Financial News: Page 109


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    Neiman Marcus foe arrested as retailer tries to cross bankruptcy finish line

    The retailer filed the third version of its bankruptcy plan on Friday as it eyes reorganization and an exit from a dramatic bankruptcy. 

    By Sept. 4, 2020
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    Credit Suisse: Ralph Lauren works to clean up North American business

    Digital sales grew just 3% in the region as the brand tries to limit sales on the gray market and shift its focus to more high-end customers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 4, 2020
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    J. Jill sales plummet 49%

    The struggling apparel retailer actually narrowed its loss due to a write-off in the year-ago period, but could soon be headed to bankruptcy court.

    By Sept. 3, 2020
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    Target adds premium products to its Good & Gather line

    Good & Gather Signature has launched with 60 items, which will help bring the private label line to nearly 2,000 total products by the fall.

    By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 3, 2020
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    Turbulence, tech and the retail worker

    Employees have faced furloughs and job losses from COVID-19-related store closures and disruption to their jobs from new technologies. 

    By Sept. 3, 2020
  • The Paper Store files for bankruptcy.
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    The Paper Store emerges from bankruptcy

    The gift specialist went into Chapter 11 with hopes of a quick sale and got one.

    By Sept. 3, 2020
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    Walmart, Oak Street Health launch clinic partnership in Texas

    The retailer is replacing its own clinics at three Dallas-Fort Worth stores with ones operated by Oak Street Health as it continues to expand into healthcare.

    By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 3, 2020
  • At the main entrance to Macy's in New York, a gilded clock and the original "R.H. Macy & Co." sign sit above the modern logo.
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    Macy's loss narrows in Q2 as stores reopen and e-commerce swells

    But the retailer remains wary of a pandemic resurgence, a fall-off in tourism and a failure to renew government stimulus, executives said Wednesday.

    By Sept. 2, 2020
  • Neiman Marcus store in Friendship Heights, Maryland
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    Neiman Marcus adds 3 stores to closure count

    Seven full-line stores will shutter for good, along with almost all off-price locations, as the department store navigates a choppy bankruptcy process.

    By Sept. 2, 2020
  • Perri Edwards poses for Nike's first maternity collection, Nike (M)
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    Nike unveils first maternity collection

    Launching Sept. 17, the line will focus on four "essentials," and furthers the retailer's strategy of catering to female customers.

    By Sept. 2, 2020
  • A small business in Portland, Maine posts a sign to customers after voluntarily shuttering during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    NRF: Pandemic remains a 'shock' for small businesses

    The negative impact of COVID-19 is still being widely felt by small businesses as stimulus measures run out and the virus continues its spread.

    By Sept. 2, 2020
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    J. Jill attempts out-of-court restructuring

    The women's apparel retailer forged an agreement with lenders holding 70% of its long-term debt but will turn to Chapter 11 if that doesn't work out.

    By Sept. 1, 2020
  • J.C. Penney lenders could take over company as sale talks sputter

    The coming weeks will determine the retailer's ultimate fate. Meanwhile, suppliers are in limbo and the company is moving to close more stores. 

    By Sept. 1, 2020
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    Back-to-school shoppers are showing up after all, study shows

    Mass merchants, Best Buy and even office retailers saw foot traffic upticks in August, after steeper declines last month, according to Placer.ai.

    By Sept. 1, 2020
  • Walmart to launch its Walmart+ membership service

    The retailer's answer to Amazon's Prime touts its store base as well as fuel and Scan & Go perks. 

    By Sept. 1, 2020
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    SKU'd: 7 pop culture moments that track the downfall of the mall

    From Fast Times at Ridgemont High to Harley Quinn, pop culture has been recording the slow decline of an American shopping institution. 

    By Sept. 1, 2020
  • Investment group outbids stalking horse to nab RTW Retailwinds for $40M

    Saadia Group doubled the purchase agreement amount offered by Sunrise Brands earlier this month to grab RTW's IP and e-commerce business.

    By Aug. 31, 2020
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    J.C. Penney racked up $342M loss for July

    The losses come as the retailer tries to negotiate a sale of the company, with few updates on the progress in recent weeks. 

    By Aug. 31, 2020
  • What Q2 says about apparel

    The category has dragged down retail since the pandemic forced stores shut and dented the economy. Some players are doing better than others.

    By Aug. 31, 2020
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    Walmart sells off 2 more digital brands

    The retail giant is offloading Bare Necessities and Shoes.com, two brands purchased since 2017.

    By Aug. 28, 2020
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    Ulta's net income falls 95% as e-commerce grows by more than 200%

    The beauty retailer is preparing for the holiday season by pushing up the opening of a new fulfillment center to handle a higher mix of digital sales.

    By Aug. 28, 2020
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    Gap Inc. will close 225 stores this year, more in 2021

    Gap and Banana Republic footprints will shrink as Athleta emerges as the company's best performer. But executives dismissed the notion of a spinoff.

    By Aug. 28, 2020
  • Dollar stores get another boost from pandemic shopping habits in Q2

    Dollar General comp sales were up nearly 19%, while rival Family Dollar comps were up in double digits too. 

    By Aug. 27, 2020
  • Puffy clouds and green trees frame a suburban department store building.
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    With no buyer in sight, Lord & Taylor liquidates all stores

    All 38 locations are going out of business after the pandemic shredded hopes of a comeback for the 200-year-old retailer.

    By Aug. 27, 2020
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    Tiffany swings back to profit in Q2

    The jeweler extended the outside date it could walk away from its merger deal with Parisian luxury house LVMH, which hasn't said if it agrees.

    By Aug. 27, 2020