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- 3/8/2021
Ross Stores to open 60 stores in 2021; ‘very optimistic’ about longer-term growth
Ross Stores remains committed to growing the national footprint of its two store banners in fiscal 2021, but at a more modest pace compared to recent years when it routinely opened some 100 stores annually. - 3/8/2021
Retail imports expected to grow dramatically in first half of year
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are expected to grow dramatically during the first half of 2021. - 3/8/2021
Simply Mac continues store expansion
A retailer whose locations must be approved in advance by Apple is growing coast to coast. - 3/8/2021
Former CEO of Cost Plus World Market takes top spot at high-end fashion brand
Vince Holding Corp. has named a permanent chief executive. - 3/5/2021
NRF: Signs point to potential record sales growth in 2021 — depending on COVID-19
The pandemic remains the largest uncertainty and the biggest risk the economy faces in 2021. - 3/5/2021
Higher benefits take bite out of Costco Q2 earnings; testing curbside pickup
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings below Wall Street expectations. - 3/5/2021
Big Lots Q4 mixed; accelerating store openings
Big Lots reported a fourth-quarter profit that beat analysts’ expectations and provided an upbeat outlook for the first quarter. - 3/5/2021
Tailored Brands secures $75 million lifeline
Tailored Brands Inc. has secured some badly needly additional financing less than three months after it exited bankruptcy. - 3/5/2021
Gap swings to Q4 profit buoyed by Old Navy, Athleta; optimistic on 2021
Gap Inc. reported disappointing fourth-quarter sales amid global store closures and ongoing declines at its namesake and Banana Republic brands. - 3/5/2021
Big Split: Saks Fifth Avenue stores, online site becoming separate companies
The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is splitting off the luxury department store retailer’s e-commerce business into a separate entity.