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Academy Sports Sets Ambitious Expansion: Plans 180 New Stores in Five Years

Academy Sports plans to open 160-180 new stores in 5 years, targeting smaller markets for better profitability and aiming to expand its 282-store network nationwide.

Five Below Follows Target's Lead, Overhauls Self-Checkout System to Curb Losses

Five Below revamps checkout to fight theft, adds more staff & security, reduces self-service following Target. Sales up, but theft impacts earnings.

Five Guys Faces Heat: Online Chaos Ensues Over ‘Overpriced’ Burgers Following Receipt Reveal

Five Guys criticized for high prices after a $24 receipt goes viral, sparking debate about fast food becoming a luxury. Over 25M views, 77K likes, and 12K replies discuss its premium pricing strategy.

Bargain Alert: Five Below's Owala Dupe Shakes Up the Water Bottle Market

Five Below's Owala dupe offers a budget-friendly water bottle alternative, saving shoppers nearly $23 and highlighting the trend towards affordable dupes popular with Gen Z.

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Walmart's Major Expansion: Over 150 New Stores in the Next Five Years

Walmart to open/upgrade 150+ stores in 5 years, boosting online integration and revamping existing outlets, after a sales hiatus since 2021.

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GARAGE Hits Century Mark with Grand Opening of 100th US Store

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Canadian Tire Eliminates Self-Checkouts at One Location, Following Walmart's Lead for Improved Store Flow

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Chili's in Maine Gives Short Notice of Closure, Affecting Local Economy and Employment

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Express Shuts Down 11 Stores, Offers Massive Discounts Following Bankruptcy Filing

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Costco Chaos: Shopper Calls for 'Jail Time' After Disrespectful Aisle Incident

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Aldi Responds to Presidential Call, Reducing Prices on Hundreds of Food Until Labor Day

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US Bank Announces Permanent Closure of Century-Old Branch Amid Widespread Competitor Shutdowns

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Applebee’s Closure in New York Marks a Significant End to Over a Decade of Service

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Kroger Urged to Reintroduce Self-Checkout by Persistent Shopper Amidst Rising Discontent

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Shuttered After 35 Years: Dollar Tree Store Closure Upsets Community, More to Follow

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