Private Equity’s Role in Driving Retail’s GrowthRetail isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Walmart raises age to buy tobacco products, including e-cigarettesWalmart has joined the growing list of retailers who are raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products amid mounting pressure from federal regulators to curb sales to minors. Report: Hardline and softline retailers would be hit hard by trade war with China The possibility of a China-U.S. trade war would hit some sectors harder than others, and certain retailers would be among the group most impacted. Done Deal: Maurices sold The new owner of women’s apparel retailer Maurices has a British accent. Lord & Taylor could be put up for sale Hudson’s Bay Company is reviewing strategic options for its Lord & Taylor division. Retailers say Trump’s plan to boost tariffs jeopardize U.S. economy The nation’s two leading retail associations panned President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese good from 10% to 25%. Orchard Supply Hardware to be revived — sort of A new store brand is rising out of what was formerly Orchard Supply Hardware. Francesca’s to close at least 20 stores in 2019 amid Q4 loss, sales dive Francesca’s Holdings Corp.’s downward spiral continued in the fourth quarter as the retailer swung to a loss amid a 14% drop in revenue. Global growth helps Under Armour beat Q1 expectations amid turnaround progress Under Armour reported a strong first quarter as inventory controls and international growth helped make up for falling sales at home. Modell’s taps real estate advisor to aid lease negotiations Modell’s Sporting Goods is taking a hard look at its portfolio. First Previous 416 417 418 419 420 Next Last
