August 29 – Ollie’s Cites Q2 Housewares Gains as Tariffs Presented Opportunity Buys
Year over year, comparable store sales increased 5%, driven by a transactions increase. From: HomePage News
August 29 – Burlington Turned in Solid Q2 but Tariffs Weighed on Home
Michael O’Sullivan, Burlington CEO, said in a conference call that tariffs impacted the company in the second quarter, with home among the segments in which its sources of supply took a hit. From: HomePage News
August 29 – Sycamore, Pessina Take Walgreens Private
Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of WBA, executed in partnership with WBA executive chairman Stefano Pessina and his family, who have reinvested 100% of their interests in WBA. From: HomePage News
August 28 – Ace Retail Holdings Announces Multi-Store Remodeling Initiative
Planning to make significant investments over the next five years, Ace Retail Holdings aims to install the new store concept in around 20 locations each year. From: Hardware Retailing
August 28 – Dollar General Home Goods Gains Help Advance Q2 Sales, Earnings
During a conference call, Dollar General reported that the home products category experienced its most significant comparable store sales (comps) increase in more than four years. From: HomePage News
August 28 – Save A Lot Names New CEO
COO Bill Mayo is stepping into the CEO position, as current CEO Fred Boehler is transitioning to an advisory role. From: Progressive Grocer
August 28 – Dick’s Sales Growth Continues Apace in Q2
Dick’s has been expanding its House of Sport store concept and plans to open 20 of the locations in 2026. From: Retail Dive
August 28 – Best Buy Q2 Beats Street, Says Tariff Mitigation Holding Back Price Gains
The company worked to rein in tariff-related price increases and discussed home products-related initiatives during a conference call. From: HomePage News
August 27 – Ace Corporate Q2 Earnings Advance While Stores Register Lower Comps
The hardware cooperative’s corporate net income was $119.5 million versus $114.8 million in the year-prior quarter. From: HomePage News
August 27 – Williams-Sonoma Raises Fiscal-Year Sales Guidance After Broad Q2 Gains
Laura Alber, Williams-Sonoma president and CEO said the company is advancing its next generation of digital design tools and preparing to launch a culinary companion developed to help customers with everything from cookware discovery to holiday entertaining. From: HomePage News
August 27 – New Home Private Labels Help Kohl’s Beat Street in Q2
Kohl’s home operation saw strength in the domestic decor and bedding and bath categories, partially offset by softness in small electrics. From: HomePage News
August 27 – Macy’s Partners with Amazon for Retail Ads Ahead of Holiday Season
The collaboration leverages features Amazon introduced in January, enabling it to serve as a third-party provider of ad-serving and reporting capabilities for retailers. From: Retail Dive
August 26 – ‘Hyper-Personalization’ Fuels Mounting Retail AI Adoption
Retail leaders are using advanced data capture and analytics to power smarter business decisions, to enhance service and to streamline supply chain management, Honeywell stated in its report, From: HomePage News
August 26 – Homary’s First Home Furnishings Store Opening in Southern California
The flagship Homary store is a key achievement in the company’s global growth plan, according to the company. From: HomePage News
August 26 – Walmart Delivers Blend of Augmented, Authentic Reality Marketing
Walmart intends to redefine how younger consumers discover, connect and shop with the company. From: HomePage News
August 26 – Regional Off-Pricer Gabe’s New Ownership, Avoids Bankruptcy
A group of lenders has taken over the retailer, a deal with buy-in from vendors and landlords that has significantly reduced its debt. From: Retail Dive
August 26 – NielsenIQ: Businesses Should Be Ready for All Economic Scenarios
NielsenIQ (NIQ) is taking a prepare-for-everything position, suggesting businesses be ready to follow the prevailing economic winds, whether through a healthy economy, a soft landing, a deep recession or stagflation. From: HomePage News
August 26 – Ulta Raises Full-Year Sales Outlook Amid Category Resilience
The beauty retailer saw Q2 net sales increase 9.3% with growth across both mass and prestige beauty. From: HomePage News
August 25 – Grilling, Home Cooking to Heat Up Again on Labor Day Weekend
Some 65% of consumers said they’ll stay close to home this Labor Day weekend, while 26% intend to drive or fly somewhere else, with 16% of respondents planning to drive somewhere within three hours of home. From: HomePage News
August 22 – Dollar General Names Returning Exec Lau CFO
Lau takes up his post on October 20. Current CFO Kelly Dilts exits the company on August 28 reportedly moving to Nordstrom. From: HomePage News
