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Kate Spade’s Q1 Sales Decline
Kate Spade released its results for the first quarter of 2017 but continued to hedge on possible takeovers or…
Retail Roundup: Vince Struggles, Neiman Marcus Takes on More Debt, Agent Provocateur Goes Bankrupt
The vise continues to tighten on retailers as debt piles up and the environment worsens.
Rue21 to Close 400 Locations
Teen retail takes another hit.
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JC Penney to Delay Store Closures
Apparently, consumers aren't ready to part with their local JC Penney stores.
Chinese Exports Rebound in March, Restoring Trade Surplus
The value of Chinese exports exceeded expectations in March, a sign that the global economy is improving…
Cents & Sense: Juggling Supply Chain Challenges and Costs
Ask a room full of sourcing professionals about their top concerns, and you'll get a myriad of answers. But…
Fast Retailing Doubles Profits for the First Half
Fast Retailing profits for the first half soar on foreign exchange gains.
Why Your Customer Experience Efforts are Falling Short
Today's retailers continue to lose ground to other types of expenditures besides shopping as consumers turn…
Border Adjustment Tax Opponents Make a Run During Recess
Despite murmurings that the Republican tax overhaul is losing steam, those companies that oppose the border…
Why Plus-Size Has Fashion Eating Its Words
Fashion retailers talk a lot about how important it is for them to know their customers. So why aren't they…
Liberal Return Policies: Lure or Liability?
Retailers often wrestle with the decision of whether to delight consumers with liberal return polices or…
Retail Roundup: Stage Acquires Gordmans, Sears Canada Goes for Off-Price, & Abercrombie Eyes Asia
The current retail turmoil and uncertainty isn't stopping companies from growing and experimenting with new…
Fast, Cheap and Out of Control? Balancing Supply Chain Speed and Costs
In today's market, speed and cost are the two most valuable considerations for apparel businesses--but often…
Comings & Goings: Forever 21 Sees Red & Bebe Hangs On
Forever 21 and Bebe illustrate the truism of today's retail: Full-line stores are contracting as discount…