J.C. Penney to close three stores as part of ongoing reviewJ.C. Penney on Tuesday gave a preliminary update on its holiday results and suggested some store closings are ahead. Stores were tops for procrastinating, post-holiday shoppersWhile overall holiday traffic to brick-and-mortar stores was down, last-minute and post-Christmas shoppers boosted seasonal totals. Verizon: Consumers ring in New Year with e-commerce Even as Christmas passed and New Year’s Day approached, online shoppers stayed busy. Challenger Report: Job cuts on the rise Retailers were busy adding jobs in 2018, but they also were cutting positions at the same time. End of an era for New York retail landmark One of Manhattan’s most iconic and oldest department stores has gone dark. IBM: Retail revenue to rise 3.04% in 2019 The buoyant sales that characterize the 2018 holiday shopping season will continue into the New Year, but at a slightly lower pace. Amazon’s holiday season sales skyrocket Amazon broke a new record this holiday season, fueled by sales in the United States. Consumer confidence takes a December dive Despite record holiday sales, U.S. consumers are starting to feel less confident about the economy amid trade concerns, market volatility and worries about slowing global economic growth. Holiday sales strongest in six years It was a happy holiday for the nation’s retailers — at least according to early data. Study: Retailers delivered on their holiday shipping promises Retailers followed through on their shipping promise this holiday season — with Amazon Prime delivering all the way to midnight on Christmas Eve. First Previous 152 153 154 155 156 Next Last