August 22 – BJ’s Posts Q2 Growth as General Merchandise Faces Weather, Economic Headwinds
BJ’s Wholesale Club posted higher net income and comparable sales in the second quarter, but general merchandise comps slipped on macroeconomic pressures and weather. From: HomePage News
August 22 – Ross Stores Q2 Earnings Impacted by Tariffs
Tariffs impacted second-quarter earnings at Ross Stores, but the company matched or exceeded a Wall Street estimate. From: HomePage News
August 21 – Numerator: Household Products Strong in Mixed Prime Day
Categories seeing the most Prime Day action included Health & Beauty, purchased by 55% of consumers, Home & Garden, by 49%, Apparel, by 39%, Electronics, by 33%, and Household by 28%. From: HomePage News
August 21 – No California Stores Ahead for Bed Bath & Beyond, Chairman Lemonis Says
California does not provide the right climate for Bed Bath & Beyond store operations, its parent company’s executive chairman, Marcus Lemonis, declared in a statement. From: HomePage News
August 21 – ALDI Takes Manhattan
Slated to open in 2026, the store will be located within a luxury residential building called The Ellery. From: Progressive Grocer
August 21 – Walmart Posts Q2 Sales Beat, but Liabilities, Tariffs Temper Earnings
Comps at Walmart U.S. gained 4.6% year over year in the quarter, while those at Sam’s Club advanced $5.9%, both sans fuel. From: HomePage News
August 20 – HomeGoods Momentum Lifts TJX in Q2
The second quarter saw TJX Cos. gain across key metrics as it managed tariff-related cost increases and saw strength in its HomeGoods business. From: HomePage News
August 20 – Lowe’s Posts Solid Q2 With Boost from Appliance Sales
In a conference call, Bill Boltz, Lowe’s executive VP, merchandising, said that, in Home Decor, Lowe’s delivered positive comps in paint, flooring and appliances. From: HomePage News
August 20 – Latest Dorothy Lane Market Opens Near Cincinnati
Dorothy Lane Market’s (DLM) fourth and largest store to date is now open in Mason, Ohio, near Cincinnati. From: Progressive Grocer
August 20 – Target Names COO Fiddelke Next CEO As Q2 Sales, Earnings Decline
Target reported lower second-quarter comparable sales and earnings and announced that COO Michael Fiddelke will become its next CEO as the company works to refresh its merchandising and consumer strategies. From: HomePage News
August 20 – C&S Wholesale Grocers Aims to Drive Value, Loyalty for Indies
C&S will spotlight the partnership and nationwide roll-out plan at its fall selling shows throughout August and September. From: Progressive Grocer
August 19 – Best Buy Launches Marketplace with Wide Housewares Assortment
On the home front, Best Buy is adding a wider selection of small appliances and kitchen essentials from brands such as Oster, Crock-Pot, Martha Stewart, Zulay Kitchen and Cuckoo. From: HomePage News
August 19 – Gillman Home Center Opens New Indiana Store
Gillman Home Center, which operates 17 locations throughout Indiana and Ohio, celebrated the opening of its newest store in North Vernon, Indiana. From: Hardware Retailing
August 19 – Dillard’s Beats Street on Q2 Earnings as Sales Advance
Stronger performing merchandise categories in the quarter included juniors and children’s apparel, and ladies’ accessories and lingerie, while home and furniture lagged, the company reported. From: HomePage News
August 19 – Home Depot Comps Get Q2 Lift from Small Household Projects
As for consumer purchasing across merchandise categories, Home Depot saw strength in seasonal products such as patio, grills and live goods, Bastek pointed out. From: HomePage News
August 19 – Sprouts Farmers Market’s Hot Streak Continues
The fast-growing specialty grocer, which just posted strong quarterly results, is entering new communities around the country. From: Progressive Grocer
August 18 – Report Reveals How Tariffs and Inflation Are Changing U.S. Shopping Habits
Consumer confidence, as reviewed in July, demonstrated that consumer activity is colored by caution and lingering economic uncertainty. From: HomePage News
August 18 – Survey: Hyper-Informed Shoppers Present a Challenge to Retailers
Lauren Cevallos of Jumpmind said “In-store shopping is now tightly connected to the digital experience, with customers arriving to collect online orders, check items they’ve researched, or find something new. From: HomePage News
August 18 – Beyond, Inc. Making Corporate Name Change to Bed Bath & Beyond
The announcement comes shortly after Beyond revealed that Bed Bath & Beyond will get its first physical store since its brick-and-mortar locations shuttered in the corporate bankruptcy under the company’s previous public ownership From: HomePage News
