This Week in Retail: Cinco de Mayo and May the 4th
Plus, grand openings from Primark and Barnes & Noble.

Navigate the complexities of the modern market through our analysis of store news, providing the context you need to make informed business decisions.
Plus, grand openings from Primark and Barnes & Noble.
Department stores, pharmacies, and crafts and party suppliers all took a hit in 2025. Here’s who is left standing.
Barnes & Noble and Whole Foods are among those growing their store counts, while Kohl’s and Macy’s are shuttering several locations.
The year in review.
Average visits per restaurant were down 10.3% YoY in the first 10 months of this year, per Placer.ai.
This week in fashion news.
While brick and mortar closures are ticking up, many chains are surviving and thriving.
The customer’s always journeying: Retail, like life, is about the journey—the customer journey, that is. In our State of Stores report, we dive into how retailers need to use every tool in their kit (including the POS) to meet the ever-expanding expectations of today’s shoppers. Read it here.
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