Holiday sales strongest in six yearsIt was a happy holiday for the nation’s retailers — at least according to early data. Gap to go dark on Fifth AvenueGap Inc. is closing one of its former landmark locations. Retail maven Faith Hope Consolo dies at 73 The real estate industry has lost one of its most outspoken and dedicated retail champions. Retailers gearing up for a ‘Super Saturday’ Saturday, Dec. 22, is shaping up as one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Gymboree reportedly seeks bankruptcy loan, weighs closing nearly all its stores Gymboree Group Inc. may be going back into bankruptcy. Scottsdale mall reports positive reaction to new luxury wing Macerich has coined “experience-forward,” a term it’s using to describe what it’s calling a successful upgrade of Scottdale Fashion Square. CSA Exclusive: Saks targets holiday shoppers with interactive digital gift guide, chatbot Saks Fifth Avenue is using artificial intelligence (AI) to market more targeted holiday gift ideas. Study: Fashion and sporting goods brands lead in mall openings Under Armour and H&M opened the most mall stores from 2011 to 2016, while Sears and J.C. Penney closed the most. UBS bets against retail apocalypse UBS has no intention of writing off the value of stores operating in malls and shopping centers. Best Buy to subsidize child care for employees Best Buy has added a key benefit sure to appeal to working parents. First Previous 331 332 333 334 335 Next Last