Costco Q4 profit surges; reports flaw in financial controlsCostco Wholesale Corp.’s profit rose 13.5% in the fourth quarter, even as its online growth lost some steam. Consumer holiday spending to climb 4.5%; promotions will be keyA new holiday forecast offers more good news for retailers. Interbrand: The most valuable global brand is… Five U.S. companies took the top spots in a ranking of the world’s top 100 brands based on their value. Pier I loss widens in Q2 A struggling Pier 1 Imports Inc. reported disappointing second quarter results amid a sharp decline in same-store sales. Walgreens takes minority stake in online beauty retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance is looking to give its beauty department a high-end, experiential makeover by partnering with an innovative makeup upstart. Barnes & Noble in strategic review as it explores sale A struggling Barnes & Noble is evaluating alternatives. AlixPartners: More shoppers to seek out brick-and-mortar stores this holiday season Retailers should expect holiday shoppers to integrate their online and in-store activities more than ever this upcoming season. NRF: Holiday sales to rise between 4.3% and 4.8% Retailers can expect a healthy rise in holiday sales — just not as big a one as last year. BDO provides retail bankruptcy update More of the retailers that filed for bankruptcy in the first half of 2018 did so seeking a reorganization with store closings than those that did so in 2017. Toys ‘R’ Us comeback in works There may be a second act for Toys “R” Us. It might not be over for Toys ‘R’ Us Toys “R” Us might live to see another day. Stitch Fix to expand internationally Stitch Fix is taking its shopping experience global. First Previous 400 401 402 403 404 Next Last
