Michaels’ holiday hiring on pace with last yearThe Michaels Companies is the latest retailer to get a jump on seasonal hiring amid a strong U.S. jobs market. Target unwraps holiday toy strategyTarget 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’s holiday strategy features ‘more’ toys, online influencers Walmart is banking on more toys, in-store parties and online influencers to lure former Toys “R” Us shoppers this holiday season. Chain Store Age will be closed for Labor Day The offices of Chain Store Age will be closed for the Labor Day holiday weekend. We will resume publishing on Sept. 4. The CSA team wishes you and your family a happy and safe holiday. Build-A-Bear’s Q2 profit takes a hit; details new store openings Build-A-Bear Workshop on Thursday posted a net loss in its second quarter but sales rose 5% as a promotion drew huge crowds to its stores. Study reveals three unexpected categories driving growth for physical retailers Brick-and-mortar retailers should look to impulse purchases as a focal area for growth. Party City to team up with Amazon Party City has joined the growing list of retail companies that are making deals with Amazon. Jewelry chain files Chapter 11—again A Texas-based jewelry retailer has filed for bankruptcy protection amid a legal probe of its Indian-based parent company. Toy sales up—and the industry has Toys ‘R’ Us to thank The toy industry is having a comeback, boosted by the liquidation of the Toys “R” Us retail empire. Publix’s Q2 earnings rise amid lower tax rate and new accounting rule Publix Super Market’s sales and earnings rose in the second quarter despite a calendar shift in the timing of the Easter calendar. First Previous 214 215 216 217 218 Next Last
