Report: Retail employees could feel fallout from the new tax billThe anticipated tax bill could spur retail automation — and slash payrolls. Analyst predicts Amazon will acquire TargetA note by one analyst has put industry observers into a tizzy. Done Deal: QVC parent completes $2 billion-plus acquisition of longtime rival The parent of QVC has officially added its biggest rival — home shopping giant HSN — to its portfolio of online and catalog retail companies. Verizon: E-commerce volume spikes New Year's weekend A blast of cold weather across the country, coupled with year-end sales, heated up e-commerce sales momentum during the last week of 2017. Mastercard: Holiday sales see biggest increase since 2011 Retailers have plenty to cheer at the beginning of the new year. Confidence slips, but not by much What goes up, must come down – at least most of the time. 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. First Previous 529 530 531 532 533 Next Last
