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Deep DiveSole survivors: 5 national chains that outlasted their peers
Being the last retailer in a category might sound like an enviable spot, but it's almost never a "safe harbor," as retail's ghosts could tell you.
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Walmart to shell out $5.2M for failing to accommodate worker with disability
The employee worked as a cart pusher with the aid of a job coach for 16 years before he was "effectively terminated," EEOC said.
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Amazon fights back against AAFA's 'notorious market' claims
In a letter to a U.S. Trade Representative, the e-commerce giant said it goes "well beyond" its legal obligations in fighting counterfeits.
UPDATED: Oct. 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. -
Walmart relaunches online toy 'lab'
The retail giant is once again deepening its push into the category ahead of the holiday season, as the race to fill the Toys R Us void goes into its second year.
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Deep DiveThe 'retail apocalypse' is an apparel apocalypse
Most retailers in bankruptcy, or on the brink of it, sell clothes. Maybe that's their problem.
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Five Below to build gaming venues attached to stores
As part of an investment in Nerd Street Gamers, a multi-store pilot of "Localhost" spaces will begin in 2020.
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Consumers pull back spending in September, snapping 6-month streak
The sales decline last month was an unpleasant surprise and hardly a good sign ahead of the holidays.
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6 ways retailers can win the holidays
It's a high stakes year, as retailers have closed nearly 7,300 stores thus far and 28 retailers are facing bankruptcy in the next 12 months.
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Barneys could end up at Saks, WSJ reports
Authentic Brands Group is prepping a $270 million bid for the retailer's brand, which would then be licensed to its Fifth Avenue rival, the publication reported.
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Madewell teams with ThredUp to sell secondhand jeans
The J. Crew-owned denim brand says it's scouring the reseller's available inventory for its own past favorites to sell at a few of its stores.
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Deep DiveA timeline of Blockbuster's ride from megahit to flop
In less than 30 years the video rental chain opened its first store, roared to ubiquity and all but disappeared.
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Walmart begins in-home delivery in 3 cities
The company launched the membership program in Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; and Vero Beach, Florida, for a preliminary $19.95 a month.
UPDATED: Oct. 15, 2019 at 10:41 a.m. -
Majority of consumers to shop in-store during the holidays
Shoppers anticipate spending more than last year, with more money going toward gift cards, an ICSC report finds.
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Are brighter days ahead for Bed Bath & Beyond?
Newly appointed CEO Mark Tritton brings with him expertise in merchandising and private label strategy. But it's a long road to transformation for the troubled home retailer.
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Ross just made good on plans to build 100 stores in 2019
While other apparel sellers are retrenching, the off-price retailer added 42 stores in the past two months as it eyes a long-term goal of 3,000 stores.
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Moody's downgrades Ascena on 'persistent execution missteps'
Analysts acknowledged the company has some strengths but noted it is trying to effect a turnaround in a sector that is under siege.
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Walmart's topsy-turvy week ends with the exit of US chief
The leader of the retailer's domestic turnaround is handing his role to the Sam's Club chief while Walmart's digital business goes through a sharp pivot.
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Most Americans still have reservations on going cashless, survey finds
Although mobile payments might streamline retail operations, most Americans believe stores should be required to accept cash, according to the report.
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Trump calls off Oct. 15 tariff increases
China has, in turn, agreed to buy between $40 billion to $50 billion in U.S. farm products, according to the Associated Press.
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Victoria's Secret ushers in uncertainty amid corporate job cuts
The brand's motives for slashing some 50 positions are unclear, following an optimistic shareholders meeting just last month.
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Standard Cognition buys retail tech startup DeepMagic
As competition within the cashierless technology space ramps up, the acquisition positions the company to better take on Amazon Go.
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Women plan to shop online, on mobile this holiday season
Survey results from daVinci Payments show women intend to keep holiday spending consistent with last year's.
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Best friends on the lam edition
If you are suspected of funneling foreign funds to politicians you are going to need some products to support those life decisions.
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The Vitamin Shoppe opens first of 5 planned experiential stores
The location offers tech features to personalize the in-store shopping experience.
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Kohl's CFO to retire after 2 years
The retailer has set up a smooth transition as Jill Timm, executive vice president of finance, takes over from Bruce Besanko on Nov. 1.
