Christie looks to lure Amazon to New Jersey with $5 billion in tax breaksChris Christie, the outgoing governor of New Jersey, has made a bold Hail Mary pass in hopes of winning his state Amazon’s new headquarters. Study: Online holiday sales exceed last year’s gainsMobile usage and search trends contributed to record-high e-commerce sales for the 2017 holiday shopping season. IHL: Retailers expect strong sales growth in 2018; new stores, remodels up The nation’s retailers are bullish on the new year. Sears’ holiday sales plunge; lines up new financing, cost-cutting measures Sears Holdings had a miserable holiday season. First Data: Electronics/appliances among holiday standouts Nearly all retail categories enjoyed solid growth this past holiday season, but some were particularly robust. Discounter’s holiday sales see big increase Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. is on a roll. Retail employment takes unexpected turn A drop in retail industry jobs drove a weaker-than-expected employment report for December. Study: Consumer-generated content gives in-store sales a jolt More consumers crave consumer-generated content (CGC) — and retailers' in-store sales are reaping the benefits. E-commerce growth fuels warehouse demand — and higher land prices E-commerce expansion has companies scrambling to expand their warehouse networks — but their efforts come with hefty price tags. Two retail no-shows on TV this past holiday season In an unusual move for a big national chain, Sears Holdings pulled a disappearing act on television during the just-passed holiday season. Verizon: E-commerce volume spikes New Year's weekend A blast of cold weather across the country, coupled with year-end sales, heated up e-commerce sales momentum during the last week of 2017. Minimum wage hikes take effect in multiple states The new year brought with it higher minimum wages in 18 states and about 20 localities. First Previous 102 103 104 105 106 Next Last
