Target joins crowd of big US retailers seeking store expansion

By Reuters Published Mar 8, 2024 Opening new stores is back in style – at some U.S. retail chains. Executives at several major retailers in recent weeks have touted the chains’ efforts to gain market share by adding new locations. Target, for instance, is adding 300, Walmart, 150; Sam’s Club, 30; Bloomingdale’s, 15 and Bluemercury … Read more

The Athlete’s Foot posts 7% sales uptick in 2023

The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) on Tuesday reported global sales of $593 million, up 7%, in fiscal year 2023, as the sportswear retailer continued on its growth trajectory, “even amidst a challenging retail landscape.” The Athlete’s Foot The Atlanta, Georgia-based company attributed its financial growth to “heightened customer engagement,” during the year, particularly with the global rollout of its … Read more

Neighborhood Decorates Abandoned Car For Christmas

An abandoned car lingered for months in a Denver neighborhood and residents seized the opportunity brought by this holiday season to help the derelict sedan stand out. Residents tell KDVR the Chevy Impala sat in the same spot for “about three months,” gathering dust and generally being a nuisance. An unknown person (or group) festooned … Read more