Retail Intelligence – February
January 30 – Home Depot Laying Off 800 Workers at Atlanta HQ in Return-to-Office MoveOur goal is to drive greater agility and position the company to move faster and stay even more closely connected with our frontline associates, said the company. From: HomePage News January 30 – Gen Z Takes Wedding Planning Lead with Minds […]
Retail Intelligence – January
December 23 – Visa: Holiday Spending Rose 4.2%; In-Store Sales Capture 73% of SpendGeneral merchandise stores saw a 3.7% lift as consumers sought out convenience, Visa noted. From: Chain Store Age December 23 – Deal to Sell 120 J.C. Penney Stores for $950M Falls ThroughShareholders include Simon Property Group, Brookfield Corporation, Authentic Brands Group […]
Retail Intelligence – December
November 30 – A Measure of Success: Independent Retailer Index38% of respondents reported that sales increased in Q2 2025 versus Q2 2024. From: Hardware Retailing November 26 – Belk Set to Debut Smaller Store Concept with Local FlavorsEach of the Belk Market stores will offer a curated assortment of national and private label brands […]
Retail Intelligence – October
September 30 – Mastercard: Macroeconomic Factors Will Drive Holiday 2025 SpendingLarger retailers that purchased and stocked holiday items in advance of tariff changes are likely to have a competitive advantage. From: HomePage News September 30 – Target, Netflix Partner on ‘Stranger Things’ Collection Spanning Halloween to New Year’sThe product lineup includes portable drinkware, mugs, […]
Retail Intelligence – September
August 29 – Ollie’s Cites Q2 Housewares Gains as Tariffs Presented Opportunity BuysYear over year, comparable store sales increased 5%, driven by a transactions increase. From: HomePage News August 29 – Burlington Turned in Solid Q2 but Tariffs Weighed on HomeMichael O’Sullivan, Burlington CEO, said in a conference call that tariffs impacted the company in […]
Retail Intelligence – August 2025
July 28 – Altuzarra Collection Enlivens West Elm Kids AssortmentThe collection, part of the West Elm Kids lineup, includes layette and kids’ merchandise featuring Altuzarra’s own hand-drawn botanical illustrations on many items. From: HomePage News July 28 – Walmart Hires Instacart Exec to Drive AI, Tech InnovationWalmart has hired a new executive to help […]
Retail Intelligence – July 2025
June 30 – Study Assesses Potential Holiday Tariff Impact Among Suppliers, Sellers, ConsumersThe Coupa research study revealed 84% of U.S. consumers cited cost over quality and variety as the most important factor when shopping. From: HomePage News June 30 – Dollar General Temporarily Drops Prices on 1K Items During Summer SaleDollar General recently reduced prices on around […]
Retail Intelligence – June
May 30 – Variety Wholesalers Plans Final Wave of Big Lots Reopening’s on June 5The success of the Big Lots reopening effort has spurred the retailers new owner, Variety Wholesalers, to explore options for acquiring additional Big Lots locations, the parent company said. From: HomePage News May 30 – Placer.ai: Are Malls Cool Again?Empty anchor implants […]
U.S. Retail Intelligence – May
April 30 – Import Gains Ahead of Tariffs Contributed to GDP Decline in Q1The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported real gross domestic product decreased at an annual rate of 0.3% in 2025’s first quarter. From: HomePage News Burlington on Lease-Buying Spree — to Assume 45 Joann LeasesBurlington will take over the leases, which are for […]
U.S. Retail Intelligence – March
February 28 – Consumers Cautious of AI Amid Growing E-Commerce Integration 39% of consumers said they have abandoned purchases while shopping due to frustrating AI interactions, such as inaccurate recommendations or poor chatbot interactions. From: HomePage News February 28 – QVC Extends Rawlinson as CEO While Posting Non-Cash Q4 Loss The new employment agreement with Rawlinson extends his […]
