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Grocery price inflation eases to 2.1% in January www.supermarketnews.com/grocery-tren...
Grocery price inflation eases to 2.1% in January
Beef, coffee prices still up in double digits over year-ago levels but decline on a monthly basis
www.supermarketnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Grocery price inflation eases to 2.1% in January www.supermarketnews.com/grocery-tren...
RC Willey’s Child to retire as president, successor named www.furnituretoday.com/furniture-pe...
RC Willey’s Child to retire as president, successor named - Furniture Today
Lynn Lloyd is set to take the president's seat, as Child will remain on the Berkshire Hathaway-owned retailer's board of directors.
www.furnituretoday.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM
RC Willey’s Child to retire as president, successor named www.furnituretoday.com/furniture-pe...
US companies, consumers bear nearly 90% of tariff costs: New York Fed www.retaildive.com/news/us-comp...
US companies, consumers bear nearly 90% of tariff costs: New York Fed
Recent studies challenge President Donald Trump’s assertion that foreign exporters will end up paying the highest import taxes since the 1930s.
www.retaildive.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
US companies, consumers bear nearly 90% of tariff costs: New York Fed www.retaildive.com/news/us-comp...
Placer.ai: Walmart riding ‘wave of strength’ amid store traffic increases chainstoreage.com/placerai-wal...
Placer.ai: Walmart riding ‘wave of strength’ amid store traffic increases
Walmart Inc. and Target Corp. both have new leaders at the helm, but their respective companies are in very different positions as the new year progresses.
chainstoreage.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Placer.ai: Walmart riding ‘wave of strength’ amid store traffic increases chainstoreage.com/placerai-wal...
Aritzia sees potential for 180 to 200-plus U.S. stores chainstoreage.com/report-aritz...
Report: Aritzia sees potential for 180 to 200-plus U.S. stores
Aritzia Inc. has big ambitions when it comes to the United States.
chainstoreage.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Aritzia sees potential for 180 to 200-plus U.S. stores chainstoreage.com/report-aritz...
Few say Americans have a responsibility to pay for news www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
Few say Americans have a responsibility to pay for news
Funding is central to the sustainability of journalism. Yet few Americans pay for news, and most say paying for it isn't their responsibility.
www.pewresearch.org
February 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Few say Americans have a responsibility to pay for news www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
Chair King, Fortunoff set spring target for 4 new stores www.furnituretoday.com/furniture-re...
Chair King, Fortunoff set spring target for 4 new stores - Furniture Today
The Top 100 retailer's new locations will be in Texas, New York and Virginia and will be geared to enhance in-person shopping.
www.furnituretoday.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Chair King, Fortunoff set spring target for 4 new stores www.furnituretoday.com/furniture-re...
Portillo’s hires Outback Steakhouse vet Brett Patterson as CEO www.restaurantdive.com/news/portill...
Portillo’s hires Outback Steakhouse vet as CEO
Brett Patterson, who most recently served as CEO of Miller’s Ale House, joins the chain as it slows down its unit growth.
www.restaurantdive.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Portillo’s hires Outback Steakhouse vet Brett Patterson as CEO www.restaurantdive.com/news/portill...
Popeyes hopes restaurant-level reliability will turn sales around www.restaurantdive.com/news/popeyes...
Popeyes hopes restaurant-level reliability will turn sales around
The chain, which posted comp sales declines of 4.9% in the fourth quarter, has already improved field engagement and targeted support for underperforming restaurants.
www.restaurantdive.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Popeyes hopes restaurant-level reliability will turn sales around www.restaurantdive.com/news/popeyes...
What December retail sales say about consumers in 2026 www.retaildive.com/news/what-de...
What December retail sales say about consumers in 2026
Shoppers are likely to keep spending, but even luxury consumers are wary.
www.retaildive.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
What December retail sales say about consumers in 2026 www.retaildive.com/news/what-de...
Numerator: Inflation cools in January; prices 1.8% higher year over year chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/...
Numerator: Inflation cools in January; prices 1.8% higher year over year
Prices on everyday consumer goods trended downwards in January after months of increases.
chainstoreage.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Numerator: Inflation cools in January; prices 1.8% higher year over year chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/...
Dutch Bros to open ‘at least’ 180 sites in 2026 on heels of ‘record-breaking’ year chainstoreage.com/dutch-bros-o...
Dutch Bros to open ‘at least’ 180 sites in 2026 on heels of ‘record-breaking’ year
Dutch Bros delivered its 19th consecutive year of positive same-store sales growth and reported fourth-quarter revenue and earnings that easily topped expectations.
chainstoreage.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Dutch Bros to open ‘at least’ 180 sites in 2026 on heels of ‘record-breaking’ year chainstoreage.com/dutch-bros-o...
