Michaels to shutter one of its retail store brandsThe Michaels Companies is closing down a regional retailer it acquired three years ago. Consumer confidence falls again amid government shutdownConsumer confidence fell to an 18-month low in January amid market volatility and the government shutdown. GameStop ends efforts to sell company; still looking for a CEO The world’s largest video game and gaming console retailer has taken itself off the selling block. Walgreens takes biggest share of Shopko pharmacy assets Walgreens Boots Alliance was the biggest buyer at the auction for the pharmacy assets of bankrupt retailer Shopko. With no Toys ‘R’ Us, toys sales dip The absence of Toys “R” Us from the retail landscape impacted toys sales — but not as much as had been feared. Specialty gift retailer reportedly preps for bankruptcy and store closings Things Remembered Inc. may soon be a thing of memory. David’s Bridal looks to expand offerings after bankruptcy David’s Bridal is revving up its engine after having successfully emerged from bankruptcy protection. Starbucks brews up strong first quarter Starbucks Corp. came out of the gate running in its first quarter, with sales and earnings that beat Street estimates. Super Bowl translates into big spending American consumers are once again opening their wallets to celebrate the Super Bowl. U.S. set to lose its position as world’s biggest retail market China’s economy may be slowing, but it is on track to overtake the United States and become the world’s top retail market this year. Sam’s Club extends Synchrony partnership across channels Sam’s Club, the wholesale club store division of Walmart, will keep offering omnichannel payment options through Synchrony. Third parties, SMBs thrive on Amazon Stores Some interesting sales trends emerged on the Amazon site during 2018. First Previous 380 381 382 383 384 Next Last