Publications Covering the General Merchandise Stores Industry

Chain Store Age Print + Online

U.S. trade brand covering mass merchants, discount/department stores, clubs and supercenters with daily news on operations, tech, store development and real estate for retail HQ decision‑makers.

https://chainstoreage.com Circulation: 108,000

Digital Commerce 360 (Retail) Online + Newsletter + Research

Formerly Internet Retailer, DC360 covers enterprise retail/ecommerce strategy, data and technology used by mass merchants, clubs and general merchandise retailers.

https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/advertise/ Circulation: 115,000

HomePage News Online + Newsletter

Housewares/home industry news hub from IHA read by buyers at mass merchants, supercenters and general merchandise chains; issues daily digest to trade subscribers.

https://www.homepagenews.com/advertise/ Circulation: 30,000

Inside Retail US Online + Newsletter

U.S. edition of Inside Retail delivering daily retail news, analysis and executive interviews relevant to big‑box and GM store operators.

https://insideretail.us/ Circulation: 100,000

Mass Market Retailers (MMR) Print + Online + Newsletter

Long‑running B2B title (now under the retailmediaIQ umbrella) serving mass, club, discount and dollar channels with executive news and category coverage.

https://massmarketretailers.com Circulation: 21,000

National Retail Federation SmartBrief (NRF SmartBrief) Email newsletter

NRF’s flagship daily briefing curates top retail headlines for executives across department, discount, club and omnichannel chains.

https://nrf.com/retail-newsletters/advertise-nrf-smartbrief Circulation: 96,000

Path to Purchase Institute (P2PI) Online + Newsletter + Events

Path to Purchase Institute covers commerce marketing/retail media and in‑store activation across mass and GM channels; hosts summits and training.

https://p2pi.com/advertise Circulation: 45,700

Retail Brew Email newsletter

Morning Brew’s retail vertical delivering quick, executive‑level news on mass retail, DTC, marketplaces and supply chain.

https://www.retailbrew.com/subscribe Circulation: 180,000

Retail Bulletin Online + Newsletter + Events (UK)

Independent UK trade site with daily retail news and conferences, reaching senior decision‑makers at major chains and brands.

https://www.theretailbulletin.com/advertise/ Circulation: 30,000

Retail Dive Online + Newsletter

Daily digital publication focused on U.S. retail strategy, operations and tech across big‑box, department, club and dollar channels.

https://retaildive.com Circulation: 541,000

Retail Gazette Online (UK)

UK‑based B2B news site with a large senior retail audience, covering strategy, store ops and tech relevant to general merchandise chains.

https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/ Circulation: 500,000

Retail Insight Network Online (GlobalData network)

GlobalData’s retail industry portal publishing global analysis on strategy, formats and suppliers serving general merchandise retailers (part of a 40+ site B2B network).

https://www.retail-insight-network.com/ Circulation: 55,000,000

Retail Insider (Canada) Online (Canada)

Canada’s most‑read retail industry site reporting store openings, strategy and operations at national chains and global brands active in GM categories.

https://retail-insider.com/ Circulation: 186,110

Retail TouchPoints Online + Newsletter + Events

Editorial network serving retail executives on omnichannel CX, marketing and emerging tech shaping mass and GM stores.

https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/marketing-advertising-media-kit Circulation: 82,000

Retail Week Online + Events (UK)

UK trade brand for senior retail leadership with paid research and events; widely read by general merchandise and department store executives.

https://www.retail-week.com/ Circulation: 192,000

RetailWire Online + Newsletter + Discussions

Daily debate‑driven industry site known for its BrainTrust panel on strategy and tech used by big‑box and specialty chains.

https://retailwire.com/ Circulation: 27,000

Store Brands Online + Newsletter + Print (special issues)

Trade brand for private‑label leaders at mass and grocery/GM chains covering category trends, sourcing and retailer programs.

https://storebrands.com/about-us-advertise Circulation: 27,000

The Robin Report Online + Newsletter + Podcast

Executive thought‑leadership on retail strategy, brand, and consumer shifts—read by senior leaders across department, specialty and mass retail.

https://therobinreport.com/ Circulation: 25,000

Total Retail Online + Newsletter + Events + Print

NAPCO’s retail title delivering news, analysis and community for cross‑functional leaders at retailers and brands.

https://www.mytotalretail.com/advertising-info/ Circulation: 90,000

WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) Online

Fairchild Media Group’s flagship covering fashion, beauty and retail, including department stores and mass merchants with major U.S. readership.

https://wwd.com/ Circulation: 10,230,000