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Off-Price Retailer Ross Stores Seizes Mainstream Market Share
Retail // March 03, 2026

Off-price retailer Ross Stores saw “robust” comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter, crediting the expansion in part to its success in drawing shoppers away from mainstream retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Costco’s Digital Sales Surge 21% as Members Maintain Spending
Retail // December 11, 2025

Costco’s digital transformation continues, as the fiscal first quarter delivered double-digit growth in digital comparable sales and engagement with the app, and warehouse members are showing what management termed “consistency” in their spending even amid economic uncertainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

High-Income Americans Go Bargain Hunting and Shake Up Retail’s Royalty
Retail // June 05, 2025

The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos disclosed that the retailer is attracting more high-income shoppers than at...

Five Below Adds CMO as More Shopping Journeys Start Online
Retail // March 19, 2025

Five Below has added a chief marketing officer (CMO) to promote the products it has added since beginning a reset of its business and to meet customers where they are: online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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High-Income Americans Go Bargain Hunting and Shake Up Retail’s Royalty

June 05, 2025
The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos disclosed that the retailer is attracting more high-income shoppers than at any time in the past four years — a trend […]

RetailMeNot Says Consumers Start With Deals and Stay for Brands or Retailers

January 11, 2024
In the narrative of the retail scene, the consistent theme over the last two years has been the influence of inflation on consumer spending. However, this impact extends beyond the...

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Says It Was Built for This Economy

December 07, 2023
As prices go up and people feel the pinch in their wallets due to inflation, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is standing out as the go-to place for discounts.  Get the Full...

Designer Brands Says Customers Find Value in the Clearance Aisle

December 06, 2023
The current state of the consumer, a concern that has been regularly reflected during the past quarter at PYMNTS, is very real for DSW’s parent company Designer Brands. Consumers are...

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Costco Digital Innovations Fuel 22.6% Online Growth

March 05, 2026
Costco is seeing measurable benefits from its latest digital initiatives both in-store and online, Costco President, CEO and Director Ron Vachris said Thursday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Off-Price Retailer Ross Stores Seizes Mainstream Market Share

March 03, 2026
Off-price retailer Ross Stores saw “robust” comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter, crediting the expansion in part to its success in drawing shoppers away from mainstream retailers. Get...

Five Below Adds CMO as More Shopping Journeys Start Online

March 19, 2025
Five Below has added a chief marketing officer (CMO) to promote the products it has added since beginning a reset of its business and to meet customers where they are:...

Five Below Says ‘Value and Fun’ Drive Better-Than-Expected Sales

November 29, 2023
Specialty discount retailer Five Below said it is driving sales by offering customers both value and fun. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...