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Amazon reportedly interested in some Toys R Us stores
The e-tailer is looking to expand its physical footprint with parts from the bankrupt toy giant, according to Bloomberg.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How Toys R Us' bankruptcy hopes came crashing down
The toy seller entered Chapter 11 with the goal of a leaner, better business. Instead, a terrible holiday season sent it in a different direction.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 15, 2018 -
Trendline
Inside the 2024 holiday season
Retailers are navigating the effects of inflation as retail’s most important quarter looms.
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Toys R Us to liquidate US business
Unable to meet the terms of a bankruptcy loan, the toy retailer is forced to liquidate domestic operations, though it might be able to salvage 200 stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 15, 2018 -
Dollar Tree's 13% sales growth not enough for Wall Street
The deep discounter increased earnings, same-store sales and its top line — to the tune of $6.36 billion — but fell short of analyst hopes on all counts.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 7, 2018 -
Retail defaults in 2018 could outpace last year
High debt, underinvestment, competition, changes in consumer spending and other factors that made 2017 abysmal for some retailers haven't gone away, according to S&P.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 2, 2018 -
J.C. Penney cuts 360 jobs as sales miss
The department store retailer is slashing jobs at its corporate and support offices as it posts another loss for the year and fourth quarter sales that disappointed Wall Street.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 2, 2018 -
Best Buy to close nearly 260 stand-alone mobile stores
As the electronics retailer winds down its mobile store fleet, it posted a massive sales rise at mainline stores.
By Daphne Howland • March 1, 2018 -
Kohl's brings Aldi to some stores as it makes 'sharp leap' in sales
The discount department store has added brands and tightened costs, making for a solid holiday performance. The only question is: Can Kohl's keep it up?
By Ben Unglesbee • March 1, 2018 -
Dillard's crushes expectations as sales rise 6%
The company posted a heady profit increase and respectable comparable sales, but one analyst said the retailer is still in danger of irrelevance.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Toys R Us could close more stores or liquidate
The toy retailer needed a win over the holidays, but missed — big time. Now, the company is reportedly mulling hundreds more store closures and is at risk of shutting down entirely.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Why the Super Bowl is a touchdown for retail
Grocery probably gained the most from the Eagles-Patriots matchup, but apparel sales and ad campaigns still scored.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 31, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Out of the ashes: 8 brands that found life after retail death
Retail brands bought out of bankruptcy can have a second life as an e-tailer or a product label. But will the afterlife of these retailers last forever?
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2018 -
Apparel retail is in recovery, but 'pressures remain'
Department stores have found a few new strengths, but it's too soon to tell how the retail bottom line really did this holiday season, according to a report from Moody's.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Tiffany polishes up outlook on holiday sales rise
Sales in China helped boost the iconic American jeweler, but executives admit there’s more to do.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Bon-Ton bankruptcy could be 'imminent'
Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal report the struggling department store chain could file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks after having missed a $14 million interest payment last month.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Signet suffers holiday sales decline
The jewelry company is suffering from the sale of its credit portfolio, especially at Kay stores where people tend to finance engagement rings.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 12, 2018 -
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UPDATE: Sears holiday sales plummet 16%
The ailing department store retailer reported another staggering drop in its comparable store sales for the first two months of Q4 as it borrowed another $100 million from its CEO's hedge fund.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Nordstrom reports healthy holiday sales
The company raked in a 2.5% net sales bump, reflecting improvements in full-line and off-price stores as well as growth in e-commerce.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Target hits a bullseye with holiday sales
Stores fulfilled more than 70% of digital orders during the holiday months, showcasing the importance of omnichannel.
By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 9, 2018 -
American Eagle beats estimates with strong holiday season
The company, helped by overall strength in apparel sales and by the Aerie lingerie brand, reiterated its guidance for the fourth quarter.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Kohl's posts banner holiday period, sales up 7%
The discount department store chain raised its profit outlook for 2017 and could see its position strengthen even more as peers close stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 8, 2018 -
L Brands plunges on disappointing December sales
The company's stalwart Victoria's Secret brand is losing market share to rival Aerie and banking on beauty brands to pick up the slack.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 8, 2018 -
J.C. Penney sales grew 3.4% during the holiday period
Like many retailers, Penney grew its online sales as a percentage of its overall sales, but it lost market share in the two weeks after Thanksgiving, according to Earnest Research.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Holiday returns to reach 1.4M in one day
UPS expects returns to peak Wednesday, on National Returns Day, and Walmart hopes to ease the process with a new mobile app feature.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Sears skipped TV ads to focus on digital in December
This marked a major change from the $8.4 million the retailer spent on TV spots in December 2016 — a peak time for holiday marketing.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 2, 2018
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