August 15 – Circana: Women More Wary of Discretionary Spending
Home décor and team sports products gained the most ground across the demographic. From: HomePage News
August 15 – Pottery Barn Teams with Designer Brandon Maxwell on New Collection
The Brandon collection embraces the designer’s signature aesthetic and incorporates vibrant navy and green hues, leather, silver and velvet accents, the Williams-Sonoma banner maintained. From: HomePage News
August 15 – Grocery Outlet Expands on Both Coasts
In an earnings call last week, Grocery Outlet CEO Jason Potter emphasized the company’s transformation that includes a more thoughtful selection of new store outposts. From: Progressive Grocer
August 15 – Ace Hardware Marks One Year of Outdoor Living–Focused Store Transformation
Ace developed Elevate3 to improve the customer experience, especially in the Paint, Power, Backyard & Barbeque, and Home Preservation categories. From: HomePage News
August 15 – Circana: Women More Wary of Discretionary Spending
ACSI indicates overall customer satisfaction in the United States has dropped for three consecutive quarters, yet the organization signals consumer spending should rise by 2.8% in this year’s third quarter. From: HomePage News
August 14 – As The Container Store Cracks Down, Vendors Wonder about Its Future
The Container Store offers a range of merchandise beyond its core organization supplies but, under new leadership, is trimming its assortment. From: Retail Dive
August 14 – The Knot: Gen Z Beginning to Dominate Wedding Trends
The report offers wedding insights, gathered from more than 33,000 couples from eight countries, including the United States, who were married in 2024. From: HomePage News
August 14 – H-E-B Opens 11th Store in 3 Years for DFW Metroplex
The 133,000-square-foot H-E-B joins eight other H-E-B stores and two Joe V’s Smart Shop locations that the retailer has opened in the DFW Metroplex since 2022. From: Progressive Grocer
August 14 – Ultra, Target Dissolving Their Shop-in-Shop Beauty Partnership
Ulta Beauty and Target Corp. jointly announced they agreed not to renew the Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop partnership when the current agreement concludes in August 2026. From: HomePage News
August 14 – Orgill Announces Addition to Executive Team with Hiring of Julie Albrecht as EVP & CFO
Albrecht joins Orgill as the company rolls out several major initiatives to strengthen its position as a leader in hardlines distribution to the independent home improvement channel. From: Hardware Retailing
August 13 – Services Sector Maintains Growth in July, Manufacturing Contracts Again
Economic activity in the services sector grew in July for the second consecutive month and retail was among those industries that saw gains. From: HomePage News
August 13 – Trader Joe’s to Open 1st New Orleans Store
According to NOLA.com, the Tulane Avenue store has been in the works for two years and is being welcomed by residents in the area. From: Progressive Grocer
August 13 – Numerator: July Consumer Confidence Held Steady Despite Macroeconomic Uncertainty
35% of consumers with spare cash told Numerator they’re putting it in savings, 33% are paying down debt, and 13% said they do not have any spare cash. From: HomePage News
August 13 – Target Launches Halloween Collection to Scare Up Early Holiday Sales
The overall Halloween presentation, under the title Haunt the House, includes the designations Mugs & Drinkware, Kitchen & Table Linens, Dinnerware, Serveware, Bakeware & Kitchen and Cocktailing. From: HomePage News
August 12 – JCPenney Highlights Trend-Forward Products for Back-to-College
JCPenney’s stated goal is to redesign the season with colorful products and deals across multiple product categories. From: HomePage News
August 12 – Burlington Pushing to Complete Store Refresh Initiative
The nationwide refresh, Burlington stated, is a part of the company’s long-term vision to stay aligned with modern shopping habits. From: HomePage News
August 12 – Consumers Feeling Tariff Impact as Core Goods Prices Rose in July
Cint surveyed 1,200 U.S. adults, and 66% said they’ve noticed higher prices following the tariffs on Chinese goods imposed earlier this year. From: HomePage News
August 11 – Rural King Celebrates 65th Anniversary as It Expands in Pennsylvania
Rural King, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, is opening its 11th Pennsylvania store this week, in the town of Indiana. From: HomePage News
August 11 – SpartanNash Appoints New Leader for Private Label Division
SpartanNash’s private label division has a new leader as Jason Ulichnie has been named vice president of OwnBrands Marketing. From: Progressive Grocer
August 11 – Shein Teams with Reality TV’s Milania Giudice on Back-To-College Collection
