Consumer confidence takes a December diveDespite record holiday sales, U.S. consumers are starting to feel less confident about the economy amid trade concerns, market volatility and worries about slowing global economic growth. Walmart goes all out to hire truck driversThe world’s largest retailer has been waging a major recruitment drive to increase the ranks of its truck drivers. Gap to go dark on Fifth Avenue Gap Inc. is closing one of its former landmark locations. BJ's names new board member BJ’s Wholesale Club’s board of directors has a new member. Holiday sales strongest in six years It was a happy holiday for the nation’s retailers — at least according to early data. Qurate Retail Group division has new financial partner A new company will be managing the Home Shopping Network’s (HSN) credit cards. End in sight for Rockport A bankruptcy court in Delaware has approved footwear company Rockport’s plan to liquidate. Walgreens Q1 gets boost from Rite Aid stores; plans $1 billion in cost cuts Walgreens Boots Alliance came out of the gate strong in its first quarter, and also announced the launch of a cost management program to save more than $1 billion annually within three years. Gymboree reportedly seeks bankruptcy loan, weighs closing nearly all its stores Gymboree Group Inc. may be going back into bankruptcy. Executive shakeup at Pier 1 as CEO leaves The chief executive of Pier 1 has jumped ship a mere eight months into the company’s three-year turnaround plan. Online holiday returns could take a toll on unprepared retailers Online returns could cost retailers plenty this holiday season. UBS bets against retail apocalypse UBS has no intention of writing off the value of stores operating in malls and shopping centers. First Previous 516 517 518 519 520 Next Last
