Retail Articles

Ross Completes 2026 Expansion Initiative With 51 Stores Openings

Ross Stores opened 41 namesake and 10 dd’s Discounts stores across 17 states in September and October, completing the company’s store growth plans for fiscal 2026.

Ikea’s Small-Format Strategy Sets Replacement Store Plan in Suburban Chicago

Ikea is replacing one of its full-sized superstores in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, IL, with a small-format location in nearby Naperville.

Costco Records Another Solid Sales Month in September

Costco Wholesale Corp. posted net sales of $30.02 billion for the five-week fiscal month of September, up from $26.58 billion in the prior-year period.