One company forecasting a better year ahead? Dollar General
People are spending more at Dollar General. In part, that's thanks to shoppers trading down from more expensive stores.
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Sellers of dog leashes and mom gear hope court rulings lead to tariff relief
Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains.
Can retailers eat tariffs without price hikes? Walmart, Target, Lowe's face pressure
Major chains are fighting two battles at once: a financial battle to keep costs low in the face of new tariffs, and a political one to avoid the president's wrath.
Home Depot doesn't plan to raise prices due to tariffs. But some items may disappear
The home improvement chain broke from many other retailers, who say they cannot afford to absorb new tariffs. President Trump recently attacked Walmart for warning of price hikes.
Dick's Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Together, the two retailers will have to wade the choppy waters of new tariffs on imports, including footwear. And they'll face the growing competition from shoe brands selling directly to shoppers.
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This week also saw a highly undramatic object cause drama and the happily undramatic return of the two NASA astronauts who had an unexpected stay on the International Space Station.
Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever
Once a formidable fast-fashion mall staple, Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy. The retailer has been a shell of its former self since it first filed for bankruptcy in 2019.
Canada's Hudson's Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis
The department store chain, founded in 1670, can't pay its debts and says the pandemic, inflation and now trade tensions have hurt its financial future.
Fabric giant Joann is closing down. What happens to those who relied on the retailer?
Joann, the major national retailer of fabric and craft supplies, is going out of business and closing all of its roughly 800 stores. What does that mean for professionals who relied on the chain?
So long, Party City, and thanks for all the balloons
The chain that laid claim to celebrations across America is now sweeping up the confetti and turning off the lights. Two bankruptcies failed to get its debt in order.