U.S. retailers
2023 Store Closings Nearing 2,000 Already
More than 1,500 closures were announced in the first quarter alone, and the tally approaches 2,000 when…
US Foot Traffic is Just One Factor That Could Impact Q1 Fashion Sales
In addition to US foot traffic trends, inflation, inventory imbalances and gross margin could impact Q1…
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Just Told Retail There’s More Bad News to Come: Week Ahead
Powell said America's central bank will keep interest rates up to tame inflation, even if that means more…
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81% of CEOs Expect This Kind of Recession: Week Ahead
The Conference Board's study on CEO confidence shows a decline to lows not seen since the start of Covid-19…
Bankruptcy and Liquidation Mark End of Era for Altmeyer Home Stores
Unsecured creditors will be stuck holding the bag, according to the retailer's bankruptcy court filings.
Retail in Review: Kohl’s Not Out of the Woods, BrandX Reboots Bon-Ton
Plus, Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports are under new ownership after Frasers Group sold the duo for…
Fashion Retail Outlook: Cloudy with a Chance of Rain?
A spending downturn projected to manifest last month is seen dragging on through July, according to April's…
Inflation Isn’t Retail’s Only Risk This Year: Week Ahead
Retailers could face an uphill battle this year, and inflation is just one of their problems.
Will 2021’s Dramatic Store-Closing Slowdown Last?
Retailers closed 63 percent fewer stores in 2021 than it did a pandemic-hit 2020.
More Women Enter Labor Force as Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.9%
Despite a new pandemic-era low for the unemployment rate, U.S. jobs are still down by 3.6 million versus…
Retailers Opened More Stores Than They Closed Last Year
The retail sector opened more stores than it closed in 2021, but fashion retailers still have plenty of room…
Experts Break Down What Consumers Will Be Buying This Week
Here's what to expect as holiday shopping swings into full gear on Black Friday.
Is Labor Shortage Over For Retailers? Week Ahead
First-time jobless claims for the week ended Nov. 13, 2021, are the lowest since the pandemic began.
Macy’s Raises Minimum Wage to $15
Amid an ongoing labor shortage, several retailers have raised pay and beefed up benefits to attract talent.
Record-Shattering Holiday Ahead?
NRF, Conference Board and Anodot offered a peek into what to expect this peak season.