Retail Watchers

Ross is closing at Lloyd Center:

In all honesty, I am surprised they stayed this long. Only a few national chains are left in the mall.

Tried out the new pork based al pastor. While I didn't hate it, the way it is sliced/served is definitely less well put together than the usual chunk...

It seems Kroger is starting to omit the oval on various of its store brand packages now.

I see this on vitamins, pasta sauce, bagged produce, and...

In 2021 Taco Johns signed with Meritage, a large Wendys franchisee, a development agreement. They were slated to have 50 locations by 2026 and an...

Tempur Sealy planning to sell 176 stores in order to gain FTC approval for a merger with Mattress Firm.

I have seen some Mattress Firm stores close...

While it doesn't seem unusual for Quik Trip to close stores, it is more unusual for them to close a store and another operator take the store over....

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The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission launched legal action in the federal court against Woolworths Group Limited and Coles...

The ACME at 4365 Kirkwood Hwy in Wilmington, DE is set to close this fall . It's an acquired Pathmark that received a very light renovation in 2017....

Local store was definitely looking chaotic and understocked in dry goods and frozen, but they had employees restocking the organic produce and...

For over 17 years now QPS (Quality Poultry and Seafood), a major supplier of seafood to restaurants along the US Gulf Coast, has been importing low...

Taco Bell is serving Mountain Dew Baja Blast flavored Gelato in 3.6 ounce single serve cups.

I suppose it is less labor than having an ice cream...

Very well written obituary here that goes through the whole circle of B&N from evil empire to an unwanted company, then revived and now being seen as...

The Neverending Pasta Bowl is back August 26, but some locations are giving it away now if you show the promotional email.

You also get unlimited...

It appears that the small Mar Val chain is taking over Podesto's in Stockton:

I imagine that it will be like Gene's in Pleasanton and the name...

Asian supermarket chain T&T Supermarket will open up inside an abandoned Walmart Neighborhood Market in San Jose, California. The Walmart closed in...

To promote the new film about the multi-billion dollar Grand Lottery, the restaurant is giving away 10 free boneless wings if you order $15 worth of...

This offer is 5.99 (appear to be 6.99 in some places) and has

Small Fry
Small Drink
Choice of 2:
1pc Chicken Tender Wrap
Double Cheeseburger
Hot...

It is interesting they sold to Pattison very quickly after this got resolved....

I don't see any drinks.

A new In N Out will open in South San Francisco. Previously, In N Out closed a restaurant in Oakland, California due to fears for the safety of...

Jumbo Fresh Supermarket, an independent, opened today in a space previously housing a Price Rite in southwestern Baltimore. As are many...

You can get free Avotoast at Panera with an online order with a code.

Panera is promoting the ultimate Millennial meal. Are Millennials still buying...

H&M has red price signage on many displays with flat amounts. These are clearance or sale racks I guess.

For instance a sign that says $5 in thick...