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British online fashion giant’s virtual assistant helps customers choose holiday gifts

Asos is giving holiday customers access to their own personal shopper — a virtual one, at least.
Drexler: Walmart should have bought J.Crew

Retail veteran Mickey Drexler, the former CEO and current chairman of J.Crew Group, has never been afraid to speak his mind.
Hurricanes bite into Kohl's Q3 profit, but same-store sales rise

Kohl's Corp.'s profit took a hit in the third quarter amid higher costs and the impact of three hurricanes.
Thirty retailers earned a perfect score on this index

Some of the nation's leading retail chains are among the businesses making strides when it comes to inclusion and equality.
Macy's profit beats Street, but sales continue to slide

The nation's largest department store operator reported mixed results for its third quarter, topping earnings estimates amid tighter inventory controls even as its sales continue to fall.
Nordstrom profit up but a key metric falls

Nordstrom Inc. swung to a profit in its third quarter and topped expectations, but its same-store sales fell as hurricanes affected store traffic in Puerto Rico, Florida, and Texas.
RPAI breaks ground on downtown Towson project

The transformation of downtown Towson, Md., is underway.
Shoppers will soon be able to have breakfast—and lunch—at Tiffany's

Tiffany & Co. is about to make a well-known film title a reality.

Study: Consumer engagement with retailers on social media declining