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Toys "R" wants to trim its store portfolio in Britain.

Fashion missteps tripped up the parent company of such brands as Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant and Dressbarn in its first quarter.

For the second time in less than two years, GNC Holdings is reviewing its alternatives.

Big Lots reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings and raised its full-year forecast as its looks towards what it expects will be a successful holiday season.

The U.S. Trustee in Toys "R" Us' bankruptcy case is not happy about the chain's executive incentive bonus plan.

U.S. retail bankruptcy cases more frequently end up in liquidation than other sectors, and tend to have outstanding first-lien recoveries.

Teen and tween fave Five Below blew past Street estimates in its third quarter, delivering better-than-expected top and bottom line for the fifth straight quarter and opening a record number of stores.

Fair weather ahead. That’s the economic forecast for 2018. Retailers should benefit from an improving employment picture, growing disposable consumer income, and an easy credit environment.