Kroger is preparing to make some noticeable changes to its supermarkets, and shoppers may soon find fewer apparel and general merchandise aisles and more ready-to-eat meals as part of the strategy. The grocery giant plans to open approximately 110 new stores by 2029, introducing three redesigned formats that prioritize fresh food, prepared meals and online […]

Whether large chains or family-owned neighborhood joints, seafood restaurants have continued to face significant challenges throughout 2026. Casual dining Florida chain Red Lobster closed 36 of its restaurants in different corners of the country last year as part of a wider shrinking of its footprint after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the end of […]

For years, TJ Maxx and Marshalls have pulled in more bargain-hunting shoppers than Ross Stores. However, that may be starting to change. On Oct. 26, UBS said a new strategy under CEO James Conroy could finally help Ross catch up to its biggest rival. Because of that, the firm upgraded Ross Stores (ROST) from Neutral […]