Analysis: Retail growth in 2018 will be ‘above average’Over the past week, the welter of holiday trading updates has hinted that retailers enjoyed a robust December. Today's strong retail sales numbers lend weight to that view. 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. NRF: Strongest holiday since end of Great Recession Low unemployment and confident consumers helped fuel one of the most robust holiday shopping seasons retailers have seen in years. Study: Online holiday sales exceed last year’s gains Mobile 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. UNC Study: Lidl’s impact on grocery prices ‘unprecedented’ The arrival of German discount grocer into the United States is prompting rivals in its operating markets to lower their prices. Call for entries: SPECS Tank Chain Store Age’s 2018 SPECS Conference is looking for a few innovative ideas. Retail employment takes unexpected turn A drop in retail industry jobs drove a weaker-than-expected employment report for December. First Previous 307 308 309 310 311 Next Last
