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Primark operating just under 50 US stores following debut openings in Georgia

Primark is set to open its first-ever store in Georgia, bringing the value fashion retailer’s total number of US stores to 47. The new 26,000 square foot store, located in Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville, is set to open its doors on September 8. Another store is set to open in Augusta, Georgia shortly afterwards. “Our expansion into the state...

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US Black Friday retail sales grow 3.4 percent this year

Black Friday is far from being over in the United States, as shoppers across the nation continue to indulge in the annual discount day. According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse, retail sales (excluding automotive) grew 3.4 percent year on year on November 29, compared to Black Friday in 2023. As more retailers spread out...

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Increased optimism sees US consumers willing to spend more in 2024

With the new year right around the corner, consumer spirits are soaring high, especially in the United States. American consumers are reportedly feeling more confident going into 2024 and, therefore, more willing to open their wallets and spend, according to the latest US Consumer Trends Report from data analyst platform Attest. One-third (33...