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Welcome to the Retail Daily podcast — a quick rundown of the top headlines in the grocery and c-store industries, produced every Monday through Friday by editors of Supermarket News, along with our ...

US retail sales soared in March by the most in a year, suggesting consumers continued to spend on a wide array of merchandise despite a surge in gasoline prices sparked by the Iran war. The value of ...

Americans saw large chunks of their wallets get eaten up by soaring gas prices in March; however, consumers still had money left in the tank to spend elsewhere. A war-driven spike in gas prices sent ...

Retailers such as Dollar General and Aldi plan major store expansions in the US in 2026. Store closures are outpacing openings so far, with over 2,000 closures announced for 2026. From Uniqlo to ...

The tariff refund claims portal from U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches on Monday. Companies paid more than $160 billion in tariffs, which the Supreme Court ruled to be illegal in February.

Autumn is an associate editorial director and a contributor to BizTech Magazine. She covers trends and tech in retail, energy & utilities, financial services and nonprofit sectors. Demand forecasting ...

More than 2,000 US retail stores and restaurants are set to close by the end of 2026. Major chains, including Wendy's and Macy's, are citing efficiency as the reason behind the closures. Apple is one ...

A national retailer that offers brick-and-mortar space for vendors is closing all of its stores, affecting two Triangle locations. Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed all stores Tuesday, April 14.

Buying groceries in bulk can net you huge savings in the long run — warehouse clubs like Costco, BJ’s and Sam’s Club regularly offer steep discounts per unit when you buy large quantities of items.