Retail

The home improvement store debunked the parking lot fee rumors, saying they never charged for parking and “don’t plan to” in the future.

U.S. consumers are rushing to buy big-ticket items before President Donald Trump’s tariffs kick in. Consumers who were considering big purchases told The Associated Press that they hurried in recent days to lease cars and buy products such as laptops in anticipation of the tariffs. Economists say the tariffs are expected to increase prices for everyday items, warning of potentially...

Businesses say tariffs add to expenses and eat into profits, but they are wary of losing sales if they try to pass all of the burden on to customers.

The study, which surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults, found that two-thirds of adults would pay more for their favorite childhood products to return to shelves.

The grocer is bringing back its mini canvas tote this April in stores across the country, Trader Joe’s confirmed in a statement to TODAY.com.

The youth fashion brand said that it was winding down operations due to competition from fast-fashion, financial challenges and changing consumer trends.

It’s the second time the chain has filed for bankruptcy as online competition and foreign rivals look to have permanently buried the once-leading fashion outlet.

As Joann Fabrics prepares to close hundreds of stores nationwide, all locations have started selling off their inventory at heavily discounted rates, but fans of the once popular crafting chain are criticizing an unexpected policy being used during the sales.

CVS is set to open new kind of pharmacy stores within the next year for parts of U.S.

A 40-day boycott of Target that calls for supporters to give up shopping at the company’s stores during the Lenten period kicked off this week.

Birkenstock sandals are ubiquitous in the summer. But can the well-known sandals be considered art? That’s what Germany’s Federal Court of Justice had to decide on Thursday, and it ruled they’re just comfy footwear. Birkenstock, which is headquartered in western Germany, had filed a lawsuit against three competitors who sold sandal models that were very similar to its own. The...

Nike has signed a partnership with Kim Kardashian’s shapewear company Skims to launch a new brand aimed at women.

Inflation and a growing preference among consumers to shop online to find the cheapest deals took a toll on brick-and-mortar retailers in 2024.

The retailer cited expiring leases and market conditions for a “handful” of impending store closures.

The oft-maligned skinny jean has crept back onto the runway and is headed for a comeback as soon as this fall.

All Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom stores will close in the U.S. after their operator filed for bankruptcy. 

Analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting Amazon to report revenue of $187 billion for its latest quarter on Thursday.

Target joins Walmart, Meta, McDonald’s and a wave of other major companies pulling back on DEI programs.

The trend reflects the divide between retailers gaining market share, such as Walmart, and those that have lost ground or filed for bankruptcy, like Big Lots.

Costco employees voted to authorize a strike, paving the way for a work stoppage if the labor group and retailer don’t reach an agreement by Jan. 31.