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Big box retailers
As higher-income households do more shopping at Walmart, the store is stocking fancier brands
Mar 22, 2024
The fluorescent lit aisles of big box stores don’t scream luxury. But for certain items, consumers just don’t care.
Macy's isn't facing a retail apocalypse. It's facing a shrinking middle class.
Mar 6, 2024
Department stores were created to serve an income group that's declining while the poorer and wealthier cohorts expand.
Costs have been falling for retailers — some retailers, at least
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Justin Ho
Nov 16, 2023
While supply chain costs have fallen over the last year, some retailers are still facing wage pressure and inventory costs.
Big box stores go big on renovations to tempt shoppers
Nov 7, 2023
They're trying to stay ahead of what customers, now used to online convenience and speed, expect from a retailer.
Members-only retailers are a status symbol in China
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Jennifer Pak
Sep 18, 2023
While regular supermarkets are struggling in China, aspirational consumers keep Sam’s Club, Costco and its Chinese competitor Freshippo X expanding.
Walmart’s store closures in Chicago highlight the challenges of urban big box retail
Apr 13, 2023
Walmart says that, collectively, its Chicago stores aren’t profitable. But academics point out they’ll still leave a hole when they’re gone.
CEOs call on Washington to help small businesses
Aug 4, 2020
Over 100 current and former corporate leaders sign a letter urging Congress to provide more relief to a huge sector that includes many of their suppliers and customers.
For public good, not for profit.
Home Depot reports earnings this week
Aug 19, 2019
Some things are looking up for the retailer. Others, however ...