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10/20/2023

First Look: Alpha Industries opens first permanent store

Military-inspired apparel brand Alpha Industries has opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar location.
10/20/2023

Survey: Brand loyalty decreases as consumers look for ways to save

With prices remaining high, brand loyalty is continuing to decrease among American consumers, according to a new survey.
10/19/2023

JCPenney launches initiatives to benefit first responders

Department retailer JCPenney has announced new initiatives to honor National First Responders Day on Oct. 28.
10/19/2023

ICSC: Consumers to balance in-store, online shopping for holidays

The vast majority of holiday shoppers plan to shop in-store and online this holiday season, with expected spending projected to be split between the two segments.
10/19/2023

Consumers opt for in-person returns, turned off by online-only option

Happy Returns’ third annual “Returns Happen” study found that a large majority of consumers rank in-person returns as their No. 1 preferred return option.
10/18/2023

Ping-pong social club Spin opens a 2nd NYC location

Spin's newest location features 10 ping-pong tables, food & beverage service and several other unique amenities.
10/18/2023

Westfield Old Orchard mall set to undergo third renovation, new retailers arriving

A multi-phase redevelopment of Westfield Old Orchard will bring apartments and a long list of new uses to the 1.5 million-sq.-ft. mall that debuted in Skokie, Ill. in 1956.
10/18/2023

NRF calls on Federal Reserve to lower swipe fee cap

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on the Federal Reserve to approve lowering its cap on debit card swipe fees.
10/17/2023

Apparel brand Outerknown expanding — here's where

The sustainable apparel brand is growing its footprint in affluent markets.
10/17/2023

Walmart, General Mills announce regenerative farming partnership

Retail giant Walmart and its wholesale chain Sam’s Club have announced a new initiative with General Mills to bolster regenerative agriculture across the United States.