Family Dollar wipes out 82 stores www.supermarketnews.com/new-stores/f...
Family Dollar wipes out 82 stores
Dollar Tree has the most store openings in January with 8
www.supermarketnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Family Dollar wipes out 82 stores www.supermarketnews.com/new-stores/f...
Numerator: Everyday household prices drop for first time in almost a year www.supermarketnews.com/grocery-oper...
Everyday household prices drop for first time in almost a year
This comes after increases in November and December
www.supermarketnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Numerator: Everyday household prices drop for first time in almost a year www.supermarketnews.com/grocery-oper...
Stop & Shop continues to right its course www.grocerydive.com/news/ahold-d...
Stop & Shop continues to right its course
Ahold Delhaize told investors on Wednesday that there’s “a positive wind” in the banner’s sails as store remodels and price investments continue to pay off.
www.grocerydive.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Stop & Shop continues to right its course www.grocerydive.com/news/ahold-d...
McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as chain’s value push pays off www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/m...
McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as chain’s value push pays off
Buzzy promotions have helped McDonald's win over high-income consumers.
www.cnbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as chain’s value push pays off www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/m...
Restaurant Brands shares fall despite earnings beat, strong international growth www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/r...
Restaurant Brands shares fall despite earnings beat, strong international growth
Outside of the U.S. and Canada, Restaurant Brands' same-store sales climbed 6.1%.
www.cnbc.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Restaurant Brands shares fall despite earnings beat, strong international growth www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/r...
Data: The states that spend the most on groceries include mostly Southern states chainstoreage.com/data-states-...
Data: The states that spend the most on groceries include...
Consumers in Southern states spend the most on groceries, while those in the Northeast spend the least.
chainstoreage.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Data: The states that spend the most on groceries include mostly Southern states chainstoreage.com/data-states-...
NRF: Core retail sales inch up in January in fourth consecutive monthly gain chainstoreage.com/nrf-core-ret...
NRF: Core retail sales inch up in January in fourth consecutive monthly gain
Retail sales rose modestly in January as consumers continued to show resilience.
chainstoreage.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:07 PM
NRF: Core retail sales inch up in January in fourth consecutive monthly gain chainstoreage.com/nrf-core-ret...
Daily Gazette buying Adirondack Park's only daily newspaper #newspapers www.timesunion.com/business/art...
Daily Gazette buying Adirondack Park's only daily newspaper
The Daily Gazette in Schenectady is acquiring the Adirondack Daily Enterprise in Saranac Lake, the only daily print newspaper in the Adirondacks.
www.timesunion.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Daily Gazette buying Adirondack Park's only daily newspaper #newspapers www.timesunion.com/business/art...
Parent company of Altar’d State makes $7 million bid for Francesca’s IP chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/...
Parent company of Altar’d State makes $7 million bid for Francesca’s IP
The Francesca’s brand may not disappear entirely.
chainstoreage.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Parent company of Altar’d State makes $7 million bid for Francesca’s IP chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/...
Ridley’s Family Markets to Acquire Terrels Markets in Utah progressivegrocer.com/ridleys-fami...
Ridley’s Family Markets to Acquire Terrels Markets in Utah
6 supermarkets expected to undergo store rebranding after the transaction is completed in April
progressivegrocer.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Ridley’s Family Markets to Acquire Terrels Markets in Utah progressivegrocer.com/ridleys-fami...
Eddie B. Blakeley has been named Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal #newspapers www.djournal.com/sentinel/new...
Eddie Blakeley named Journal Inc CEO, publisher
The Board of Directors of Journal, Inc. today announced that Eddie B. Blakeley has been named Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, effective immediately. B...
www.djournal.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Eddie B. Blakeley has been named Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal #newspapers www.djournal.com/sentinel/new...
PetSmart Celebrates the Unconditional Love of Pet Parents on Valentine’s Day www.retailtouchpoints.com/features/new...
PetSmart Celebrates the Unconditional Love of Pet Parents on Valentine’s Day - Retail TouchPoints
PetSmart will host free in-store Valentine’s Day parties at its stores for pet parents and their dogs, cats and small animals this Feb. 14 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. In addition to a Valentine’s Day colle...
www.retailtouchpoints.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
PetSmart Celebrates the Unconditional Love of Pet Parents on Valentine’s Day www.retailtouchpoints.com/features/new...
Saks Global closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores — here are the locations chainstoreage.com/saks-global-...
Saks Global closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores — here are the locations
Saks Global has launched the initial phase of its footprint “optimization” review as part of its restructuring efforts.
chainstoreage.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Saks Global closing eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores — here are the locations chainstoreage.com/saks-global-...