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Dollar stores have fallen on hard times
The dollar store has been a shopping staple for many lower-income Americans, but lately it’s been a struggle.
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Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending.
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Ikea is cutting prices as inflation eases — and more could be on the way
Swedish retail giant IKEA has been cutting prices for some of its items as inflation eases and the cost of raw materials drop globally.
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New York's new plan to fight against retail theft
There’s a new proposal in New York that would help stores fight theft while getting a tax break. News 4’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Online retailer Zulily says it will go into liquidation, surprising customers
The U.S. ecommerce company Zulily says it is closing down, surprising customers, after efforts to salvage the business failed.
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Retailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppers
Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might find solace in discovering some of America’s biggest retailers are working to increase their shipping speeds to please shoppers expecting faster and faster deliveries.
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Target blamed theft and violence for 9 store closures. Crime is higher at locations it kept open nearby
Target blamed theft and violence when it closed 9 stores in New York, Seattle, San Francisco and Portland, but crime is worse at locations it kept open nearby.
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Rite Aid closing NY, NJ, CT locations after store declares bankruptcy: See full list
Rite Aid plans to plans to close about 7% of its stores initially, as the drugstore chain makes its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company submitted a list of 154 stores in a court filing. Most of the chain’s stores are on the East and West coasts, and the list reflects that. Several locations are in New...
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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
Rite Aid, the third-largest US drugstore chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday
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Popeyes overtakes KFC as No. 2 chicken chain, but Chick-fil-A stays on top
Both Popeyes and KFC have lost market share to Chick-fil-A over the past year, according to Barclays research.
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Toys R Us is planning a brick-and-mortar comeback in the U.S., with up to 24 new flagship stores
Toy retailer Toys R Us plans to open as many as 24 brick-and-mortar flagship stores across the U.S., its parent company WHP Global announced Friday.
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Target closing East Harlem store blaming crime
Target blames a surge in theft and crime for cutting profits by half a billion dollars. News 4’s Ida Siegal reports.
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Victoria's Secret overhauls its racy fashion catwalk in its latest moves to be more inclusive
Victoria’s Secret has been trying to reverse its image built on a man’s vision of sexiness that eventually backfired.
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Last Kmart in NJ is set to close in October. Here's where final 2 stores in US will be
Kmart is getting ready to close its last store in New Jersey come October. Once that happens, there will be just two stores left in the U.S.
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No more freebies: Companies crack down on customer perks and rewards
Companies from Dunkin’ to Delta, Netflix to Sephora are pulling back on freebies and perks as they chase higher margins.
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Teachers can now get a Sam's Club membership for just $20. Here's how
Sam’s Club is easing back-to-school shopping for teachers with its new membership deal.
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A list of stores staying open (and closed) on July 4th in 2023
Get your favorite nationwide retailer’s Independence Day hours in one spot.
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The Inform Act Just Took Effect — Here's How It Aims to Target Organized Retail Theft
The Inform Act, a bipartisan bill targeting organized retail theft that takes effect Tuesday, requires online marketplaces to disclose the identity of sellers.
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Century 21 Reopens NYC Flagship Store in Lower Manhattan After Closing During Pandemic
Discount luxury goods store Century 21 returned to lower Manhattan — its comeback in the city where it opened its doors for the first time back in 1961.
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Century 21 Reopens Flagship Store in NYC
John Chandler reporting on the highly anticipated reopening of Century 21’s flagship store near Wall Street.