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Ross Stores Expands Physical Footprint With 39 New Stores
October 26, 2020

Ross Stores has opened 30 Ross Dress for Less® retail locations and nine dd’s DISCOUNTS® retail locations throughout 17 states in October, marking the completion of its store growth plans for fiscal 2020, according to a Monday (Oct. 26) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Pandemic’s Latest Wave Meets The Digital-First Economy
October 26, 2020

It’s difficult to say whether the pandemic is making a comeback because to “make a comeback,” it would technically have had to have gone away — which it never really has. But even localities that were more successful in reducing COVID-19 rates during the summer...

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Why Toys Are Making A 2020 Comeback
October 23, 2020

It’s been a good year to be in the business of selling toys, a fact demonstrated by Mattel’s recent earnings release showing a surprising jump in quarterly sales, with hope for more to come as the annual holiday shopping season is revving up. Get the...

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The Gap Sets Out Digital-First Strategy
October 23, 2020

The Nike retailing model has shown itself again as The Gap announced Thursday that it will close underperforming stores, focus on the digital-first economy and exit its mall locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Black Friday Loses Deep Discount Retail Strategies
October 23, 2020

Despite the fact that many retailers are creating their own versions of Black Friday, the traditional one that happens the day after Thanksgiving will still occur as a retail event. The overcrowded stores and the insane rush to grab the latest bargain may not be...

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Tractor Supply Company Net Sales Rise 31.4 Pct
October 23, 2020

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Company reported net sales climbed 31.4 percent and comparable store sales rose 26.8 percent in Q3, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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UK Retail Sales Volumes Climbed 1.5 Pct In September
October 23, 2020

The U.K.’s Office for National Statistics reported on Friday (Oct. 23) that retail sales volumes rose by 1.5 percent in September in contrast to August, marking the fifth straight month of expansion, according to a statistical bulletin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Grocery Round-Up: SNAP’s Delivery Expansion, Amazon’s No Charge Pick-ups And The Store Building Binge
October 22, 2020

Another busy week in the rapidly digitizing world of grocery with a focus this week on making digital grocery orders more accessible to all coming in new upgrades to Whole Foods pickup and Aldi and Instacart’s joint SNAP expansion push. But even as consumers are getting increasingly digital...

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Mattel Sees 10 Pct Jump In Net Sales As Homebound Consumers Buy Toys
October 22, 2020

Mattel has reported a surprising jump in quarterly sales, with more growth hoped for in the holiday season, as retailers rushed to stock shelves with toys for parents ready to buy things for their children, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...