Financial News: Page 380
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Sales still falling at Gymboree, heavy with debt
The kids apparel retailer hasn’t been profitable for three years, Bloomberg calculates.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Study: Tablets aren't really mobile devices after all
With this distinction, retailers may have to rethink their m-commerce strategies.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Rise in credit card debt could hit holiday shopping
Household debt is growing again after falling somewhat in recent years.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Apple taps Gap marketing director
The tech company continues hiring from the fashion world with the addition of Marcela Aguilar as director of global marketing communications.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Hudson's Bay faces uproar over canceled orders
The department store voided orders with steep discounts that customers achieved by combining multiple online coupons.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
With Apple's new Watch, what is the future of wearables?
A few years ago smartwatches were the next great thing, but they haven't arrived quite yet. That may be about to change.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
UPDATE: Loans could give RadioShack a reprieve
RadioShack's Chapter 11 is reportedly seen as "imminent" by Wedbush analysts.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Dollar General may make hostile takeover move this week
After two rebuffs, the retailer is preparing to take its $9.1 billion merger offer directly to Family Dollar’s shareholders.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Barnes & Noble revenue falls on declining Nook sales
The national bookstore chain is still struggling to compete with e-retailers in book and e-reader sales.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Apple unveils new devices, payment system
In a much-hyped event, Apple revealed two new smartphones, a wearable device, and a contactless payment process.
By Kelsey Lindsey • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Ikea needles Apple with 'bookbook' reveal
Ikea’s video spoofing Apple’s characteristic marketing style has gone viral a week before the tech company's anticipated "big event."
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Amazon drastically cuts Fire phone price
The price drop from $199 to 99 cents could be a sign of struggling sales for the smartphone.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What Q2 earnings reveal about US retail
The second half of the year looks promising, but retailers still have problems to solve.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Apparel retailers' sales growth outpaces inventory for first time in year
Inventory levels are clearing and sales increasing in a category that has been buffeted by slow sales for months.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Dollar General may appeal to shareholders after Family Dollar bid gets rejected
Dollar Tree strengthened its promise to avoid antitrust issues from its acquisition offer, saying it would close as many stores as necessary.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Scheduling joins minimum wage as key policy issue for retail
Union workers in New York have more control over their schedules and San Francisco is close to forcing the issue for chain stores.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Family Dollar rejects latest Dollar General offer
The bid was rejected because of antitrust concerns, Family Dollar's CEO said.
By Randy Lilleston • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Retail jobs fall in August
They decreased by 8,400, a major contributor to the month’s unexpectedly low numbers.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 5, 2014 -
Activist investor challenges Bebe chairman, urges sale
Private equity firm Consac LLC says chairman Manny Mashoud’s leadership has failed.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2014 -
CVS rebrands to CVS Health, quits tobacco sales early
The drugstore retailer’s new name puts its healthcare delivery ambitions front and center.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Home Depot investigating potentially massive data breach
This latest report of trouble with credit card security at retail points of sale is bad news for consumers and retailers alike.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Dollar General offers more for Family Dollar
The discount chain follows through on its commitment to pursue a merger. Will Family Dollar be wooed?
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Will jump in GDP translate to increased sales?
The economy grew at a faster-than-previously-reported pace in Q2. Will that help end the 'funk' in some quarters of retail?
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Will Alibaba's US IPO disrupt American retail?
Here's what you need to know about the Chinese retail giant, which could have a record-setting IPO this month.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Google developing delivery drones
The Atlantic magazine reported on the development of “Project Wing” by the company’s Google X lab division.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 29, 2014
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