Analysis: Radical change needed to get Victoria’s Secret back on trackOverall, this was not a happy holiday for L Brands. Off the back of a flat holiday performance last year, group comparable sales fell by 4%. Holiday sales fall at J.C. PenneyJ.C. Penney wasn’t able to stem the tide of declining same-store sales at department stores during the holiday season. L Brands lowers guidance as Victoria’s Secret drags down holiday performance L Brands’ sales fell in the crucial holiday shopping season amid the ongoing decline of its signature Victoria’s Secret brand. Kohl’s lowers outlook as holiday same-store sales fall Kohl’s Corp. joined Macy’s and J.C. Penney in reporting a decline in holiday same-store sales. Holiday gift card purchases explode fueled by e-commerce The increase in holiday spending on gift cards far outpaced overall seasonal growth. Analysis: This is what saved Christmas for Macy’s Macy’s Inc.’s November and December comparable sales fell by 0.7% on an owned basis and by 0.6% on an owned plus licensed basis. Macy’s holiday same-store sales fall less than expected; to close 29 stores Online sales and last-minute demand for gift items helped Macy’s Inc. turn in a holiday performance that was better than analysts were expecting. JDA: Five trends to watch in 2020 Trade war, returns, and sustainable shipping are just some of the issues on consumers’ minds as 2020 begins. ShopperTrak: December store traffic falls The shortened holiday shopping calendar likely put a dent into in-store shopping traffic in December. Survey: Holiday shoppers made merry with this channel Consumer participation in one particular type of commerce surged during the holiday season. First Previous 130 131 132 133 134 Next Last