New Economic Realities   //   August 31, 2024

Modern Retail Rundown: Dollar General and Lululemon show signs of weakness, and Foot Locker scales back

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On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff discusses the issues plaguing Dollar General as it tries to lure bargain shoppers with its low-priced products. Lululemon’s stalled growth in the U.S. also shows that the company isn’t as economy-resistant as it has been over the last few years. Meanwhile, Foot Locker is scrapping international growth in favor of cost-cutting to improve profit margins.