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The new Burlington store in Cicero, Illinois, with a red ribbon stretched across the entrance for its grand opening ceremony.
New in Town

Burlington Cicero Opening Date Announced: September 18th

On Friday, September 18th, the new Burlington store in Cicero officially opens its doors.

Kian Parsa·September 10, 2026
Aldi supermarket exterior at dusk, showcasing a new store opening with shoppers and delivery trucks, representing rapid expansion and job creation.
New in Town

Aldi opens new stores weekly in September, creating 120 jobs

Aldi is set to open a new store every single week throughout September, a rapid expansion poised to create up to 120 new jobs in the UK grocery market, according to Retail Bulletin .

Kian Parsa·September 7, 2026
Shoppers enjoying a lively downtown sidewalk sale with numerous local businesses participating and offering various products.
Main Street News

Downtown sidewalk sale boosts local businesses with 10+ participants

From January through June, downtown Colorado Springs restaurants and retail businesses collectively generated $198.

Vincent Moretti·September 6, 2026
Diverse new businesses opening in Cleveland and Philadelphia, with shoppers and a lively urban atmosphere.
New in Town

New Businesses Opening in Cleveland, Philadelphia & More

While Burrito Feliz, owned by Puebla native Miguel Nolasco, saw lines wrapped around the block for its grand opening in University City this past July, according to Visit Philadelphia , BJ's Wholesale

Kian Parsa·September 2, 2026
A split scene in a grocery store showing traditional food aisles on one side and a pharmacy counter with healthier options on the other, representing the impact of GLP-1 medications on shopping habits.
Style & Services

GLP-1 medications reshape retail shopping trends

Households using GLP-1 medications cut their grocery spending by an average of 6% within six months.

Baa' Yazzie·August 2, 2026
A lively street in Georgetown, Texas, featuring new businesses and historic architecture, symbolizing community growth and development.
New in Town

5 New Businesses to Explore in Our Community This Year

In Georgetown, Texas, a massive corporate land grab is reshaping the community.

Kian Parsa·July 21, 2026
A diverse group of shoppers exploring a lively East Bay street with a mix of modern boutiques and charming local shops.
Style & Services

Top East Bay Shopping Destinations and Services for 2026

Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek is the #1 best shopping mall in East Bay, California, according to Yelp .

Baa' Yazzie·July 17, 2026
A lively Main Street with independent shops and people browsing books, symbolizing the successful integration of local businesses with online platforms.
Main Street News

Local platforms preserve Main Street's essence, capture market share

In its first year, Bookshop.

Samuel Reed·July 16, 2026
Glossier's logo subtly displayed in a modern office, symbolizing the company's recent $45 million credit facility secured from Tiger Finance.
Founder Stories

Glossier secures $45 million credit facility from Tiger Finance

Beauty brand Glossier, which once raised just $1 million in a seed round, has now secured a $45 million revolving credit facility.

Kian Parsa·June 23, 2026
Diverse shoppers in a modern marketplace engaging with digital product information, with subtle Reddit branding integrated into the scene.
Local Features

Reddit's New Commerce Tools Tackle Business Customer Pain Points

Younger shoppers increasingly add 'Reddit' to their product search queries, especially for beauty, home improvement, and consumer electronics, reports RetailWire .

Kian Parsa·May 30, 2026
A shopper in a brightly lit supermarket aisle comparing prices between two products, symbolizing retail competition.
The Food Corner

Kroger plans price cuts on thousands of items to challenge Walmart and Costco.

Kroger shares shot up as much as 8 percent on the announcement of Greg Foran as CEO, signaling investor confidence in his plan to slash prices on thousands of products, according to therobinreport .

Baa' Yazzie·May 25, 2026