A planned new line of artificial intelligence-enabled smart glasses may represent a major step forward in what could be called "spatial commerce." Agentic AI has not created the same buzz in ...

When it comes to what size properties are becoming available, CoStar found that large boxes, including those formerly occupied by chains such as Big Lots and Joann, are leading the increase.

As to the factors which drew Bob’s to the two new states, Murthy said that has built a loyal customer base throughout New England, and opening a store in Vermont allows the company to strengthen ...

Stakes are high when it comes to customer experience. More than half (53%) of consumers surveyed said they will abandon a favorite brand after experiencing as few as two poor interactions.

Big Lots is entering its final wave of store reopenings under its new owners.

“The retail industry experienced continued growth in 2024 as consumer spending remained high despite numerous market uncertainties throughout the year,” said NRF executive director of research ...

Etsy has been attempting to improve its search experience for customers and sellers. The e-tailer recently began letting customers browse by curated collections on its app, based on trends ...

A Las Vegas sandwich chain is quickly growing its store count. Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has been opening in new markets across the country as part of its goal to reach over 750 locations by ...

Carl’s Jr. has entered a new European market. CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, has opened the first Carl’s Jr. location in the United Kingdom at St. David ...

Variety’s acquisition of Big Lots! stores marks a significant expansion for the company, further solidifying its position as a leading discount retailer, the company said. Variety’s portfolio ...

A majority (55%) of brand leaders believe influencers drive traffic, but only 29% of consumers say influencer content makes them feel positively towards a brand. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of ...

Walmart has also launched Walmart Realm, a 3-D virtual shopping environment curated by digital influencers and built upon the Emperia metaverse platform in partnership with Sawhorse Productions ...