by Mike Duff | Aug 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retail sales increased in July for the 10th consecutive month, with both total and core sales advancing month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. Total retail sales, excluding automobile...
by Mike Duff | Aug 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Home Depot president and CEO Ted Decker is taking a medical leave of absence and Ann-Marie Campbell, senior executive vice president, and Richard McPhail, executive vice president and CFO, will share his executive responsibilities until he returns. Campbell will...
by Mike Duff | Aug 11, 2026 | Retail Articles
The American Customer Satisfaction Index declined sharply in the second quarter of 2026, posting a drop surpassed only once in the past century as customer complaints reached record levels. ACSI warned that continued dissatisfaction could prompt more consumers to...
by Mike Duff | Aug 11, 2026 | Retail Articles
As Ollie’s Bargain Outlet marks National Bargain Hunting Week, a new shopper survey from the off-price retailer indicates that inflation and rising prices remain major concerns for its customers. Ollie’s polled 60,000 of its Ollie’s Army loyalty...
by Mike Duff | Aug 11, 2026 | Retail Articles
Meijer will open two new stores on September 30, adding a supercenter in Plymouth Township, MI, and a Meijer Grocery location in Fishers, IN. As part of Meijer’s ongoing expansion effort, the new 159,000-square-foot supercenter will increase the company’s...
