Marketing

Nordstrom reported better-than-expected fourth profit but missed analysts’ sales estimates amid an “unexpected” slowdown in traffic at its full-priced stores during and after the holidays.

Even as its fourth-quarter sales and same-store sales improved, Publix reported a sharp drop in net earnings.

J.C. Penney is making several key additions to its management ranks — including a new chief merchant — as Jill Soltau, who took the reins as CEO last fall, continues to build her team.

L Brands reported mixed results for its crucial fourth quarter amid falling sales at its embattled Victoria’s Secret division.

Target Corp. looks is going preppy with a brand that is a favorite of younger consumers.

Today’s very weak results underline the fact that J.C. Penney is now the laggard of the retail industry.

7-Eleven is making its first foray into India.

Gap Inc. is spinning off fast-growing Old Navy as a standalone company. It also plans to close about 230 namesake stores during the next two years.