IJR News — today's news from every sideMaya Lindstrom The 5 percent stock jump shows investors see real value in pairing new hardware with bigger models, even if results are years away. Derek Foss Switching to Hearn looks like a smart step when his title shot requests keep getting ignored. Chris Dalton Dunbar's timing on that final attack was perfect after everything he's been through. Rachel Meyers Getting from 2500 to 3000 is a steep hill from here. If anyone on the current roster can do it, it might be him. Urban Outfitters closes stores, plans 18 more in 2027Business — Aug 31, 2026Retailers across the US, UK, and Europe are accelerating closures and restructurings as margins tighten and shopping habits shift, with Urban Outfitters trimming locations even as it opens new ones, and Kroger’s Fred Meyer shuttering a Tacoma store amid broader store reductions. The wave also hits UK chains like TG Jones, Eddie Bauer’s Chapter 11 filing, Leading Labels’ liquidation, Russell & Bromley’s administration, and Roller’s continued closures in Germany, signaling pervasive pressure on brick-and-mortar retail.
