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Marks & Spencer to Deploy Changing Room Self-Checkout in 100 Stores by 2028

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The UK retailer already has deployed the changing room checkouts in 28 refurbished stores, including its Fosse Park flagship in Leicester, and plans to have the technology installed in more than 100 stores by 2028.

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WH Smith Forecasts 500 Travel Stores Open in North America by 2028

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Calling North America its “most exciting growth opportunity where we see excellent prospects for further growth in our airport business,” WH Smith plc predicts that it will operate approximately 500 stores in this region by 2028, with the airport business comprising about 85% of the total North American division.

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In 2025, Changing Consumer Demand will Reshape the Supply Chain

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These expectations have significantly impacted the same-day delivery market, which experts predict will grow nearly 20% year-over-year between now and 2028. Statista predicts that by 2028, that number will reach a staggering $41 billion. In fact, perhaps the most dramatic changes are occurring in the grocery industry.

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Starbucks to Double Indian Workforce as it Aims for 1,000 Stores in the Country by 2028

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As part of its Triple Shot Reinvention Strategy — one of the key objectives of which is to become “truly global” — Starbucks plans to more than double its current India store count to 1,000 brick-and-mortar locations by 2028. Starbucks operates in India through a 50:50 joint venture with Tata Consumer Products called Tata Starbucks.

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Canada Goose to More Than Double Store Count by 2028

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Canada Goose is planning to more than double its physical footprint from the current 51 locations over the next five years as it pursues revenue of $3 billion by 2028. The expansion will complement plans to expand omnichannel operations with a greater digital presence and increase the brand’s focus on its female and Gen Z shoppers.

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Aldi Plans to Add 800 New U.S. Stores by 2028

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fleet by the end of 2028. Aldi’s growth plans include beefing up its presence in the Northeast and Midwest, with plans to add nearly 330 stores across both regions by 2028. Discount grocer Aldi will invest more than $9 billion over the next five years on its national expansion plan, which includes adding 800 stores to its U.S.

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USPS Invests in EV as Part of 10-Year Modernization Plan

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The USPS also plans to procure 21,000 commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) battery-powered and domestically manufactured delivery vehicles, including 9,250 from the Ford Motor Company, depending on market availability and operational feasibility. This represents one of the largest commitments to vehicle electrification in the nation.