U.S. retailers
15,000 Retail Stores Could Close in 2025
Coresight expects 15,000 store locations to shutter in 2025; to date there are 3,727 announced store closures…
Retail Jobs Declined in February
February, the first full month under the Trump administration, saw a weaker jobs report than expected.
Vendors Could Be Less Inclined To Absorb Latest Tariff Round
Trump's tariff threats have Walmart and Steve Madden seeking price concessions from vendors, but success…
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P180 CEO Brendan Hoffman Says Borrowing Model Has Runway Growth
P180 CEO Brendan Hoffman said the borrowing platform can help small and larger brands alike, and is not…
Forever 21 Appears Closer to a Possible Liquidation
Forever 21 discloses plan for more than 350 layoffs in April, including closure of its Los Angeles…
Fabrics Retailer Joann’s Set to Wind Down All Operations
Fabrics retailer Joann's was sold at a bankruptcy court auction, and the winning bidder plans to liquidate…
A Forever 21 Chapter 11 Would Add to Big-Box Lead in Stores Closures
Big box store closures at Joann's, Big Lots, Forever 21 lead the way, while a sale of Family Dollar could…
Bankrupt Fabrics Retailer Joann’s To Close 533 Stores
Fabrics retailer Joann's is hoping to find a going-concern buyer, but so far bidders have no interest in 533…
Retailers Added 34,000 Jobs in January
In addition to retail job gains among general merchandisers, the unemployment rate fell to an eight-month low…
Is Forever 21 the Next Fashion Retailer To Go Bankrupt?
Should Forever 21's U.S. operating arm file a Chapter 11 petition, it wouldn't impact Authentic Brands'…
What the Tariffs Mean For Fashion And Retail
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is using tariff threats on Mexico, Canada and China to deal with illegal…
Tractor Supply CEO On Sharing the Tariff Burden
Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton said the company's 2018 tariff playbook shared costs at one-third each among…
Joann’s Sets Sale Deadline, Readies for Layoffs
Fabrics retailer Jo-Ann has filed WARN notices, setting the stage for layoffs if it can't find a…
The Container Store’s Next Chapter
The Container Store exits bankruptcy oversight after restructuring its debt, while keeping 102 doors open and…
Deloitte: Retailers To Invest for Efficiency in 2025
Retail executives in a Deloitte study plan investments—in workplace hiring, modernizing supply chains, and…