Sears’ holiday sales plunge; lines up new financing, cost-cutting measuresSears Holdings had a miserable holiday season. UNC Study: Lidl’s impact on grocery prices ‘unprecedented’The arrival of German discount grocer into the United States is prompting rivals in its operating markets to lower their prices. Nordstrom raises outlook on solid holiday The ranks of retailers reporting a good holiday season continues to expand. IHL: Retailers expect strong sales growth in 2018; new stores, remodels up The nation’s retailers are bullish on the new year. First Data: Electronics/appliances among holiday standouts Nearly all retail categories enjoyed solid growth this past holiday season, but some were particularly robust. Home furnishings giant to offer its first branded credit card Ikea Group will launch a co-branded rewards credit card, and also a private-label card that will provide financing options for major home projects. Target joins the party with strong holiday gains; raises full-year forecast Target Corp. has joined the ranks of Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s and other retailers in reporting robust holiday sales. Analysis: Target needs to make its stores more compelling While Target's holiday growth is respectable and makes it a holiday winner, we believe that performance should and could have been better. Kohl’s lifts outlook on strong holiday performance Kohl’s Corp. has joined rivals Macy’s and J.C. Penney in reporting surprisingly robust holiday sales. Analysis: Holiday performance puts Kohl's firmly in the winner's circle After good updates from both Macy's and J.C. Penney, Kohl's positive sales growth comes as no surprise. First Previous 527 528 529 530 531 Next Last