Chain Store Age

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: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

A Japanese-born fast-casual restaurant chain is growing its presence in America’s second-largest state. ow.ly/NnvY50ZaxSI #restaurant #fastcasual #stores

Sleep Number has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and entered into an agreement to combine with Sleep Country Canada. ow.ly/GA6H50Zb9Oz #retail #bankruptcy

A new leader has taken over at a leading experiential toy retailer. ow.ly/ETW850Zb9zE #retail #CEO #leadership

The prices of key construction materials continued to increase in May. ow.ly/Eacg50ZbkNB #retail #realestate #construction

For the first time, customers outside the U.S. can order from the Walmart digital marketplace with delivery provided by Walmart. ow.ly/8Bxo50Zb9xl #retail #ecommerce #delivery

Kohl’s and Staples both plan to host omnichannel sales events that will overlap with Amazon Prime Day. ow.ly/vbxZ50ZaFQR #retail #ecommerce #sale

Lowe’s Companies Inc. is partnering with a leading live entertainment company to provide exclusive live music experiences as a loyalty perk. ow.ly/KkZA50ZaBpN #retail #homeimprovement #concerts

An online THC and wellness brand marketplace has named a new leader. ow.ly/eONr50Zay1c #retail #ecommerce #THC

Walmart’s retail media network is opening a major audience platform to its advertisers. ow.ly/aMwm50ZaxPL #retail #retailmedia #advertising

Captain D’s is looking to continue its expansion in Europe after recently making its debut in the United Kingdom. ow.ly/bxwR50ZavgP #restaurant #QSR #Europe

Amazon is expanding its third-party logistics presence and potential to compete with UPS and FedEx. ow.ly/ufOs50Zabni #retail #ecommerce #delivery

A Canadian direct-to-consumer furniture brand has selected the Windy City as the site of its next pop-up location. ow.ly/OH8x50ZaaIA #retail #store #furniture #Chicago

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Father’s Day spending has increased across all categories, with the exception of shoppers ages 65 and older. ow.ly/iUqP50Za5yl #retail #FathersDay #spending

A leading specialty and organic grocer is bringing coffee shops to select stores in Florida. ow.ly/N4qP50Z9X74 #retail #grocery #coffee

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off this week, and 11 U.S. host cities are set to greatly benefit from the event. ow.ly/QlV750Z9Txm #retail #WorldCup #realestate

Grocery Outlet deploys Afresh AI technology: chainstoreage.com/grocery-outlet…

Walmart challenges Amazon with Walmart Deals: chainstoreage.com/walmart-deals-…

Experiences and subscriptions are playing a key role in consumers’ Father’s Day gifting strategies – but in-store shopping is still important. ow.ly/NgWw50Z9zYY #retail #gifts #spending

Artificial intelligence is having a significant impact on how consumers communicate with and view brands. ow.ly/TwgL50Z9vX1 #retail #AI #brands

A family-owned grocery operator with locations in several Midwest states is capturing real-time, shelf-level data. ow.ly/Iw8k50Z9t4W #retail #inventory #robots #grocery