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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

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That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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Ross Stores Plans to Add 100 Brick-and-Mortar Locations by January 2023

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Ross Stores is already nearly one-third of the way toward its goal of opening approximately 100 new stores in fiscal 2022. In February and March 2022, the discount retailer opened 22 Ross Dress for Less locations and eight dd’s DISCOUNTS stores in 15 states and Guam.

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Walmart Eliminates Hundreds Of Jobs Throughout U.S. Division

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In its July 30 story, Bloomberg reported that Walmart is “consolidating divisions and eliminating some regional manager roles,” but according to a former Walmart executive, store operations were restructured in a separate round of reductions that was announced internally earlier this month. Discount Stores were cut from four to three.

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Ross Stores Continues Expansion with 27 New Locations

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Moving closer to its goal of opening 100 stores during fiscal 2023, Ross Stores opened 18 Ross Dress for Less and nine dd’s Discounts stores across 14 states in June and July. The value retailer now operates 2,061 stores in 41 states, the District of Columbia and Guam.

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Walmart Plans $1.5 Billion Investment in Mexico and Central America for 2023

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Another 29% will be dedicated to opening new stores and clubs, with the goal of expanding Walmart’s reach in the region. The new stores are expected to contribute 1.2% sales growth in 2023, and Bodega Aurrera discount stores will continue to be a focus.

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Ross Stores Plans 100 Openings in 2023 as it Pursues Goal of 3,500+ Stores

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As part of the retailer’s plans to open 100 locations in 2023, Ross Stores opened 11 Ross Dress for Less and eight dd’s Discounts stores in 13 states during February and March. The 2023 additions will include 75 Ross and 25 dd’s Discounts locations.

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Dick’s Doubles Down on House of Sport Format, Planning 19 New Locations by 2024

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Dick’s has been diversifying the formats of its 850 total stores over the past few years, most recently with its February 2023 acquisition of Moosejaw from Walmart. The retailer: Introduced its House of Sport concept store in April 2021; Debuted its Going, Going, Gone! billion , up from $12.3

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