brick and mortar

Brick and mortar (also bricks and mortar or B&M) refers to a physical presence of an organization or business in a building or other structure. The term brick-and-mortar business is often used to refer to a company that possesses or leases retail shops, factory production facilities, or warehouses for its operations.

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Amazon and Walmart Overhaul Supply Chains as China Tariffs Bite
Amazon and Walmart Overhaul Supply Chains as China Tariffs Bite
April 11, 2025  |  Retail

When Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., abruptly withdrew its first-quarter operating income guidance last week, the message was unmistakable: the tariff storm is...

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CarMax: Digital Capabilities Support Over 80% of Used Car Sales
CarMax: Digital Capabilities Support Over 80% of Used Car Sales
April 10, 2025  |  Earnings

CarMax’s digital capabilities now support over 80% of its used car sales, executives said Thursday (April 10) during a quarterly earnings call. The user car...

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Sam’s Club Accelerates Store Openings, Anticipates More Business in ‘Tough Times’
Sam’s Club Accelerates Store Openings, Anticipates More Business in ‘Tough Times’
April 09, 2025  |  Retail

Walmart’s warehouse club business, Sam’s Club, reportedly plans to open 15 stores per year, saying its ability to save customers money is even more relevant...

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GameStop to Close ‘Significant Number’ of Stores in Cost-Cutting Effort
GameStop to Close ‘Significant Number’ of Stores in Cost-Cutting Effort
March 28, 2025  |  Retail

GameStop said it expects to close a “significant number” of stores in fiscal 2025 after closing 970 stores in fiscal 2024. The plan is part...

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D2C Retailers Wanted to Skip the Middleman. Turns Out They Need One
D2C Retailers Wanted to Skip the Middleman. Turns Out They Need One
March 24, 2025  |  Retail

In the midst of the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model — cutting out the middleman, the wholesalers, even the physical storefront — seemed poised to shake...

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Walmart to Have 450 Fuel and Convenience Stations by End of 2025
Walmart to Have 450 Fuel and Convenience Stations by End of 2025
March 19, 2025  |  Walmart

Walmart said Wednesday (March 19) that it will open or remodel more than 45 fuel stations this year. By the end of the year, the...

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Macy’s Focuses on Customer Experience and Long-Term Growth
Macy’s Focuses on Customer Experience and Long-Term Growth
March 06, 2025  |  Earnings

In a retail world where growth is harder to come by, Macy’s is prioritizing stability over expansion, adjusting to the realities of a more competitive...

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Foot Locker Looks to Digital Expansion, Reimagined Stores to Woo Cautious Customers
Foot Locker Looks to Digital Expansion, Reimagined Stores to Woo Cautious Customers
March 05, 2025  |  Earnings

A common theme in recent earnings calls involving The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target has been the “cautious consumer” as shoppers are becoming more selective about...

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Target Aims for $15 Billion Revenue Boost, Focuses on Digital and In-Store Experience
Target Aims for $15 Billion Revenue Boost, Focuses on Digital and In-Store Experience
March 04, 2025  |  Earnings

With cautious consumers making forecasting more difficult, Target on Tuesday (March 4) announced a plan to increase revenue by $15 billion over the next five...

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