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February 11, 2013

Report: Retail imports to increase 8.5% in February

A report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates estimated that retail imports will increase 8.5% in February, after a contract deal between the East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers is finalized.

February 5, 2013

No Rest for Bridget to open its first East Coast store

No Rest for Bridget, based in Irvine, Calif., will make its East Coast debut in mid-March, opening a 1,300-sq.-ft. location on Boston’s Newbury Street.

January 11, 2013

Retail imports to increase 2.3% in January under looming threat of port strike

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 2.3% in January over the same month last year as retailers continue to urge labor and management to avoid a strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast docks, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

December 28, 2012

Port strike averted

A federal mediator announced Friday that the union for longshoremen along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico has agreed to extend its contract for 30 days.

December 10, 2012

Retail imports to increase 3.9% in December despite port strike

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.9% in December despite a strike that closed the nation’s largest port complex for the first few days of the month, but retailers are keeping a close watch on a possible strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

November 6, 2012

Aaron's opens five stores in five states

Aaron’s said it is opening five of its lease-to-own stores in the Midwest, south and on the East Coast.

September 10, 2012

Retail container imports to increase 8.5% in September; strong holiday numbers expected

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5% in September compared with the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

August 23, 2012

Essensuals London to make East Coast debut at Cherry Hill Mall

Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust said that Essensuals London will open a high-end salon – its first on the East Coast – at PREIT’s Cherry Hill (N.J.) Mall property.

March 8, 2012

Celerant acquires CAM Commerce Solutions

Celerant Technology has acquired CAM Commerce Solutions, a subsidiary of Robertson Piper Software Group (RPSG) and a well-known East Coast-based retail software provider.

October 17, 2011

Reducing the Risk of Website Failure

By Sven Hammar, CEO, Apica

September 1, 2011

Retail sales mostly solid in August; Limited leads apparel, but Gap declines

Despite low consumer confidence, the volatile economy and a hurricane, many retailers reported better-than-expected sales in August.

August 30, 2011

Hurricane Irene’s retail losers include department stores and apparel retailers

While it may take some to fully assess the damage, the impact of Hurricane Irene on retail sales is likely to split among retail sectors:

August 29, 2011

Good night, Irene. Good morning, Paris.

As Hurricane Irene raged up the East Coast over the weekend of Aug. 26-28, Apple -- like many retailers strategically positioned in the storm’s path -- turned out the lights on its New York-area stores, including all three Manhattan locations, New Jersey and Connecticut, to shield itself from Irene’s wrath.

August 10, 2011

Athleta makes East Coast debut

Gap will open two Athleta stores this week in Manhattan’s Upper East and Upper West side neighborhoods.

January 24, 2011

Laila Rowe to open Wall Street location

Winick Realty Group LLC said that jewelry and accessory retailer Laila Rowe has leased its first downtown Manhattan location at 99 Wall Street, between Front Street and Water Street.

December 27, 2010

Blizzard hurts retailers as post-Christmas shoppers stay home

Sunday’s east coast snowstorm disrupted sales throughout the entire area and disrupted one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

December 15, 2010

Ikea to install solar panels on two additional locations

Ikea plans to install solar energy panels on two East Coast stores: Paramus, N.J., and Stoughton, Mass.

November 30, 2008

Introduction: Mid-Atlantic Muscle

In a shaky marketplace, stability stands out. When ...

August 21, 2008

Report: CVS to Open Beauty Stores

CVS Caremark Corp. is making plans to test an upscale beauty format, called Beauty 360,...