Chain Store Age

In this week's Retail Insights column I look at how Lane Bryant, LL Bean and True Beauty Lashes all got personal with their customers over the winter: chainstoreage.com/three-hot-pers…

Torrid Holdings Inc. is ready to begin its next chapter. ow.ly/yPqL50YwQPB #retail #stores #apparel

A Texas-based sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer is partnering with a financial services company to offer a new loyalty and payment platform. ow.ly/524750YwQOj #retail #payments #sportinggoods

Zimmermann is expanding its footprint to the Midwest. ow.ly/MKYC50YwvlB #retail #luxury #Chicago

A California-based speciality coffee chain is integrating artificial intelligence into its stores. ow.ly/JgbX50Ywu0W #coffee #AI #technology

Costco Wholesale Corp. is fine-tuning its targeting of online ads for brands participating in its retail media network. ow.ly/lTo250YwtZm #retail #advertising #retailmedia

Sally Beauty is doing business on a leading video-oriented social media platform. ow.ly/95tu50YwqNX #retail #beauty #ecommerce

Foot Locker customers have a new option for fast delivery of online orders. ow.ly/IXhC50YwpYX #retail #footwear #delivery #apparel

Home improvement industry professionals who are part of the Home Depot Pro Xtra loyalty program have new digital tools, accessible from one dashboard. ow.ly/k81150YwpX1 #retail #homeimprovement

Retail real estate is no longer just about stores and sales: It’s about experiences! Chain Store Age is looking to honor the Top 10 Retail Center Experiences of 2026 in our July-August issue. Submit a property here: ow.ly/kPVl50YwqGK

Bob’s Discount Furniture Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter as it continued to maintain momentum in a struggling retail sector. ow.ly/4WFz50Yw2aH #retail #furniture #stores

A leading home improvement retailer is enhancing its supply chain operations through artificial intelligence. ow.ly/3lZw50YvZyS #retail #supplychain #homeimprovement

Consumer resilience is expected to continue in 2026, with higher-income households driving the majority of growth in retail spending. ow.ly/gp7w50Yw25X #retail #spending

Macy’s Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and sales, and comparable gains across its three banners as the turnaround at its namesake brand continues to shows progress. ow.ly/cG3750YvZzy #retail #sales #departmentstore

One of the nation’s largest pizza chains is streamlining its delivery operations. ow.ly/enai50YvV8M #restaurant #QSR #pizza #delivery

Family Dollar is thinking smaller. ow.ly/sQk550Yvyaq #retail #discount #stores

Those buying Easter candy this year may feel some sticker shock. ow.ly/t2um50YvwGp #retail #candy #Easter

An NHL team could be coming back to Atlanta with help from the redevelopment of North Point Mall. ow.ly/nq0J50YvwCr #retail #sports #realestate #mall

Lowe's is introducing a new optional benefit to members of its MyLowe’s Rewards loyalty program, but it's not free. ow.ly/XcUw50Yvwql #retail #homeimprovement #rewards

A popular low-cost shopping platform best-known for fast fashion is helping customers get ready for festival season. ow.ly/cPcM50Yvwnl #retail #apparel