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How retailers are rightsizing their store networks for profitability. Analysis of fleet rationalization, market expansion, and portfolio strategy decisions.

Store Footprint Optimization

Brick & Mortar

Aptos

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Erin Cabrey

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The two retailers shared plans to significantly increase their footprints in the coming years.

Macy’s goes all-in on small format, while Toys R Us focuses on flagships

Julia Gray

The German supermarket chain opened 88 new locations last year.

Aldi is now the third-largest grocer in the US, based on store count

Halie LeSavage

The clock's ticking on JCPenney's restructuring plan.

JCPenney Plans to Reduce Store Footprint and Spinoff Retail Properties in Bankruptcy 

Store Footprint Optimization

Macy’s goes all-in on small format, while Toys R Us focuses on flagships

Aldi is now the third-largest grocer in the US, based on store count

JCPenney Plans to Reduce Store Footprint and Spinoff Retail Properties in Bankruptcy

Retail news that keeps industry pros in the know