Discount & Variety News

FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shoe Station Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOE) (the “Company”), a leading omnichannel retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share will be paid on October 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 6, 2026. Future declarations of dividends are subject to approval of the Board of Direct...

CARMEL, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sagepoint Logistics ("Sagepoint"), a sustainable freight carrier specializing in dedicated truckload transportation, today announced the addition of 60 heavy-duty Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) trucks powered by the Cummins X15N™ engine, doubling its low-carbon fleet to 120 vehicles. The expansion reflects growing shipper demand for sustainable, cost-predictable transportation and reinforces Sagepoint’s position as the Midwest’s leading RNG-powered dedicated carrier.A...

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), today released its annual global predictions for the holiday season’s busiest shopping days. In the U.S., specifically, analysis of its ShopperTrak Analytics traffic data reveals Black Friday (Nov. 27) is predicted to again be the biggest day for holiday store visits, followed by Super Saturday (Dec. 19) and the second Saturday in December (Dec. 12). ShopperTr...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oral-B and Crest, Official Oral Care Partners of the NFL, today announced the launch of new special edition products, giving fans even more ways to celebrate their love of the game. With officially licensed products featuring fan-favorite NFL teams, the brands are bringing football fandom into bathrooms nationwide with a lineup of superior oral care essentials, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and mouthwash to help fans show up with confidence all season lo...

ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Market® is pleased to announce the opening of its newest store in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The new 19,368-square-foot store is located at Prosperity Centre, 2420 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.The store will open to the public on September 25, 2026, with grand opening festivities to follow. Store hours are Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm and Sunday 10:00am - 7:00pm.The specialty retailer is well known for its wide assortment of stylish, quali...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coresight Research, the leading research and advisory firm specializing in retail and technology, in partnership with Tractor Supply and Soles4Souls, announces Coresight Conference: How AI Is Redefining The Possible, a one-day conference taking place September 28, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Coresight Conference creates an opportunity for retail executives and technology leaders to examine how artificial intelligence has impacted brands, retailers, and consumers, and shar...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Sun Bowl Association today announced that Old El Paso, the Tex-Mex food brand from General Mills, is the new title sponsor of the historic Sun Bowl football game, bringing together two names with deep ties to the El Paso community. As a result, the game will now be known as the Old El Paso Sun Bowl. “Being the first bowl game to have a corporate title sponsor, the Sun Bowl has been blessed with tremendous partners. Now to have someone whose origins are here in...

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced the expansion of its Retail Center of Excellence in Lowell, Arkansas, where testing of apparel and textile, known as softlines, is now integrated with testing for products such as furniture, toys and electronics, or hardlines.Located in Northwest Arkansas, the Lowell facility serves a major retail ecosystem where retailers, brands, suppliers and service providers operate...

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide, announced today that on September 16, 2026, its Board of Directors elected Mr. Pintoff to the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Pintoff is Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), a global equipment rental company, where he leads the human resources, legal, safety, and environmental func...

MANCHESTER, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc. (NYSE: BOBS) (“Bob’s” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s fastest-growing furniture retailers, today announced the launch of Season 2 of “Till Decor Do Us Part,” its industry-first social video series that follows real couples navigating differing design styles as they transform a room in their home. The new season premieres today across social media channels, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Season 1 of “T...