Discounting new discount conceptsWith off-price player like Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and Ross Stores entrenched as favored anchors for shopping centers, traditional anchors like Macy’s are finding it harder than they imagined to get in on the act. Forecast: Back-to-school sales to hit seven year highAmerican consumers are ramping up their spending just in time for the critical back-to-school (BTS) season. Iconic off-price fashion retailer highlights ‘best of best’ in new format Century 21 has become the latest retailer to try on a smaller-sized concept. Macy’s reportedly suffers a data breach Cyber-criminals gained access to profiles of Macy’s online customers. Kroger partners with Club Monaco founder on new apparel brand The Kroger Co. is overhauling its apparel strategy by launching a family apparel brand developed by the man responsible for Club Monaco and Joe Fresh. Nordstrom expanding its inventory-free, small store concept Nordstrom is going local in two more locations. Hudson’s Bay in talks for possible joint venture The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor confirmed on Friday that it is in talks regarding a potential joint venture for its European business. Study: Prime Day to give back-to-school spending a big boost Retailers are jumping onboard Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day event to kick off their back-to-school shopping season. Report finds rising mall vacancy rate The nation’s malls need new tenants. Barnes & Noble CEO fired for violating company policies Barnes & Noble provided some retail fireworks on the eve of July 4. First Previous 373 374 375 376 377 Next Last