New this year—visits with Macy's Santa by appointment onlySanta is coming to town, but you will need to make a reservation to see him at Macy's flagship in Manhattan's Herald Square. NPD Group: Hot start to holiday season for some retailersHelped by the weather, some retailers are getting a jump-start on holiday sales. Bon-Ton to close at least 40 stores The Bon-Ton Stores is slashing its store base as its losses continue to mount. Late launch of iPhone X takes toll on Best Buy The delayed launch of the new iPhone cut and weather-related disasters cut into Best Buy's sales in the third quarter. Black Friday shopping more popular than ever Despite some earlier reports to the contrary, a new survey indicates that Black Friday remains a prime shopping day. Barneys' holiday window displays strike an inclusive note Barneys New York is known for its creative, often unusual approach to holiday windows. And this year is no exception to the rule. Target Q3 tops Street but holiday forecast worries A warning about a "highly competitive" holiday season overshadowed what was, in many ways, a positive quarter for Target Corp. Retail sales inch up in October U.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. Tech Bytes: Three Singles Day lessons for Black Friday prep Retailers that still don’t believe they have anything to learn from Singles Day may have a long road ahead if they want to stay competitive. First Previous 232 233 234 235 236 Next Last