Winter Holidays

The nation’s largest bookseller started its fiscal year with a loss in its first quarter due to disappointing sales and turnaround initiatives that are struggling to take hold.

The Michaels Companies is the latest retailer to get a jump on seasonal hiring amid a strong U.S. jobs market.

Target Corp. unveiled the first phase of its holiday plan — one that is targeted to shoppers who previously relied on Toys “R” Us for their holiday shopping.

Walmart is banking on more toys, in-store parties and online influencers to lure former Toys “R” Us shoppers this holiday season.

Party City has joined the growing list of retail companies that are making deals with Amazon.

A Texas-based jewelry retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection amid a legal probe of its Indian-based parent company.

The toy industry is having a comeback, boosted by the liquidation of the Toys “R” Us retail empire.

An in-depth analysis of fourth-quarter 2017 sales results revealed that despite increasing sales, many retailers still face declining gross margin percentages and lower overall EBITDA.

Amazon called its fourth annual Prime Day the company’s biggest shopping event yet, however it could have been bigger.

As retailers gear up for the biggest shopping seasons of the year, they are stepping up their customer loyalty game to encourage repeat traffic both in-store and online.