Jaclyn Peiser

Washington, D.C.

Retail Reporter

Education: Goucher College, BA in American Studies, BA in Communications and Media Studies; Columbia University, MS in Journalism

Jaclyn Peiser is the retail reporter for The Washington Post. She previously worked overnight covering national news on The Post's Morning Mix team. Jaclyn joined the paper in 2020 after almost five years at the New York Times, where she was a news assistant and reporter covering the media industry.
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Nordstrom family proposes taking its department store chain private

The $3.8 billion deal comes as the national chain faces weakness in its core business even as the Nordstrom Rack subsidiary grows.

September 4, 2024
A Nordstrom store in Pittsburgh. The longtime department store, founded in 1901, remained private for 70 years before going public.

What the Kroger-Albertsons merger would mean for you

The retail giants have proposed the biggest supermarket merger in U.S. history. On Monday, the court fight to block it is set to begin.

August 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission is trying to block Kroger's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons on antitrust grounds, alleging it would hurt competition and raise grocery prices for millions of Americans. The two sides will square off Monday in a federal courtroom in Portland, Ore.

Small grocers feel squeezed by suppliers, and shoppers bear the pain

Independent grocery stories, often lifelines in small, rural communities, try to scrape by on smaller margins while bigger rivals get better deals from wholesalers.

August 25, 2024
Two Pine Ridge residents participate in a relay on the reservation, home to 32,000 members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Residents here don’t have easy access to national retail chains; the closest Walmart is 55 miles away.

Consumers’ hunt for value boosts sales at retailers heeding the call

Target and the parent company of TJ Maxx reported increased sales in the second quarter as consumers try to stretch their dollars amid inflation.

August 21, 2024
Target, which recently announced it was lowering prices on thousands of items, had a better second quarter than Wall Street expected.

X closes operations in Brazil, blames judge’s ‘censorship’ orders

The social media platform and owner Elon Musk have been feuding with Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes for months.

August 17, 2024
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has been granted expanded powers in Brazil to fight false claims online.

Mars to buy maker of Pringles and Pop-Tarts in snack food megadeal

The deal values the maker of Cheez-Its, Pringles and Pop-Tarts at $29 billion.

August 14, 2024
Pringles is one of Kellanova’s best-known brands.

Home Depot warns of consumer uncertainty about the economy

The retailer lowered its 2024 expectations down and now predicts comparable store sales will fall 3 to 4 percent this year.

August 13, 2024
A Home Depot store in D.C.

Should I buy this? A guide to sustainable online shopping.

When deciding whether to make a purchase, ask yourself these questions to make your deliberations easier and help you become a sustainable fashionista.

July 16, 2024

Food companies feel the pain as consumers reject higher prices

Faced with revenue and unit sales declines in recent months, snack giants PepsiCo and Conagra confront the reality of “value-seeking behavior.”

July 11, 2024
Pepsi products at a store in Crockett, Calif.

The fragrance industry is booming. Here’s why it makes scents.

Americans are reaching for prestige brands like Chanel, Dior and Tom Ford, casting off the idea of a “signature scent” for an aromatic palette of self-expression.

July 7, 2024