Torrid closing up to 180 stores; net sales drop in Q1

Torrid Holdings Inc. met expectations for its first quarter of fiscal 2025 with declining sales and profits as it accelerates a pivot to a more digital focus.

Dave's Hot Chicken acquired for $1 billion

The same private equity firm that purchased Subway last year has acquired an emerging fast-casual powerhouse.

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Five Below reports strong Q1 growth as sales rise 19.5%; CFO to leave

Five Below posted strong sales growth in its first quarter and also announced it is searching for a new CFO.

Five Below has nearly 1,400 stores in 43 states.

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Survey: Consumers pull forward purchases, plan to cut spending ahead of tariffs

Tariffs will have a major impact on how consumers spend their money.

Starbucks promotes app usage, store visits with push notifications

Starbucks Coffee Company is personalizing mobile promotions to customers as they approach stores.

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Report: Retail outranks other industries for customer support satisfaction

Retail receives relatively high marks from consumers when it comes to customer support.
Amazon Web Services to invest $5 billion in Taiwan data centers

The hosted web services division of Amazon is making a major commitment to its operational presence in Taiwan.
First Look: Beyond Yoga opens largest store to date

A Los Angeles-based athletic lifestyle brand has planted its flag on the East Coast.
Walmart brings drone delivery to five new markets

Walmart is expanding the range of its U.S. drone delivery program in a big way.
Little Caesars to make debut in India

Little Caesars is set to open its first stores in the world’s most-populated country.
Store Expansion News: May update

Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in May with store expansions and new formats.
Exclusive: PetTee Apparel stays on top of budgeting and appointments

A custom pet clothing and accessories retailer is managing scheduling and financial tracking with a single solution.
Lululemon meets Street with Q1 revenue; net income falls

Lululemon Athletica Inc. slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations with net revenue as net income slipped in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
How retailers can appeal to podcast fans

Consumers are increasingly using podcasts as sources of entertainment and information, and retailers can capitalize on this trend.

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Torrid closing up to 180 stores; net sales drop in Q1

Dave's Hot Chicken acquired for $1 billion

Five Below reports strong Q1 growth as sales rise 19.5%; CFO to leave

Survey: Consumers pull forward purchases, plan to cut spending ahead of tariffs

Starbucks promotes app usage, store visits with push notifications

Store Experience Study 2025

Report: Retail outranks other industries for customer support satisfaction

Amazon Web Services to invest $5 billion in Taiwan data centers

First Look: Beyond Yoga opens largest store to date

Walmart brings drone delivery to five new markets

Little Caesars to make debut in India

Store Expansion News: May update

Exclusive: PetTee Apparel stays on top of budgeting and appointments

Lululemon meets Street with Q1 revenue; net income falls

How retailers can appeal to podcast fans

Dynamic Design & Permitting Strategies to Fast-Track Retail Construction

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Torrid closing up to 180 stores; net sales drop in Q1

Dave's Hot Chicken acquired for $1 billion

Five Below reports strong Q1 growth as sales rise 19.5%; CFO to leave

Survey: Consumers pull forward purchases, plan to cut spending ahead of tariffs

Starbucks promotes app usage, store visits with push notifications

Report: Retail outranks other industries for customer support satisfaction

Amazon Web Services to invest $5 billion in Taiwan data centers

First Look: Beyond Yoga opens largest store to date

Walmart brings drone delivery to five new markets

Little Caesars to make debut in India

Store Expansion News: May update

Exclusive: PetTee Apparel stays on top of budgeting and appointments

Lululemon meets Street with Q1 revenue; net income falls

How retailers can appeal to podcast fans