Franchise News
Bloomingdale's Breaks Tradition with 24-Hour Closure of Every Store in One-Week Blitz
Kohl's Joins Aldi and Lowe's in Unprecedented 24-Hour Shopping Blackout Across the US
Lowe's Faces Backlash Over Alleged Delivery 'Comedy of Errors': Shopper Claims Coverup
‘It’s Inconvenient’: Frenchtown Residents Lament Closing of Beloved Family Dollar Store
Brookfield Properties Announces Easter Closures: Major Malls Locked Up for a Day
Brookfield Properties will close malls on Easter, which will affect shopping plans. Aim to observe holidays, affecting locations nationwide.
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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.
Ulta Beauty Shuts Down on Main Street, Leaving Shoppers Disappointed and Concerned for Local Economy
Ulta Beauty in Naperville closes, stirring shopper dismay & economic concern. Despite high downtown interest, closures blamed on city and changing economy.
Mixed Reactions to Dunkin Donuts' Drink Renaming: A Marketing Triumph or a Misstep?
Dunkin' rebrands iced coffee to "Short King," sparking debate. Fans divided over marketing move as some see it as trying too hard.
Kroger and Other Grocery Giants Redefine Freshness With New Labeling Initiative, Assuring No Extra Costs
Kroger and others adopt new NOP rules to improve food standards without raising prices, ensuring organic integrity and customer trust.
Best Buy Announces Closure of 24 Stores Nationwide in Fiscal Year 2024: End of an Era for Electronics Fans
Best Buy closed 24 stores in 2024, plans 10-15 more closures in 2025, raising concerns over the future of physical retail vs. online shopping.
Walmart Announces Unprecedented 50% Off Sale as Towson, Maryland Store Prepares to Close
Walmart's Towson, MD store announces a 50% off closing sale. It's part of a plan to close underperforming stores nationwide to streamline operations.
HomeGoods Closure Announcement: All 900 Stores Across the U.S. to Pause Operations for a Day
HomeGoods & affiliates to close all U.S. stores on March 31 for Easter, allowing employees a holiday break. Shopping resumes April 1.
Wawa Announces Grand Opening Date for Its First Store in Alabama, Expanding Southern Presence
Wawa sets April 25 for its first Alabama store opening in Fairhope, marking its expansion into the South. This store is part of Wawa's plan to open 7-10 stores in Alabama, creating hundreds of jobs.