Analysis: Next six months critical to J.C. Penney survivalJ.C. Penney has served up another slice of gloom with an incredibly bad set of sales numbers. My battle with Darth Vader at WTC MallWhen I first encountered Darth Vader in a cinema at a Connecticut shopping center in 1977, little did I know that, 40-odd years later, I’d be battling him blaster-to-lightsaber inside the premier mall in New York City. Mall-based candy retailer files for bankruptcy; locked out of some stores Things are not so sweet these days for Lolli & Pops. Tapestry Q4 revenue misses amid continuing weakness at Kate Spade Don’t look for Tapestry to make any acquisitions in the near future. Walmart releases gun sales data; CEO calls for debate on assault weapons ban The CEO of Walmart has waded gingerly into the nation’s gun debate. Reprints/Reuse Francesca’s completes review; to go it alone Francesca’s has completed its review of strategic alternatives and there are no big changes in store — at least for now. Report: Amazon already operating a liquor store—in Los Angeles Amazon has reportedly managed to run a physical wine and spirits store in a major city for six months without attracting attention. Store shoppers will pay extra for service A new study suggests the expense of staffing stores is worth it. Giant Food Stores to go big in Philadelphia Supermarket operator Giant Food Stores is accelerating its growth in one of its most important markets. Rent-A-Center completes purchase of online competitor Rent-A-Center has completed a deal designed to increase its share of the $20 billion-plus virtual rent-to-own market. Knowledge Is Power: How retailers can take greater control of spending in stores First Previous 725 726 727 728 729 Next Last