U.S. retailers
Apparel Set to Lead Holiday Spend for First Time This Century
Holiday sales will see apparel and department store sectors fare better than other categories, but retail…
This Category Carries the Highest Default Risk Across Retail
However, the probability of default declined to 8.9 percent from 9.7 percent a month ago.
Without Business Tax Reform, ‘Four in Five’ British Retailers Could Close
The U.K.'s current system "substantially" impacts a retail store's profitability, one real estate firm claims.
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Department Store Foot Traffic Recovery is Real, But Is it Enough?
Foot traffic's finally rising for the department store sector, but a full recovery will likely depend on how…
Who’s at Risk of Defaulting on Debt ‘Within a Year’?
S&P Global Markets Intelligence's list of 15 public retailers on shaky financial footing shows shifting…
After Tough 2020, Apparel Retail Faces ‘Positive’ Outlook
Moody's see good news for growth in retail operating income this year but that might depends on where and how…
Here’s the Next Covid Risk for Retail: Week Ahead
A third wave of Covid is occurring overseas as the U.S. begins to see another uptick in infections, despite…
Gap Store Closures Deal Blow to American Malls
By the end of 2021, 80 percent of Gap brand's store network in North America will be in off-mall locations.
A Tale of Two Realities: Bed Bath & Beyond Trims, Lidl Expands
Who's hiring in retail signals the sector's future, as food and essentials are top of mind while…
Moody’s Projected a 5% Dip in Department Stores’ Operating Income. The New Outlook is Far Worse.
Climbing virus infections and a rollback on store reopenings are having a severe impact on the U.S. retail…
Department Stores’ Fashion Market Share Is Pulling a Disappearing Act
E-commerce is taking a big bite out of the once-mighty department-store channel.
Retail Urges Federal Pandemic Insurance Program Based on 9/11
NRF said a federally insured pandemic risk insurance program would provide businesses the certainty they need…
More Than 11,250 US Stores Going Dark in 2019, and Retail Right-Sizing Will Continue
One trend expected to continue in 2020 is the closing of more doors as retailers continue to right-size their…