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- 1/19/2025
NRF names new chairman; Amazon exec joins board
The board of directors of the National Retail Federation has a new chairman and three new members. - 1/19/2025
Macy’s Inc. CEO takes center stage at NRF 2025
Activist investors may want Macy’s Inc. to consider spinning off its higher performing Bloomindale’s and Blue Mercury banners, but the CEO of the company is not keen on the idea. - 1/16/2025
Fortnum & Mason tops list of world’s top 10 ‘best department stores’
A store that opened in 1707 is still resonating with customers. - 1/16/2025
More than 200 Advance Auto Parts stores going up for sale
Advance Auto Parts has begun to downsize its store footprint. - 1/15/2025
NRF: Holiday sales ‘unexpectedly high' with 4% increase over 2023
The holiday season was a bigger success than many expected as consumers “came out to spend” amid lessening inflation and discounting. - 1/15/2025
Target holiday sales better than expected; makes exec leadership changes
Target Corp. raised its fourth-quarter sales forecast on the heels of better-than-expected holiday sales. - 1/14/2025
First Look: Camp L.L. Bean store opens in Maine
L.L. Bean is offering customers a unique shopping experience while it ramps up the re-boot of its flagship store in Freeport, Maine. - 1/14/2025
Starbucks reverses open-door policy in move to ‘prioritize’ paying customers
Starbucks is cracking down on folks who use its restrooms and hang out in its stores without making a purchase. - 1/14/2025
Joann files for bankruptcy protection — again; seeks buyer
Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than a year. - 1/13/2025
Conference Board: Global CEOs most worried about a trade war, recession
Geopolitical risks that can result in such impacts as production delays, sanctions and more are among the major worries of corporate executives around the world. Closer to home, the U.S. national debt is a major concern.