Torrid closing up to 180 stores; net sales drop in Q1Torrid Holdings Inc. met expectations for its first quarter of fiscal 2025 with declining sales and profits as it accelerates a pivot to a more digital focus. Dave's Hot Chicken acquired for $1 billionThe same private equity firm that purchased Subway last year has acquired an emerging fast-casual powerhouse. Survey: Consumers pull forward purchases, plan to cut spending ahead of tariffs Tariffs will have a major impact on how consumers spend their money. Starbucks promotes app usage, store visits with push notifications Starbucks Coffee Company is personalizing mobile promotions to customers as they approach stores. Report: Retail outranks other industries for customer support satisfaction Retail receives relatively high marks from consumers when it comes to customer support. Amazon Web Services to invest $5 billion in Taiwan data centers The hosted web services division of Amazon is making a major commitment to its operational presence in Taiwan. First Look: Beyond Yoga opens largest store to date A Los Angeles-based athletic lifestyle brand has planted its flag on the East Coast. Walmart brings drone delivery to five new markets Walmart is expanding the range of its U.S. drone delivery program in a big way. Little Caesars to make debut in India Little Caesars is set to open its first stores in the world’s most-populated country. Store Expansion News: May update Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in May with store expansions and new formats. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
