by - February 15, 2015 12:09 am
The lackluster veteran retailer Sears garnered the most Facebook likes for its e-commerce store among the top nine department store chains surveyed during the holiday season of 2014, according to…
by - February 3, 2014 2:52 pm
Retailers often mention weather as a reason for lackluster sales. It was too warm during the holiday season of 2012 which weighed down sales of winter coats, sweaters and other…
by - September 20, 2013 2:21 pm
The nation's largest retailer said Monday (Sept. 23) it will hire 55,000 seasonal associates, will transition more than 35,000 associates from temporary to part-time and another 35,000 associates will move…
by - June 21, 2013 12:04 am
• Federal authorities seize 14 franchises of 7-Eleven Convenience store giant 7-Eleven said it will require an internal review of personnel records among its 5,600 franchise owners after federal authorities…
by - April 8, 2013 4:40 pm
Former Apple executive Ron Johnson was outsted from his CEO role at Dallas-based J.C.Penney on Monday, (April 8), according to CNBC. J.C.Penney said Mike Ullman, will step in as interim…
by - January 14, 2013 5:17 pm
Struggling RadioShack is dissolving its mobile services partnership with Target Stores, stating it was unable to reach a deal "that would be profitable to both companies." The deal put RadioShack…
by - January 8, 2013 5:09 pm
A new year marks changes for many, it’s not uncommon to see football coaches fired after disappointing seasons and it’s quite normal for retailers to announce retirements and make key…
by - January 3, 2013 2:32 pm
• Gap acquires Intermix In a move to expand into higher-end fashion Gap Inc. acquired Intermix, a multi-brand specialty retailer of luxury and contemporary women’s apparel and accessories, based in…
by - January 2, 2013 5:06 pm
A disappointing holiday season and tougher sales comparisons ahead were enough to prompt an analyst downgrade of Target Corp on Wednesday (Jan. 2). Target shares tumbled to $58.82, down 35…
by - December 4, 2012 2:10 pm
Retailers are expected to lose an estimated $8.9 billion this year in fraud costs related to merchandise return, according to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation. The key…
by - November 9, 2012 5:06 pm
Retailers are disappointed to hear U.S. Court Judge John Gleeson gave preliminary approval of the swipe fee settlement after hearing arguments in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Friday (Nov. 9). Little-Rock-based Dillard’s…
by - November 1, 2012 10:32 pm
For months retailers large and small have stewed over a $7.25 billion settlement proposed by the court with Visa and MasterCard over swipe fees. On Thursday (Nov. 1) the National…
by - September 7, 2012 11:20 am
Sears Holdings Corp. is the latest retailer to roll-back or eliminate fees associated with layaway ahead of the holiday shopping season. The retailer operates both Sears and Kmart stores says…
by - January 26, 2012 6:43 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said his experience as mayor of Rogers was the driving motivation for his support and sponsorship of a bill that aims to make online retailers…
