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Rent-A-Center provides a business update, expecting consolidated revenues between $695 million and $715 million for the third quarter.

Frios Gourmet Pops is a pandemic-friendly franchise investment with a low initial cost of entry.

Fleet Feet launches personalized footwear product service in collaboration with Superfeet and its ME3D products.

Retailers must shift their focus to the next generation: Gen Z, who are born after 1997 and are just now starting to come into their own as consumers.

Foot Solutions, Inc. has announced the acquisition of NOENE America, the exclusive US distributor of a Swiss-invented, high-frequency, shock absorption material.

Apricot Lane Boutique reports 10% growth in year-over-year brick-and-mortar retail sales, despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Batteries Plus is experiencing unprecedented growth due to the ongoing pandemic and increasing demand for essential products.

Wild Birds Unlimited has seen growth in sales despite stay-at-home orders, as people have turned to hobbies such as birdwatching.

Chuck E. Cheese launches Kindergarten Kickoff program, providing free video resources and All You Can Play cards to over 70,000 students.

7-Eleven's 'Brands with Heart' expo offered emerging brands a chance to showcase products and engage with leaders from the world's largest convenience store retailer.

Aaron's, Inc. raised its third-quarter revenue and earnings outlook, driven by strong customer payment activity and lease portfolio performance.

Buff City Soap continued its rapid expansion in Tennessee, opening its 18th store in the state and fifth in the greater Nashville area.

Hiring has commenced at Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Cheryl's Cookies® and The Popcorn Factory® to fill critical roles to meet holiday peak demand and help customers connect with others as they navigate what

Metal Supermarkets opens new store in Olathe, Kansas, offering instant access to small-quantity metals.

Study finds consumers returning to stores, but shopping habits have changed, with reassurance from safety measures in-store.

Dustin King, a third-generation operator, steered his family's snack empire through the COVID-19 crisis, with a 50-60% decrease in sales before the governor's shelter-in-place order.

Batteries Plus Bulbs joined the #LaborDayOn campaign to highlight available career opportunities, with over 700 stores in 47 states.

Wild Birds Unlimited franchisees Shelly and Phillip Edge open their third store in Mooresville, North Carolina, expanding their business with the brand.

Aaron's donates laptops and accessories to Boys & Girls Clubs as part of its three-year partnership with the organization.

Bruster's launched a national fundraiser benefiting Feeding America during Hunger Action Month, donating $1 for every waffle cone sold across all U.S. locations.

Build-A-Bear Workshop hosts a livestreaming event to celebrate National Teddy Bear Day.

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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. reported second-quarter fiscal 2020 results, including a 60% decline in total revenues due to temporary store closures and a 299% increase in e-commerce sales.

Waters Edge Wineries strengthens its leadership team with new hires and executive promotions, continuing to enhance resources for its current and future owners.