Study: Rising shopper expectations outpace in-store serviceOverall shopper satisfaction is on the upswing, but many customers are still unsatisfied with customer service. Retail sales inch up in OctoberU.S. retail sales edged up slightly in the month before the holiday shopping season starts in earnest. Report: Key indicators point to positive holiday season for retailers A combination of factors are expected to boost U.S. holiday sales this year. Technology leaders tops most valuable U.S. brands study Five technology companies took the top five spots in a new ranking of the most valuable brands. A surging Home Depot Q3 beats Street; raises full-year outlook Repairs resulting from hurricanes and other natural disasters helped Home Depot beat estimates in its third quarter, and also caused the retailer to raise its outlook for the year. Blockbuster mall deal: General Growth Properties receives $14.8 billion bid Brookfield Property Partners has bid $14.8 billion bid to acquire all the remaining shares in General Growth Properties that it currently doesn't own. Party City's Q3 hit with hurricanes and Web performance issues Party City reported third quarter profit in line with expectations even as its sales fell short due to Web problems and the impact of hurricanes. Study: BOPIS usage tops holiday shopping lists this year If retailers want to maximize in-store foot traffic this holiday season, they must focus on buy online pickup in-store (BOPIS) services. Most Americans plan to shop on Black Friday Black Friday hasn't lost its clout. Drexler: Walmart should have bought J.Crew Retail veteran Mickey Drexler, the former CEO and current chairman of J.Crew Group, has never been afraid to speak his mind. First Previous 312 313 314 315 316 Next Last
