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Good Friday & Easter Sunday at NEXT: Shopper’s Guide to 2024 Opening Times
NEXT's Easter hours vary; check store locator. Stores in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland closed on Easter Sunday. Plan ahead for holiday shopping.
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Bloomingdale's Breaks Tradition with 24-Hour Closure of Every Store in One-Week Blitz
Bloomingdale's breaks tradition, closes all stores for 24 hrs on Easter Sunday, joining holiday trend. Other retailers follow suit. Expansion plans reveal growth trend.
Final Countdown: Dick's Sporting Goods to Exit Popular Mall, Shoppers Anticipate Clearance Rush
Dick's Sporting Goods is closing its store in Meriden Mall, CT, by April 20, sparking shopper interest in potential sales amid a wave of mall exits.
Five Below Follows Target's Lead, Overhauls Self-Checkout System to Curb Losses
Five Below revamps checkout to fight theft, adds more staff & security, reduces self-service following Target. Sales up, but theft impacts earnings.
Ulta Beauty Shuts Down on Main Street, Leaving Shoppers Disappointed and Concerned for Local Economy
Ulta Beauty in Naperville closes, stirring shopper dismay & economic concern. Despite high downtown interest, closures blamed on city and changing economy.
Mixed Reactions to Dunkin Donuts' Drink Renaming: A Marketing Triumph or a Misstep?
Dunkin' rebrands iced coffee to "Short King," sparking debate. Fans divided over marketing move as some see it as trying too hard.
Kroger and Other Grocery Giants Redefine Freshness With New Labeling Initiative, Assuring No Extra Costs
Kroger and others adopt new NOP rules to improve food standards without raising prices, ensuring organic integrity and customer trust.
Best Buy Announces Closure of 24 Stores Nationwide in Fiscal Year 2024: End of an Era for Electronics Fans
Best Buy closed 24 stores in 2024, plans 10-15 more closures in 2025, raising concerns over the future of physical retail vs. online shopping.
Walmart Announces Unprecedented 50% Off Sale as Towson, Maryland Store Prepares to Close
Walmart's Towson, MD store announces a 50% off closing sale. It's part of a plan to close underperforming stores nationwide to streamline operations.
HomeGoods Closure Announcement: All 900 Stores Across the U.S. to Pause Operations for a Day
HomeGoods & affiliates to close all U.S. stores on March 31 for Easter, allowing employees a holiday break. Shopping resumes April 1.
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