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  • For retailers, it may be time to ramp up the buybacks

    Retailers rely on a combination of dividend payments and share repurchase programs to return cash to stockholders, but the latter method is coming under scrutiny as Democrats look to leverage the populist theme of income inequality during the 2016 presidential campaign.

  • On Call Scheduling: The Beginning of the End?

    Retail consulting firm McMillanDoolittle, Chicago, weighs in on its blog with three reasons why any retailer using the practice of “on-call” labor scheduling should end it immediately.

  • New Yorkers to get a (smaller) taste of Cost Plus

    A soon-to-open Cost Plus World Market store in Manhattan could serve as a blueprint for the company's expansion in other urban areas.

  • New stores key to Stein Mart’s sales strategy

    Jacksonville, Fla. -- Off-price retailer Stein Mart continues to pursue the accelerated store growth strategy that it began in 2014.

    The off-price retailer announced it will open nine stores this fall, and at least 12 new locations in 2016.

    The news follows the company's recent release of first half 2015 total sales growth of 6.1% and comparable store-sales growth of 4.0%.

  • It's not about back to school, it's 'vacation season' for parents

    Kmart is taking a comedic approach to its back-to-school promotions this year with an eccentric ad campaign.

    The retailer has rolled out an ad that touts back-to-school season not being about students, but about parents getting ready to get their free time back.

  • Cabela's adds Coors Brewing veteran to its board

    Nebraska-based sportings goods retailer Cabela’s has appointed the former CEO of Coors to its board.

    The company announced that Peter S. Swinburn has been named to its board of directors.

  • Mid-America Real Estate names Urban Team VP

    Chicago – Mid-America Real Estate Corporation announced the addition of Lara Keene as VP to the Urban Team. Prior to joining Mid-America Keene was managing director at RKF and part of Baum Realty Group’s tenant and luxury division.

    Keene will be specializing in landlord and tenant representation with a focus on Chicago’s luxury fashion streets and neighborhoods.

  • DSW to expand across America this fall

    DSW's aggressive store expansion plan is still on track, as the retailer looks to tap growth in existing as well as new markets.

    The footwear and accessories retailer says it is opening 22 stores this fall, including six locations in new markets.

    "Expanding our store base allows us to grow our footprint in areas we already call home, while also bringing DSW stores and the DSW brand to areas where our customers have been anticipating our arrival,” said Carrie McDermott, executive VP and COO of DSW, which operated 449 stores in 42 states.

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