Thrift Market Radar

J.C. Penney’s second-quarter 2026 sales fell 8% to $1.3B, underperforming rivals like Dillard’s and Macy’s amid a shifting retail landscape.

FedEx Shopify app eliminates surprise import fees with duty and tax guarantee at checkout, enhancing cross-border shopping.

Macy's uses tariff refunds to fuel its rebound efforts and boost long-term growth plans with tariff refunds.

Explore Firmly's no-code onboarding platform that links retailers to AI‑driven shopping channels, enabling verification and feed publishing without coding.

Government urged to back Saturday workers and safeguard flexible entry-level employment with reforms to minimum pay rules for Saturday jobs.

Food sales rose 3.8% in July, boosted by the World Cup, with shoppers cutting back on non-food items during the summer heatwave period.

KFC UK's Pickle Mania boosted sales by 10% with record-breaking gherkin sales, proving limited-time offers drive fast-food success.

Sainsbury's and Argos form new partnership to operate stores inside supermarkets with a £120m deal.

Explore the ethics of buying vintage fur, a more sustainable option for some, but morally reprehensible for others, including major fashion brands like Calvin K

The 2026 FIFA World Cup boosts US retail sales with increased consumer spending and foot traffic in host cities during summer period.