Confidence slips, but not by muchWhat goes up, must come down – at least most of the time. Mastercard: Holiday sales see biggest increase since 2011Retailers have plenty to cheer at the beginning of the new year. Finish Line turns in a winning performance The Finish Line topped Street expectations for its fiscal third quarter with earnings and sales that beat estimates. Amazon celebrates its ‘biggest holiday’ Amazon wasted no time in crowning the 2017 holiday season its “biggest” to date, fueled by an increase in Prime membership. Home Depot expands product reach, online capabilities with acquisition The Home Depot is showing its softer side, acquiring a company best known for its bedding, linens and home décor products. Amazon acquires smart-home start-up Amazon is expanding in the connected home devices space. NRF bullish on new tax package The National Retail Federation welcomed the recently passed tax measure, saying it will dramatically benefit businesses, workers and consumers. Report: Mattress Firm to close some stores The largest mattress retailer in the United States plans to reduce its store portfolio, which has expanded in recent years due to a series of major acquisitions. Reuters: Chinese firm only bidder for Vitamin World A Chinese company is set to acquire Vitamin World Corp. Troubles mount at Toys ‘R’ Us The third quarter brought no relief to the nation's largest toy store retailer. First Previous 458 459 460 461 462 Next Last