens Amsterdam flagship

The AI retail paradox: Optimize for efficiency, prepare for disruption

Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

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