Walgreens off to ‘soft start’ in new fiscal yearWalgreens Boots Alliance did not come running out of the gate in its first fiscal quarter as earnings tumbled amid international and pharmacy challenges. Holiday gift card purchases explode fueled by e-commerceThe 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. DoorDash extends reach with credit card integration Subscriptions to an on-demand delivery platform are now available free to holders of select credit cards. Hudson’s Bay agrees to new offer to go private The battle to take Hudson’s Bay, whose banners include Saks Fifth Avenue, is apparently over. Bed Bath & Beyond unlocks capital via major real estate deal Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell approximately half its real estate as it looks to generate capital. Expert Opinion: Retailers Taking Alternative Insurance Routes Insured catastrophe losses hit a staggering $150 billion in 2017, making it the worst year on record. Pier 1 announces major store closing initiative as Q3 loss widens Pier 1 Imports is significantly reducing the size of its store portfolio and corporate headcount as it seeks to cut costs and turnaround its ailing operations. Save A Lot gets capital infusion The new year brought some good news to Save A Lot. Do your technology implementations generate payback? The answer to the headline — probably not. Acquisition creates new beauty powerhouse Natura &Co is set to close its acquisition of Avon Products on Jan. 3, and has appointed a new senior team to drive the company’s growth. First Previous 323 324 325 326 327 Next Last
