Survey: Bad returns policy is big turnoff to future purchasesRetailers’ returns policy can have a big impact on whether a holiday gift is even purchased. Ross Stores chief merchant to departRoss Stores is losing one of its longtime merchandising executives. Urban Outfitters offers mixed holiday report card Urban Outfitters’ total holiday sales rose, fueled by strong growth at Free People. But its namesake division turned in a disappointing performance, Target launches activewear brand with emphasis on inclusivity Target Corp. kicked off the new year by adding another owned-brand to its growing portfolio. L Brands lowers guidance as Victoria’s Secret drags down holiday performance L Brands’ sales fell in the crucial holiday shopping season amid the ongoing decline of its signature Victoria’s Secret brand. Analysis: Radical change needed to get Victoria’s Secret back on track Overall, this was not a happy holiday for L Brands. Off the back of a flat holiday performance last year, group comparable sales fell by 4%. Lululemon taps Nike veteran for new leadership role Lululemon athletica inc.’s first-ever chief brand officer brings a strong background in athletics to her new role. Blue Nile sails into the enterprise cloud An online diamond jewelry retailer is streamlining financial operations while personalizing customer experience at scale. Kohl’s lowers outlook as holiday same-store sales fall Kohl’s Corp. joined Macy’s and J.C. Penney in reporting a decline in holiday same-store sales. Analysis: This is what saved Christmas for Macy’s Macy’s Inc.’s November and December comparable sales fell by 0.7% on an owned basis and by 0.6% on an owned plus licensed basis. Macy’s holiday same-store sales fall less than expected; to close 29 stores Online sales and last-minute demand for gift items helped Macy’s Inc. turn in a holiday performance that was better than analysts were expecting. Bloomberg: American Dream almost 90% leased The long-delayed and now partially-open American Dream retail and entertainment mega-center has apparently not had trouble attracting tenants. First Previous 403 404 405 406 407 Next Last
