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- 1/13/2025
Seasonal hiring surged in December amid late demand; total hires on par with 2023
Cautious retailers waited until late in the season to staff up for the holidays. - 1/12/2025
NRF: 2024 ended on ‘high note’; outlook promising for 2025
Economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates and other challenges in 2024 and should continue to show strength in 2025. - 1/9/2025
Walgreens' Q1 tops estimates amid cost cuts
Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sales with growth across its divisions. - 1/9/2025
Kohl’s closing 27 stores and a fulfillment center — here’s where
Kohl’s Corp., which will welcome a new chief executive on Jan. 15, is making select real estate changes. - 1/9/2025
Import cargo remains elevated amid concerns of increases in tariffs
The nation’s major container ports have seen a surge in imports that is expected to continue in part due to concerns over potential increases in tariffs. - 1/9/2025
Wayfair to exit Germany, focus on physical retail
Wayfair is leaving the German market as it looks to focus on other growth initiatives. - 1/9/2025
Macy's confirms planned store closures — here are the locations
Macy’s Inc. has confirmed the closure of 66 namesake “non-go-forward” store locations. - 1/8/2025
Target expands wellness assortment with emphasis on value
Target Corp is doubling down on its commitment to wellness. - 1/8/2025
JCPenney, SPARC merge to form Catalyst Brands; Forever 21 exploring options
Six retail banners have been brought together under a new umbrella — headed by former JC Penney CEO Marc Rosen — that will leverage combined scale, distribution, design and sourcing. - 1/8/2025
Tentative labor deal struck to avoid strike at East Coast, Gulf Coast ports
A potential strike that would have shut down ports along the East and Gulf coasts and dealt a serious blow to the retail supply chain has been averted.