Consumer confidence highest in nearly 18 yearsBuilding on modest increases in July, consumer confidence skyrocketed in August to hit its highest level in years. Fireworks at Barnes & Noble as bookseller fires back at suit filed by ex-CEOThe recently-fired chief executive of Barnes & Noble is not going “gently into that good night.” And neither is the bookseller. Walmart nears important hiring goal Walmart is now more than 80% of the way to reaching its goal to hire 250,000 veterans by 2020. Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly review of retail-related judicial, legislative developments - Aug. 27 With California focused on wage theft violations, companies should consider auditing all their wage and hour practices in the state, advised weekly recap. Amazon ‘fulfillment ambassadors’ defend employer, warehouse conditions Amazon has found a way to improve the perception of working conditions across its fulfillment centers — but it comes at a cost. Ross Stores accelerates store expansion plans Ross Stores now sees even more potential for expanding its store network. Design firm vet stepping down Bergmeyer is losing one of its longtime associates, who also happens to be one of the retail industry’s biggest cheerleaders. Industry leader: Tariff impact will hit consumers in six to nine months A leader of a U.S. retail industry association gave a dire prediction of the long-term impact of the tariffs on Chinese imports. Analysis: Ross Stores need to move faster, be more creative After a softer than normal start to the fiscal year, Ross is firmly back on track with a strong set of second-quarter sales numbers. Commentary: What’s wrong with the Gap brand? At headline level, Gap's second-quarter results look strong. First Previous 321 322 323 324 325 Next Last
