Report: Increased tariffs hit as retailers plan for holidaysThe United States raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese exports, including furniture and some consumer electronics, from 10% to 25%. Walmart in big solar power dealWalmart is powering more stores with solar energy as its eyes get closer to its goal of having 50% of its operations powered by renewable energy by 2025. Tapestry Q3 profit tops estimates; announces $1 billion buyback program Tapestry, parent of Coach and Kate Spade, announced its biggest buyback plan in nearly seven years amid third-quarter earnings that beat the Street. Party City to close 45 stores; Q1 sales miss Party City’s first-quarter earnings matched the Street even as its sales fell short, impacted by a shortage of helium that deflated balloon sales. Government regulation/enforcement, pay equity among top workplace issues Workplace issues are growing increasingly complex amid a growing patchwork of state and local employment laws and the ongoing #MeToo movement. Walmart makes sustainability gains Walmart is reporting progress in areas such as emissions, renewable energy, and human rights. Private Equity’s Role in Driving Retail’s Growth Retail isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Report: Hackers hit 100 Amazon seller accounts The Amazon Seller Central platform was victimized by cybercriminals in 2018, according to Bloomberg. Disruptive diamond retailer names CEO Spence Diamonds has tapped its chief marketer to lead the company as it looks to grow its store network. Office Depot Q1 earnings, sales fall; lowers outlook, announces cost cuts Office Depot did not come running out of the gate in its first quarter as its transformation into a more business services-oriented company hit some roadblocks. First Previous 566 567 568 569 570 Next Last
