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Iconic 87-year-old REI is closing three stores in 2026 — including two flagship locations that recently unionized.  The decision to shutter stores comes as the company battles falling sales and a challenging retail climate.  Seattle-based REI, known for its premium camping gear, bikes, and hiking boots, has reported back-to-back revenue declines of 2.4 percent in 2023 and another 6.2 percent …

California has become the latest state to age-gate app stores and operating systems. AB 1043 is one of several internet regulation bills that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday, including ones related to social media warning labels, chatbots and deepfake pornography.  The State Assembly passed AB 1043 with a 58-0 vote in September. The legislation received backing from …

Microsoft has refuted claims U.S. retailers have withdrawn sales of its Xbox Series X and S consoles, insisting major chains “remain committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games.” After Costco reportedly stopped selling Xbox consoles in the U.S. and UK in both its online and physical stores, some speculated that further retailers like Target and Walmart were similarly withdrawing …

Columbus Day began 1792 as a holiday celebrated by Italian-Americans to honor Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and celebrate when he arrived in the Americas. President Franklin D. Roosevelt later declared Columbus Day as a national holiday. However, there have been a growing number of communities who celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place of Columbus Day. The holiday honors North America’s …

Another legendary sporting goods retailer closing multiple stores  TheStreet Iconic 169-year-old retailer to shutter 36 locations  Fox Business Outdoor and sporting goods chain closing 31 stores by early 2026  KGW Sporting retailer Orvis to shutter half its locations nationwide, citing tariff pressures  The Boston Globe Tariffs force more Orvis store closures  Retail Dive Source link

Customers May Openly Carry Firearms in Florida’s Publix Stores, Company Says  The New York Times Florida grocery store chain allows open carry in stores  Fox Business Publix will ‘follow’ change in Florida’s open carry law, company says  WFLA Florida open carry law forces deputies to rethink 911 calls  WPEC Can I open carry in grocery stores? Here are the rules of some major chains …

Shoppers are split after supermarket chain Publix announced it will now allow customers to openly carry firearms inside its Florida stores. The decision comes about two weeks after an appeals court ruling overturned the state’s ban on open carry.  Under the law, businesses and private property owners can choose whether to allow or ban open carry on their premises. They …

In the aftermath of the iPhone 17 launch, there was a bit of a ‘scratchgate’ controversy as customers noticed iPhone 17 and iPhone Air demo units in stores were already showing noticeable signs of wear on their backs. Apple investigated and commented that these marks were caused by material transfer from older MagSafe chargers being used to display the phones …

US pharmacy chain Rite Aid announced that it would close all remaining stores. The company’s website was replaced on Saturday with a message announcing the closure: “All Rite Aid stores have now closed. We thank our loyal customers for their many years of support.” The site included a link to allow customers to request their pharmacy records. Founded in 1962, …

63-year-old bankrupt retail chain closes all stores permanently  TheStreet Rite Aid closes all remaining stores after 63 years in business  CNN Rite Aid officially closes all locations after bankruptcy filing  USA Today Rite Aid has officially shuttered all its pharmacies  OregonLive.com Rite Aid shutters all stores after years of financial struggles  NBC News Source link