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Here are the retailers shuttering thousands of stores in 2024

Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.

CBS News - 3h

Apeiron launches as Web3 god game on app stores

Foonie Magus has launched its Web3 god game Apeiron: Godling Genesis on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

VentureBeat - 5h

A Beloved Toy Store Is Closing This Holiday Season. Are Shifting Social Media Algorithms to Blame?

Keewa Nurullah’s Kido boutique in Chicago’s South Loop found its stride online. Now, Instagram may be the Grinch.

Inc. - 12h

Selling to Walmart: 56 Insider Tips to Get Your Products on Store Shelves

Inc. tapped successful business owners and experts to bring you this ultimate guide to winning at the world’s biggest retailer.

Inc. - 13h

Epic Games inks partnership to bring its Store to Telefonica devices

Epic Games and Telefonica are partnering to bring the Epic Games Store to the mobile provider's new devices.

VentureBeat - 14h

Stop & Shop is using grocery store kiosks to make digital-only deals available to more customers

Regional supermarket chain Stop & Shop is installing kiosks in all of its stores in the Northeast U.S. to make digital-only coupons more accessible

ABC News - 1d

This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie Takes You To Middle-earth

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

GameSpot - 8h

N.Y.C. Grocery Prices Are High. Could City-Owned Stores Help?

A New York City mayoral candidate wants the city to open its own, more affordable grocery stores. The idea has gained momentum in Chicago and other cities.

The New York Times - 16h

Selfridges’ Thai co-owner says it overpaid for luxury store portfolio

Head of Central Group family conglomerate says higher global interest rates make original £4bn price tag less attractive

Financial Times - 19h

Why are Trader Joe's stores short on eggs?

"Chickens on strike!" reads a sign posted to an empty refrigerator case where you'd normally find cartons of eggs.

The Hill - 1d

Apple names the App Store’s best games and apps of the year

Apple has announced the winners of its annual App Store Awards, including the best games and apps of 2024.

VentureBeat - 1d

Trump takes jab at 'governor' Trudeau

The president-elect referred to the 'great state' of Canada in a social media post.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet store count boosts results as it buys up Big Lots locations

The bankruptcy of Big Lots is helping Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s new store pipeline as the discount retailer’s bottom line benefits from an increased number of locations.

MarketWatch - 2d

Why radio icon Delilah does almost all her shopping at thrift stores

The ‘queen of sappy love songs,’ who has 8 million listeners, tells MarketWatch she’d rather put her money to use for charitable purposes

MarketWatch - 2d

Merch glorifying UnitedHealthcare CEO killer floods online stores

On e-commerce platforms like Etsy, TikTok Shop, eBay and Redbubble, sellers are hawking merchandise featuring designs inspired by the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

NBC News - 2d

GTA 6 Parody Game Shows Up On PlayStation Store

Considering that it's taken over a decade for Grand Theft Auto 6 to reach players, expectations are sky high for Rockstar Games' next GTA installment. That anticipation and the hype behind it are ...

GameSpot - 3d

He bought a KFC store in Australia for $100,000 in 1969. Today, his fast food company is worth over $3 billion

Jack Cowin, founder and chairman of Competitive Foods Australia, shares his "biggest break" in life, which ultimately made him a billionaire.

CNBC - 3d

Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros

Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.

Wired - 3d

Police unlawfully storing images of innocent people for facial recognition

Privacy fears raised as report warns photographs of arrested people who are then released are being retained. Images of arrested people who were innocent of any crimes are still being stored in a ...

The Guardian - 4d

What’s in store for the U.S. housing market in 2025?

Also: The aging bull market for stocks, the UnitedHealth aftermath and advice from the Moneyist.

MarketWatch - 5d

Starc takes Test best as Australia dominate India

Mitchell Starc claims career-best Test figures of 6-48 as Australia seize the initiative on day one of the second Test against India.

BBC News - 6d

Petco’s new CEO wants to make these changes to its stores, as shares gain

When Joel Anderson took the helm at Petco Health & Wellness Co. earlier this year, he said he wanted to improve the pet-supplies chain’s profitability. On Thursday, he offered a more detailed ...

MarketWatch - 6d

U.S. drug store closures create pharmacy deserts

The closures of both independent and big chain drug stores across the U.S. has become a trend that is having a serious impact on health care. Mark Strassmann examines what is behind the change and ...

CBS News - 6d

Critics warn of 'broligarchy' as Musk takes government role

As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead the "Doge" — the Department of Government Efficiency — critics are dubbing Musk the "broligarch." Experts warn of a potential rise of an ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Moment earthquake hits California and damages store

A tsunami warning was cancelled after the 7.0 magnitude quake shook parts of the West coast.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants

President-elect reportedly plans to send people to countries they have no ties to as part of his attack on immigration . How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme? The ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

M&S wins approval to demolish and redevelop flagship Oxford Street store

Permission from housing secretary to knock down art deco building in central London caps lengthy battle by retailer

Financial Times - Dec. 5

I'm not going to take Verstappen attacks - Russell

George Russell responds to Max Verstappen's criticism of him by saying the four-time world champion "cannot deal with adversity".

BBC News - Dec. 5

Van Cleef & Arpels Takes to the High Seas

“Treasure Island,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novel, was the inspiration for the Paris jeweler’s new high jewelry collection.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

A Gem in Shades From Shamrock to Sage Takes the Spotlight

Eighteen jewelry designers create pieces featuring unusual copper-rich green tourmalines.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Walmart recalls cucumber slices sold in Texas stores over salmonella risk

Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Ravens Suspend Wide Receiver for Refusing to Take the Field

Diontae Johnson declined numerous requests to play in Baltimore’s Week 13 loss, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Almost 30 Percent of U.S. Drug Stores Closed in a Decade, Study Says

Closures by big chains and independent stores hit poorer neighborhoods hardest, researchers found.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Trump takes aim at US Steel deal

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

How Amazon Aims to Feed Whole Foods’ Growth With Mini City Stores

Whole Foods is expanding its small format Daily Shop locations to offer fresh produce, groceries, and prepared meals for residents in metropolitan neighborhoods.

Inc. - Dec. 3