Financial News: Page 190


  • Shyft, JDA integrate technologies to mobilize workforce management

    The partnership signifies an effort to modernize how retailers and retail workers manage their work schedules.

    By Jan. 14, 2019
  • Columbia Sportswear, other brands chime in on government shutdown in new messaging

    The outdoor apparel and gear brand as well as competitors REI and The North Face are taking a stance on the impact of the shutdown on national parks.

    By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 14, 2019
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    Tempur Sealy ponies up $14M to aid bankrupt mattress brands

    Sleep Outfitters, Mattress Warehouse and Mattress King are the latest to falter in a market that has been thoroughly disrupted by e-commerce startups.

    By Jan. 14, 2019
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    Away pops up at Nordstrom

    The temporary collaboration, which offers a slew of travel and wellness accessories, is one more step pushing the brand toward its lifestyle ambitions.

    By Jan. 14, 2019
  • Chico's to close 250 stores over 3 years

    The women's apparel conglomerate is also leaning on a new omnichannel plan it hopes will drive sales across all its brands.

    By Jan. 11, 2019
  • Calvin Klein to shutter Madison Avenue store

    A new strategy is afoot following the brand’s breakup with superstar designer Raf Simons after sales underperformed last year.

    By Jan. 11, 2019
  • Supplier claims Shopko owes $67M

    The Wisconsin-based retailer is also closing and liquidating store locations throughout the Midwest. 

    By Jan. 11, 2019
  • How the government shutdown could hurt retail

    Furloughed workers, veterans and others dependent on federal services are the real victims of the shutdown. But it's not doing anyone any favors.

    By Jan. 11, 2019
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    Ulta shareholders urge court to hear used cosmetics claims

    Investors say that Ulta executives misled how the company has handled and characterized inventory shrink.

    By Jan. 11, 2019
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    Target shuffles C-suite

    Most notably, the mass merchant's CFO will retire once a successor is named, and its Food & Beverage category has a new leader.

    By Jan. 11, 2019
  • By the numbers: How holiday sales are panning out

    Tiffany, among the latest retailers to release holiday numbers, reported a slip in sales as Chinese tourists spent less.

    By , Updated Jan. 18, 2019
  • Bed Bath & Beyond banks on lab stores, private labels for growth

    While the retailer is testing out new merchandising and assortments, it's also closing 40 stores, and some analysts are skeptical of its earnings promises.

    By Jan. 10, 2019
  • Lampert revises Sears bid to exceed $5B

    The new bid proposes taking on 57 additional real estate properties and up to $663 million in additional liabilities, including money for severance pay. 

    By Jan. 10, 2019
  • Tiffany ups its diamond sourcing transparency

    The new initiative goes beyond the United Nations' efforts to stem the flow of blood diamonds through the supply chain, and should resonate with the younger consumers the jeweler is courting.

    By Jan. 10, 2019
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    WeWork debuts temporary shoppable London office

    With this January pop-up, the co-working space continues to dip its toes deeper into the retail pool.

    By Jan. 10, 2019
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    Nike stretches into Lululemon's space with 1st yoga line

    Promoted by a host of professional athletes, Nike is pitching its first yoga-specific line as a compliment to other workouts.

    By Jan. 10, 2019
  • West Elm launches private label bath collection

    The retailer expands beyond home furnishings with this new line, which features bath towels, shower curtains and beauty items like bath bombs.

    By Jan. 10, 2019
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    Target lights up Project 62 with Leanne Ford collection

    The co-host of the HGTV show "Restored by the Fords" is releasing a 30-piece, limited-time collection next month.

    By Jan. 10, 2019
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    Neiman Marcus to pay $1.5M settlement over 2013 data breach

    Over a three-month period, roughly 370,000 company credit cards used at 77 stores nationwide were accessed by an unknown third party.

    By Jan. 9, 2019
  • J.C. Penney to close 3 stores

    Despite high-spending shoppers, the holidays this year weren't much of a boon for the struggling department store as comp sales fell during the period.

    By Jan. 9, 2019
  • Sears to consider revised ESL bid

    In a bankruptcy court hearing Tuesday, the retailer said it will consider a revised bid, which is expected to be filed Wednesday with a $120 million deposit.

    By Jan. 9, 2019
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    Sephora Americas names head of Benefit Cosmetics new CEO

    Jean-André Rougeot has led Benefit Cosmetics, another LVMH-owned brand, for 12 years, and replaces Calvin McDonald, who left for Lululemon in August.

    By Jan. 9, 2019
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    Can Kroger make money selling tech to other retailers?

    The grocer is partnering with Microsoft to develop digital shelves, inventory management programs and other systems it will roll out to its own stores and offer to others.

    By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 8, 2019
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    Former CEO wants to buy back Beauty Brands in Ch. 11

    Absolute Beauty's bid, for $4.65 million, would keep 23 stores open and is one of the preferred choices by the retailer's unsecured creditors.

    By Updated Jan. 18, 2019
  • Chanel advances luxury watch operations with Kenissi investment

    The fashion house is solidifying its timepiece operations at a time when some analysts say luxury sales could weather retail turbulence.

    By Jan. 8, 2019