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  • Stein Mart targets discount shoppers in N.Y., Mich.

    Off-price retailer Stein Mart is accelerating the implementation of its store growth strategy just as thrifty shoppers increasingly flock to discounters.

  • New stores key to Stein Mart’s sales strategy

    Jacksonville, Fla. -- Off-price retailer Stein Mart continues to pursue the accelerated store growth strategy that it began in 2014.

    The off-price retailer announced it will open nine stores this fall, and at least 12 new locations in 2016.

    The news follows the company's recent release of first half 2015 total sales growth of 6.1% and comparable store-sales growth of 4.0%.

  • Target struts its style with attention-getting 20-page ad campaign

    Minneapolis -- Target Corp. is reaching out to fashionistas with a splashly — and digital-savvy — insert in the most important issue of the world’s most influential fashion magazine.

  • Cabela's adds Coors Brewing veteran to its board

    Nebraska-based sportings goods retailer Cabela’s has appointed the former CEO of Coors to its board.

    The company announced that Peter S. Swinburn has been named to its board of directors.

  • The turnaround plan at Kohl's isn't working

    Kohl’s has joined other major retailers this week reporting disappointing earnings and anemic same store sales growth.

    The Wisconsin-based retailer posted a profit of $130 million in the second quarter ended Aug. 1, below the $232 million in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share were 66 cents, compared with $1.13 in the second quarter of 2014. Same store sales grew a measly 0.1%. Overall revenue increased by just 0.6%, to $4.27 billion for the quarter.

  • Mid-America Real Estate names Urban Team VP

    Chicago – Mid-America Real Estate Corporation announced the addition of Lara Keene as VP to the Urban Team. Prior to joining Mid-America Keene was managing director at RKF and part of Baum Realty Group’s tenant and luxury division.

    Keene will be specializing in landlord and tenant representation with a focus on Chicago’s luxury fashion streets and neighborhoods.

  • DSW expanding store base

    Columbus, Ohio -- DSW continues its march across America.

    The footwear and accessories retailer is opening 22 stores this fill, including six locations in new markets.

    "Expanding our store base allows us to grow our footprint in areas we already call home, while also bringing DSW stores and the DSW brand to areas where our customers have been anticipating our arrival,” said Carrie McDermott, executive VP and COO of DSW, which operated 449 stores in 42 states.

  • Dismal Q2 for Kohl’s

    New York -- It’s been a rough week for department stores.

    Kohl’s Corp. joined Macy’s and Dillard’s this week in reporting disappointing earnings and weak same-store sales growth.

    Kohl’s posted a profit of $130 million in the second quarter ended Aug. 1, down from $232 million in the prior-year quarter.

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