Ross Stores, which also owns dd’s Discounts, has recently debuted in a new market as it expands its store footprint. The move comes as it continues to build momentum with shoppers. In the second quarter of 2026, the off-price retailer’s comparable store sales climbed 10% year over year, while its operating profit rose nearly 73%,
After years of financial losses, Harvey Nichols has a new owner promising to turn around the struggling luxury retailer. But the takeover has not stopped more store closures and rebranding plans. Several locations are now set to shut down or be converted to another retail brand as the new owner reshapes the business. Founded in
When I was a kid, Nike was the pinnacle of cool footwear. Of course, there were other competitive athletic shoe brands like Reebok and Adidas, but thanks to its brand partnerships with NBA stars such as Michael Jordan and Penny Hardaway (ok, now I’m dating myself), Nike (NKE) always stood head and shoulders above the
Crumbl faces two massive problems. First, the chain sells a pricey indulgence customers don’t actually need. Second, millions of Americans are taking GLP-1 drugs that curb their appetites. “People just don’t feel great about the economy,” Zions Bank Senior Economist Robert Spendlove told KSL. “And a big reason for that is they’re facing constant pressure
At a time when so many retailers are closing their doors due to financial difficulties, consumers are getting more accustomed to saying goodbye to their favorite stores. But one department store closure is hitting hard. Neiman Marcus’ historic Dallas flagship has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an era for the luxury retailer
For years, a new Air Jordan release worked like a holiday. Sneaker fans set alarms, refreshed the app, and paid resale prices when they missed out. That scarcity was the product. Lately, Nike has been rolling out so many retro pairs that the magic has worn off — and the company now admits it. Nike
Used car dealers and car salesmen in general don’t have great reputations, and their practices have become the basis for jokes that are practically part of the collective consciousness. That’s backed up by a 2025 Gallup poll, which shows nurses on one end and car salespeople on the opposite end of the trust spectrum. “In
Running its first flights two years after launching in 2016, low-cost airline Flybondi grew quickly into the second-largest airline in Argentina after state-owned flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas. A fleet of 15 Boeing 737-800 planes allowed the airline to fly to 23 destinations across Argentina and neighboring countries, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. But since June
If there’s one thing Costco is known for, it’s remarkably low prices. In fact, a big reason impulse purchases are so common at Costco is that members tend to stumble upon new deals and think, “Hey, that’s just too good to pass up.” Now, Costco shoppers have another reason to check the price tags on
People rarely think about who owns and operates the hotel they’re staying in. In most cases, if I’m in a Marriott or a Hilton, I just assume that the brand on the marquee is the company running the property. In reality, that’s often not the case and many hotel brands are franchised, with some run