Corporate Governance

Neiman Marcus ends the year on an upbeat note
Neiman Marcus Group narrowed its loss in the fourth quarter and posted its fourth consecutive quarter of sales gains amid the resurgence of the luxury market.
Analysis: New tariffs will bring ‘pain’ to retail and consumers
The new tariffs are bad news for the retail sector, especially as the latest round seems to extend the tax to a vast array of consumer goods.

Retailers harshly critical of new tariffs

The news that the Trump administration plans to move forward with an additional 10% tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods by Sept. 24 is being heavily criticized by retailers.
Amazon expands distribution network out West

Amazon is bolstering its fulfillment operations in California.
Walmart rides Jet into New York City

After decades of being denied a physical presence in New York City by unions claiming the mega-retailer takes advantage of its workers, Walmart has finally wormed its way into the Big Apple.
The busiest shopping day of the year will be…

Black Friday is still No. 1.
Supervalu’s retail holdings continue to shrink

Supervalu Inc.’s vastly downsized store portfolio is getting even smaller.
First Look: Canada Goose goes ‘cold’ in New Jersey

Luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose has brought a blast of cold air to its newest location.
CBRE appoints Famous chairman of global expansion committee

Brandon Famous, CBRE’s Americas leader for retailer representation, has been appointed chairman of the newly formed Global Retail Occupier Executive Committee.
New owners to redevelop North Dallas retail center

A mostly vacant shopping center in North Dallas is finally getting some love.
Regulatory Wrap-Up: Weekly recap of retail-related judicial, legislative developments - Sept. 17

Two states take action to begin collection of sales taxes from out-of-state sellers; NRLB proposes to overturn Obama-era joint employer standard.
Gap joins seasonal-hiring retailers

Gap Inc. is upping its workforce for the holidays.