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10/18/2023

Westfield Old Orchard mall set to undergo third renovation, new retailers arriving

A multi-phase redevelopment of Westfield Old Orchard will bring apartments and a long list of new uses to the 1.5 million-sq.-ft. mall that debuted in Skokie, Ill. in 1956.
10/18/2023

NRF calls on Federal Reserve to lower swipe fee cap

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has called on the Federal Reserve to approve lowering its cap on debit card swipe fees.
10/17/2023

Apparel brand Outerknown expanding — here's where

The sustainable apparel brand is growing its footprint in affluent markets.
10/17/2023

Walmart, General Mills announce regenerative farming partnership

Retail giant Walmart and its wholesale chain Sam’s Club have announced a new initiative with General Mills to bolster regenerative agriculture across the United States.
10/17/2023

JCPenney to host nationwide hiring event ahead of holidays

In an effort to boost its workforce ahead of the holiday season, JCPenney is holding a national hiring event this week.
10/16/2023

84.51° details 5 key grocery trends

The "5 Key Insights Powering Grocery's Next Era" report highlights what consumers are looking for from the grocery shopping experience.
10/16/2023

Retail group renews call for swipe fee legislation

The Merchants Payment Coalition (MPC) is renewing calls for Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition act (CCCA) to address swipe fees amid record profits from big banks.
10/16/2023

Instacart adds new batch-related features for shoppers

Delivery platform Instacart has updated its batch management and selection process in an effort to improve the app for its shoppers.
10/16/2023

CVS Health CFO to take leave of absence, interim named

Pharmacy retailer CVS Health has announced that its chief financial officer will be taking a leave of absence.
10/13/2023

Gen Z consumers cut back on spending, pessimistic on economy's rebound

Bank of America's survey of Gen Z consumers finds that a majority have made spending changes, but more than half overall are confident in managing their finances.