Shein has launched an off-to-campus collection curated by college student influencer Milania Giudice, a star of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” reality TV show. From: HomePage News
August 11 – Retail Monitor Registers July Sales Gain as Shoppers Bought Ahead of Tariff Hike
July retail spending bounced back after a soft June as consumers sought out summer sales to buy goods before potentially higher tariffs took effect. From: HomePage News
August 8 – Port Tracker: Import Volumes Set to Slip as Tariffs Take Effect
Import cargo volume at the major container ports in the United States is on pace to end 2025 5.6% lower than 2024 volume. From: HomePage News
August 8 – Costco Starts Summer Strong with Higher July Comps
The strongest performing regions in the U.S were the Northwest, Midwest and the Southeast. From: HomePage News
August 7 – QVC Posts Q2 Loss, Revenue Decline After Financing Reorganization
In May, QVC initiated a 1-for-50 reverse stock split and its board of directors approved a voluntary delisting of QVCGB from the Nasdaq Capital Market and the transition of QVCGB to The OTC Markets Group. From: HomePage News
August 6 – Primerica: Inflation, Wages in June Balanced Out for Middle-Income Households
Primerica, a provider of financial products and services to middle-income households, stated that purchasing power was relatively unchanged in June. From: HomePage News
August 6 – Ollie’s Survey Reveals Surge in Consumer Pursuit of Off-Price Bargains
More than half of the respondents said they are comparing prices between retailers and choosing to shop at discount stores such as Ollie’s more often. From: HomePage News
August 6 – Ahold Delhaize’s Q2 Achieves E-Commerce Profitability
Online achievements have been driven by several factors including same-day models like click and collect and partnerships with DoorDash and Instacart, automating operations and leveraging retail media. From: Progressive Grocer
August 6 – ODP Corp. Exceeds Q2 Forecasts Though Office Depot Comps Lag
“In our consumer segment, we meaningfully improved same-store sales trends versus last year, underscoring the effectiveness of our targeted sales strategies and strong value proposition,” said Gerry Smith, ODP CEO. From: HomePage News
August 5– Tractor Supply Annual Farmers Market Initiatives Spotlight Local Goods
The company characterizes the event as a family-friendly opportunity for people with a passion for harvesting, canning, baking, crafts and other creative passions to connect with the community and share their knowledge, expertise and creations. From: HomePage News
August 5 – Sally Beauty Raises Full-Year Operating Margin Guidance After Q3 Beat
The third quarter saw Sally Beauty beat analyst estimates with earnings up year over year on a slight drop in comparable sales. From: HomePage News
August 5 – UNFI Names Next President and CEO of Retail
David Best will be responsible for accelerating UNFI’s retail business growth strategy while leading the company’s two retail banners, Cub Foods and Shoppers Food Warehouse. From: Progressive Grocer
August 4 – Best Buy to Launch Ikea Shops in Select Stores
The Best Buy initiative marks the first time Ikea products and services will be accessible through another U.S. retailer. From: HomePage News
August 4 – Publix Sees Second-Quarter Growth Ahead of 95-Year Anniversary As it prepares for its 95th anniversary, Publix posted solid gains in the second quarter. From: HomePage News
August 4 – How Lidl US is Chasing Growth by Thinking Small Q&A
“The idea is that with the [limited] number of products we have in our stores, you should be able to meet every need that you have as a shopper,” CEO Joel Rampoldt said. From: Grocery Dive
August 4 – Wayfair Q2 Delivers Momentum as Its Initiatives Take Hold
Among the company’s operational developments, Perigold, its upscale operation focused on luxury and interior designers’ customers, continued to outperform. From: HomePage News
August 1 – Newell Touts Q2 Progress Against Macroeconomic Headwinds
Newell updated its full-year outlook, forecasting net sales down 3% to 2% and adjusted EPS of 66 cents to 70 cents. From: HomePage News
August 1 – CVS Gains in Q2 With Help from Front-End General Merchandise
Pharmacy drug mix, increased prescription volume and front-of-store volume, which includes general merchandise, drove revenues, partially offset by continued pharmacy reimbursement pressure. From: HomePage News
August 1 – Amazon Posts Strong Q2 As Product Sales Climb Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Andy Jassy, President and CEO, said “Our AI progress across the board continues to improve our customer experiences, speed of innovation, operational efficiency and business growth, and I’m excited for what lies ahead.” From: HomePage News
