Target plans 8 store openings for July, AugustThe openings are part of the 20 new locations that Target plans to open this year, and also reflect the retailer’s commitment to building more than 300 stores over the next decade. Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders approve pending Sycamore Partners acquisition According to preliminary results, approximately 96% of votes cast at the “Special Meeting of Shareholders” by all Walgreens’ shareholders were voted in favor of the merger agreement proposal. H-E-B reportedly opening 2nd Forth Worth location The location is expected to open at the end of 2026 and will span 128,000-sq.-ft., filled with H-E-B’s signature offerings and departments. Walmart, Amazon take top spots in NRF’s ‘Top 100 Retailers’ list Walmart and Amazon remain the top two retailers in the United States, with both companies solidifying their positions in the National Retail Federation's annual Top 100 Retailers list. Costco reports sales increase during June Costco reported that its sales rose 8% to $26.44 billion and comparable sales rose 5.8% for the retail month of June. Kroger offering in-store flyers mirroring weekly digital deals The national supermarket chain recently started adding paper flyers mirroring its weekly digital deals near the entrances of its stores. The Inkey List hits Ulta Beauty shelves The Inkey List products will be making their way to the beauty retailer’s digital and physical shelves beginning July 13. Ulta Beauty acquires British beauty retailer Space NK As part of the acquisition, Space NK will operate as a standalone subsidiary of Ulta Beauty and continue to be led by its existing management team. Publix opening new stores in Alabama, Florida The grocer opened two stores in Alabama and one in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Amazon’s Prime Day drives $7B in online spending on first day Adobe analysis shows U.S. retailers generated $7.9 billion in online spend on July 8, the first day of the four-day 2025 edition of Amazon Prime Day. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
