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Vanessa Brown

Why Your Favorite Store Is Disappearing

Heads up, shoppers: Torrid, the go-to for plus-size fashion, is closing up to 180 stores by 2025. Why? More people are clicking 'add to cart' than ever before—online shopping now makes up 70% of their sales! The downside: fewer places to try on in person, but the upside is more deals and new sub-brands popping up online. If you love in-store browsing, now’s the time to check for closing sales and snag some bargains before your local shop is gone! #RetailTrends #OnlineShopping #StoreClosures #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup

carlsongary

Why Your Favorite Stores Are Disappearing

Noticed your go-to stores closing? You're not alone—retail layoffs have shot up 274% this year as big names like Macy’s, Joann, and CVS shut hundreds of locations. For shoppers, this means fewer places to browse in person and more hunting for deals online. The big drama? Shifting shopping habits and new tariffs are shaking up where (and how) we spend. Heads up: now’s the time to snag those closing sale bargains! #RetailTrends #StoreClosures #MoneyHacks #Business #LocalBusiness

christinewhite

Why Your Shopping Cart Feels Lighter

Ever notice your shopping bags aren’t as full lately? You’re not alone—UK shoppers hit pause on big buys in May, thanks to pricier bills and a pinch in confidence. While BBQ food and garden goodies got a boost from sunny bank holidays, fashion and gadgets took a back seat. Retailers are feeling the squeeze from higher wages and new taxes, so expect more deals on essentials and fewer splurges. Pro tip: Now’s the time to hunt for food and garden bargains! #MoneyHacks #RetailTrends #SmartSpending

Robin Long

Why We Ditch Online Shopping Carts

Ever bailed on an online order at the last second? You’re not alone! Turns out, 42% of us ditch our carts if there’s no free delivery or returns. And get this—lots of people order a bunch of sizes or styles just to send most of it back. Retailers are catching on, using data to spot serial returners and tweak their policies. No nearby drop-off point? That’s a dealbreaker for many, especially Gen Z. Free and easy returns are a must for keeping us clicking ‘buy’! #OnlineShopping #RetailTrends #FreeReturns #Spirituality

christinewhite

Mall Stores Are Out, Online Is In!

Did you hear? Dick’s Sporting Goods just packed up and left Pittsburgh Mills Mall, telling fans to shop online or hit up other locations. With Macy’s also set to leave, the mall’s turning into a ghost town. This isn’t just local drama—experts say up to 45,000 stores could close in the next five years! If you love in-person shopping, now’s the time to catch those grand openings and sales before everything goes digital. #RetailTrends #ShoppingShift #MallLife #Shopping

Megan Garcia

Why NYC’s Menswear Shops Are Leveling Up

Spotted: Charles Tyrwhitt is doubling its Manhattan footprint, and Tom Ford just snagged a huge new space on Park Ave. Translation? Your next suit shopping trip might be in a swankier, bigger store. With more brands filling up office and retail spaces, it looks like NYC’s shopping scene is getting a glow-up. So, if you’re hunting for a sharp look, keep an eye out—your favorite menswear spot might be moving up in the world! #NYCShopping #Menswear #RetailTrends #Shopping

randerson

Venice Plaza Sells Quietly for $3.5M

Did you know almost half of shopping centers never even hit the public listings? A Venice strip mall just sold off-market for $3.5 million—think of it as a secret menu item for real estate investors. With 11 local favorites like Scoops Ice Cream and a jiu-jitsu gym, the new Brooklyn-based owner now collects rent from a fully packed plaza. Hot tip: sometimes the best deals are the ones you never see advertised! #RealEstateHacks #RetailTrends #VeniceFL #RealEstate

Bryan Grant

Walmart’s Big Meeting: What’s At Stake?

Walmart’s annual meeting is more than just a corporate get-together—it’s where hot topics like fair pay, eco-friendly packaging, and workplace safety get put on the table. This year, outside investors are pushing for more transparency on everything from racial equity to plastic use. But Walmart’s saying “no thanks” to most of these proposals, signaling it’s treading carefully on social issues. For shoppers and employees, it’s a peek at how the retail giant balances doing good with keeping business booming. #Walmart #MoneyTalks #RetailTrends #Shopping

Jasmine Rush

Cracker Barrel's Gift Shop Gets a Makeover

Next time you stroll through Cracker Barrel’s gift shop, you might notice fewer quirky finds. Thanks to tariffs on Chinese goods, the chain is rethinking what it stocks—and how much it charges. About a third of those rocking chairs and Dolly Parton mugs come from China, so prices could rise or selection could shrink. On the bright side, this shakeup might mean new, unexpected goodies on the shelves. Time to keep an eye out for fresh deals! #CrackerBarrel #RetailTrends #Tariffs #Shopping